Rosa roxburghii vs Beach Plum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rosa roxburghii

Antioxidant

Prunus maritima

Antioxidant

Description

East Asian rose with edible hips rich in vitamin C used in Chinese medicine for digestive conditions.

Coastal North American shrub with small fruits used by Wampanoag and other northeastern peoples as food medicine, rich in antioxidants.

Active Compounds

ascorbic acid, SOD enzymes, quercetin, anthocyanins

anthocyanins, quercetin, chlorogenic acid, vitamin C, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in Chinese medicine, Vitamin C source, Antioxidant food

Nutritive food medicine in Wampanoag and Algonquian traditions, Digestive conditions and diarrhea, Vitamin C source, Antioxidant tonic

Modern Uses

Antioxidant dense, Digestive tonic, SOD enzyme source

Antioxidant, Antidiarrheal, Immune support, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10 g dried hips as tea

Eat fresh or dried berries; jam; berry tea 2 cups daily

Contraindications

None significant

None established as food

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

Generally safe as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E