Rose Hips are the dried fruit or round ball which grows under the rose petals. Some varieties of roses produce larger hips than others. A Dog rose or Rugosa rose is recommended for harvesting the hips. They may be sliced and dried to use as a natural source of vitamin C. I love to add the rose hips to an herbal tea blend.
Rose hips contain more vitamin C than any other food! And they contain vitamins A, B-1, B-2, D, E, K, P, pantothenic acid, calcium iron, phosphorus, and zinc. Rose hips stimulate the immune system to fight infection. They are useful during colds, fevers, or times of stress. Rose hips are rich in bioflavonoids, which increase the absorption of vitamin C.
Take time to smell the roses...and to harvest the rose hips for tea!
Lisa Purdy is not a physician, and all recommendations are not to be considered diagnosis or prescription. Any information given is for educational purposes only. You are responsible for your own health choices.
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