Rose hips are the seed-bearing fruit of the rose plant, and houses many amazing capabilities for serving and nourishing our bodies.
Fun little history fact about rose hips: In the United Kingdom during World War II, fresh fruits and vegetables were scarce in the winter months, and the health department recommended that people supplement with rose hip syrup. They have been a tasty nutritive staple for quite some time now for men, women, and children.
OVERVIEW
HOW IT WORKS WITH THE BODY
The fruit, or hip, of the rose is both astringent and demulcent as it contains both tannins and pectins. Herbalists rely on rose hips’ astringency to tighten and tone tissues, as well as the demulcent’s ability to soothe and protect tissues. Anything that is considered astringent will help to support “leaky” tendencies: leaky gut, excessive urination, waking up to urinate at night, and more.
Rose hips has powerful antioxidants and contains more vitamin C than oranges, and many other natural sources! The high nutrient content of this herb not only benefits us internally, it also benefits the health and glow of the skin from the inside out.
In addition to vitamin C, rose hips are high in phytochemicals as well as many vitamins and minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene, quercetin, and many more. at least 129 chemical compounds have been isolated and identified from rose hips, including flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, fatty oils, organic acids and inorganic compounds. All of these add up to a complex and rich source of phytonutrients with multiple benefits for your health.
Rose hips are especially helpful 3-4 days before menstruation to move blood, support the body’s stress response, and aid mild cramps and PMS symptoms. It also works to normalize and regulate menstruation.
It serves an excellent pre-and-post workout herb to support occasional tension and stiffness within the tendons, ligaments and muscles due to exercise.
It’s helpful for musculoskeletal complaints and supports a healthy inflammatory response anywhere in the body where you need some extra TLC, such as after an injury or procedure.
Rose hips can help with growing pains in children, and the pleasant taste makes it enjoyable for them to take!
CAUTIONS
It’s always best to try new herbs in small amounts and to consult with your physician prior to taking any new herbal supplements, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medications.
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*Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional medical/health advice. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Before taking any actions based upon such information, it is encouraged to consult with the appropriate professionals. Please consult with your physician prior to the use of any herbs, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medications.