When do they collect the dogrose?

Berries, leaves, flowers and even the roots of dog rose have useful properties, confirmed by traditional medicine. Characteristics of any medicinal plants directly depend on the correctness of their collection and harvesting, compliance with all the nuances in the process of fermentation. Therefore, it is important for a beginner herbalist to find out exactly when the dogrose is collected and what are the characteristics of its processing, drying, and subsequent storage.

When and how to collect leaves and flowers of dogrose?

Described parts of the shrub must be harvested during the flowering period of the wild rose (also called the dog rose), usually in late May and early June. The leaves can be collected throughout the summer, but by September the concentration of useful components in them is rapidly decreasing.

Collection rules:

  1. Carefully shear with scissors or manually tear flowers, slightly grasping the pedicel.
  2. Fold the phytochemicals in the basket so that the flowers are not crumpled.
  3. Obtained blanks immediately sent to the dryer.

The leaves are collected in approximately the same way, only it is important to ensure that the container does not get damaged by diseases or insects, yellow and brown hips.

To make medicinal raw materials from existing billets is simple, you need to dry it in a well-ventilated area, previously spread out on paper in 1 thin layer.

When are the hips collected for drying?

Depending on the type of shrub, the geographical area in which it grows, the climate and other characteristics, the berries of the plant have the greatest value during the end of August or beginning of November. By this time the dogrose fruits fully ripen and contain the maximum concentration of vitamins and nutrients.

Correct picking of berries:

  1. Tear off or cut a little immature, but dense and brightly colored fruits, along with a short stalk and flower bud.
  2. Go through the harvest, do not wash the dog rose.
  3. Dry the berries in a natural way or in the oven.

How to collect and dry the roots of dog rose?

Approximately in October or November, the plant in question ceases to bear fruit. This period is suitable for collecting it subordinate roots, although some phytotherapeutists prefer to harvest them in March-April.

Nuances during collection:

  1. Cut off one escape from the bush and dig it.
  2. Lateral thin roots separate from the main rhizome.
  3. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Drying is performed in shady but well-ventilated areas or in an oven.