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Introduction
Rose hips develop on wild roses as the flowers drop off. The rose hip, also called the rose haw, is actually the fruit of the rose. They are one of the most concentrated sources of vitamin C available, which has led to rose hips being included in many common cold preventives and remedies. While the efficacy of vitamin C in preventing the common cold has been questioned, thereÍs no doubt about the beneficial effects of vitamin C. In addition to C, rose hips also contain A, D and E, as well as antioxidant flavonoids that may reduce the effects of aging and help prevent cancer.
All this is wrapped up in the tart-sweet taste of the miniature fruits. They can be used to make jelly, jam, soup or oil. During World War II, the British government used collected rose hips to make rose hip syrup as a source of vitamin C to replace citrus fruits that were impossible to get.
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Rosehips have a higher proportion of vitamin C than any other commonly available fruit or vegetable, and provide one of the most freely available sources of this vitamin. There is as much vitamin C in a cup of rosehip pulp as in 40 oranges. Vitamins A, B1-3 and K are also present. Bioflavonoids, present in the pulp and the rind of the fruits, exert a synergic action to Vitamin C, facilitating its abosrption by the organism.
Since Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) cannot be directly synthesyzed by man (unlike animals), it must be introduced either with food, with a proper nutritional intake, or with dietary supplements, in cases when the diet is lacking in Vitamin C as often occurs. (The Western lifestyle, industrial and environmental pollution, the influence of electronic and electric devices, and cigarette smoke are all factors which increase our need of Vitamin C so that supplements are practically necessary also for the healthiest people!).
Constituents
Vitamins A, C, D, E, flavonoids, lycopene, iron
Parts Used
Fruit either shelled or powdered
Typical Preparations
Most commonly found in tea and liquors. Seldom found in capsule or extract form.
Summary
Rose hips have a long history of use in traditional medicine. The iron in rose hips make them an excellent supplement for menstruating women, and rose hip tea is a rich source of vitamin C, carrying all the benefits of that vitamin. In addition, the various flavonoids in rose hips have potent antioxidant action, helping to protect the body from the effects of stress, aging and the environment.
Precautions
None known.
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