Rosa centifolia vs Stellaria media

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rosa centifolia

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Rosa centifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Stellaria media

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

European cultivated rose used in perfumery and folk medicine for skin conditions and as mild laxative.

Common garden weed with cooling anti-inflammatory properties; widely used for skin conditions and as food.

Active Compounds

geraniol, citronellol, nerol, flavonoids, tannins

saponins, flavonoids, coumarins, vitamin C, minerals

Traditional Uses

Skin conditions in European folk medicine, Mild laxative use, Fragrant cosmetics

eczema, psoriasis, itching, cough, constipation

Modern Uses

Skin soothing, Mild laxative, Antioxidant

topical anti-inflammatory, skin soothing, nutritive food

Adult Dosage

2-4 g dried petals as tea; diluted oil topically

5-10g fresh herb or 2-3g dried tea 3x/day

Contraindications

None significant

known allergy

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

mild GI upset in large quantities

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E