SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE USE OF ROSEHIP (ROSA L.) IN TRADITIONAL AND MODERN MEDICINE

Abstract

This scientific article presents a comprehensive analysis of the medicinal plant rosehip (Rosa L.), focusing on its botanical and morphological characteristics, ecological adaptability, geographical distribution, phytochemical composition, and its application in traditional and modern medicine. Special attention is paid to biologically active compounds found in rosehip fruits, including ascorbic acid, flavonoids, carotenoids, pectins, organic acids, and trace elements, as well as their biological mechanisms of action. The immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolism-regulating properties of rosehip are substantiated on the basis of scientific literature. Comparative analysis of studies conducted by researchers from Uzbekistan and CIS countries (Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and others) in the field of pharmacognosy and phytotherapy is presented. The role of rosehip in preventive medicine, pharmacology, and clinical practice is scientifically justified, highlighting its significance as a natural source of biologically active substances.