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Rose hips are the edible and nutritious fruit of the rose plant, the smooth skin of the hip is first green, then turns shades of orange and when fully ripe, a deep red but might be dark purple to black in some species. Among the species of rose particularly valued for the hips are Rosa rugosa, known as Japanese rose.
Vitamin Content: Rose hips are rich in Vitamin C (about 1700-2000 mg per 100g in the dried form) A, D and E and flavonoids. It also contains essential fatty acids which are involved in tissue regeneration and retinoic acid, responsible for skin rejuvenation and quickens the healing of skin damage. The vitamin content of the hips varies depending on the species, the growing environments, climate, manner of harvest, and the care taken in drying and storage. The hips of roses grown in cooler climates have been found to have a higher content of vitamin C.
Health Benefits of Rose hips:
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Use regularly as food supplement (about 6-8 fresh hips taken daily), rose hip will help prevent and cure ailments such as: rheumatoid arthritis, urinary bladder infections, constipation, chronic diarrhea, gastritis, dizziness, infertility and to regulate kidney function. Rose hip tea is also rich in iron that is why women drink rose hip tea during their menstrual period, to replace the blood during menstruation. Rose hip tea, taken following a course of antibiotic therapy, will help re-establish the beneficial bacteria in the digestive system. Because the natural balance of the intestinal flora may be disrupted or destroyed by the action of antibiotic drugs. Rose hip tea can also soothe the nervous system and relieve exhaustion. The pectin and fruit acid content of the seeds have a laxative and mildly diuretic effect.
Rose hip oil is normally classified as an essential oil. It does not need to be diluted before being use on the skin as most essential oils. Rose hip oil has an excellent skin regeneration properties, it is commonly used externally to fight wrinkles, restore firmness to skin, heal wounds, skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, etc), reduce scars, prevent the formation of keloid and as a remedy for sun damaged skin. The essential oil of rose used in aromatherapy, has a relaxing effect, which is helpful in dispelling depression and stress. The species generally used for oil distillation is a hybrid of R.centifolia and R. gallica. Pregnant women should avoid using essential oil.
Uses of Rose hips: A variety of products using rose hips are now available in the market, this includes; tea, jam, jelly, marmalade, wine, beverages, bread, essential oil, syrups, perfumes, lotion, etc. Rose hips are also use as food supplement to horses. The dried and powdered form can be fed at a maximum of 1 tablespoon per day to help increase coat condition and help with new hoof growth.
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Vitamin Content: Rose hips are rich in Vitamin C (about 1700-2000 mg per 100g in the dried form) A, D and E and flavonoids. It also contains essential fatty acids which are involved in tissue regeneration and retinoic acid, responsible for skin rejuvenation and quickens the healing of skin damage. The vitamin content of the hips varies depending on the species, the growing environments, climate, manner of harvest, and the care taken in drying and storage. The hips of roses grown in cooler climates have been found to have a higher content of vitamin C.
Health Benefits of Rose hips:
Internal:
Use regularly as food supplement (about 6-8 fresh hips taken daily), rose hip will help prevent and cure ailments such as: rheumatoid arthritis, urinary bladder infections, constipation, chronic diarrhea, gastritis, dizziness, infertility and to regulate kidney function. Rose hip tea is also rich in iron that is why women drink rose hip tea during their menstrual period, to replace the blood during menstruation. Rose hip tea, taken following a course of antibiotic therapy, will help re-establish the beneficial bacteria in the digestive system. Because the natural balance of the intestinal flora may be disrupted or destroyed by the action of antibiotic drugs. Rose hip tea can also soothe the nervous system and relieve exhaustion. The pectin and fruit acid content of the seeds have a laxative and mildly diuretic effect.
Rose hip oil is normally classified as an essential oil. It does not need to be diluted before being use on the skin as most essential oils. Rose hip oil has an excellent skin regeneration properties, it is commonly used externally to fight wrinkles, restore firmness to skin, heal wounds, skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, etc), reduce scars, prevent the formation of keloid and as a remedy for sun damaged skin. The essential oil of rose used in aromatherapy, has a relaxing effect, which is helpful in dispelling depression and stress. The species generally used for oil distillation is a hybrid of R.centifolia and R. gallica. Pregnant women should avoid using essential oil.
Uses of Rose hips: A variety of products using rose hips are now available in the market, this includes; tea, jam, jelly, marmalade, wine, beverages, bread, essential oil, syrups, perfumes, lotion, etc. Rose hips are also use as food supplement to horses. The dried and powdered form can be fed at a maximum of 1 tablespoon per day to help increase coat condition and help with new hoof growth.
Other Interesting ArticlesRosehip oil: the uses and benefits of rose hip essen...Looking for a natural, but also an effective, skin care oil? Rosehip (or rose hip, as it is sometimes spelled) essential oil is a proven reducer of lines, wrinkles, and scars, and there are many more benefits of this versatile plant and the essentialHow to Eliminate Your Stretch Mark and Scars with Ro...To fight stretch marks, many people are discovering the benefits of all natural oils, particularly Rosehip Seed Oil. Rosehip Seed Oil is renowned for its ability to heal and lighten minor to severe stretch...My skin forever young with rosehip seed oil benefitsThe rose hip is a shrub of Rosaceae family. Very famous for its high content of vitamins A, E, C, B1 and B2, it has an exceptional regenerative and healing properties that we can exploit through the oil you...The solution to scars - Rosehip OilDuring our lifetime we get injured plenty of times. That is certain. We get rashes. That is certain as well. And as a result of all this we get sometime scars. These little things that seem not that big deal...Benefits of Rosehip TeaDrinking Rosehip tea for your health is a good idea, especially during the dreaded flu and cold season! I recently visited an herb shop for the first time in my life while on vacation visiting my grandparents...vote upvote downsharePrintflag
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