Rose Hips Health Promoting Properties
Rose Hips also referred to as Rose Haw and Rose Hep is the accessory fruit of various species of the rose plant. It is typically red to orange in color but ranges from purple to black hues in some species. Rose Hips begin to form after pollination of the flower in the spring season or early summer months ripening in late summer through autumn. Roses are propagated from rose hips by removing achenes that contain the seeds from the hypanthium of the outer coating and sowing just beneath the surface of the soil. Rose Hip seeds (Rosa canina) is available online for the avid gardener of a packet of 10 seeds by the brand Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs. Germination and growing instructions are clearly displayed on each package for successful gardening anytime. Rose Hips are used in bread, jams, jellies, pies, marinades, syrups, soups, soaps, tea, wine and other beverages.
Rose Hips are commonly used in herbal teas often blended with hibiscus, a genus flowering plant. Traditional Medicinal Rose Hips & Hibiscus Tea supports everyday wellness including 16 tea bags. Rose Hips offers a wide variety of health benefits that helps boost the immune system stimulating the production of white blood cells enhancing their function. “Rosa species rose hips are widespread wild plants that have been traditionally used as medicinal compounds for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases. “The therapeutic potential of these plants is based on its antioxidant effects caused by or associated with its photochemical composition, which includes ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds, and healthy fatty acids among others.” PubMed Central Recently over the past few years growing medicinal interests increase in popularity as research the potential application as a treatment for several diseases including skin disorders, arthritis, inflammatory disorders, hepatotoxicity, renal disturbances, diabetes, cancer, diarrhea, and obesity.
Rose Hips are packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamin C, vitamin E, which help protect your cells from free radical damage. Regular consumption of drinking rose hips tea may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Rose hips have anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate pain reducing inflammation making them beneficial for conditions like arthritis. Carlyle Rose Hips quick release capsules available in ponent 1500 mg, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Herbal supplement for daily wellness support. Rose Hips is a nutrient dense traditional herb derived from the fruit of the rose. “Present research has underlined the promising future of rose hips as a functional food given its potential therapeutic role against a wide variety of diseases. The photochemical composition of the different members of rose gender might promote the eradication of some of the world’s most pressing epidemics as well as improve the quality of life of even healthy people.” NIH *
Leven Rose Hip Seed Oil is unrefined cold pressed seed oil for the body nighttime face moisturizer for hair, skin and nails. Rose hip oil is a natural product derived from the fruit of rose bushes. It is rich in vitamins and fatty acids making it a popular choice for skincare. Rose hips contain more vitamin C than a lemon or an orange. Vitamin C helps reduce the damage from ultraviolet light and supports collagen production which reduces wrinkles and promotes wound healing. Rose Hips oil contains vitamin A which can help with sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and mild to moderate acne. The essential fatty acids in rosehips have anti-inflammatory properties making it useful for calming inflammation and minimizing fine lines. Rose hips oil has been used historically for osteoarthritis relief and as a source of lycopene, an efficient antioxidant neutralizing the effects of free radicals. Ancient Chinese, Greeks, Romans and Persians used rose hips in traditional medicine as they believed in their health promoting properties.
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Patricia Lynn
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