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Rosa Canina
The fruits of Rosa canina (Rosaceae) are very rich in
carotenoids.
Chromatographic analysis revealed the major carotenoids to be beta-carotene,
lycopene, beta-chryptoxanthin, rubixanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein (107).
Rosa canina contains vitamin C content is in high proportions. The analysis showed the vitamin C contents were 1200-mg/100 g in the frozen fruits and 2000 mg/100 g in the dried fruits (108).
Extracts of Rosa canina routs showed anti-inflammatory activity.
Laboratory experiments showed its in vitro inhibitory effects on
interleukin-1 (IL-1alpha, IL-beta) and tumor necrosis factor
(TNF-
alpha) biosynthesis in various percentages depending upon the concentration that explains its anti-inflammatory effect and support their folkloric utilization (109).
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