Text: Olga Natolina

Healing properties rose hips are huge. It contains dozens of microelements necessary for health. There is a huge amount healthy recipes rosehip. Rosehip decoction is used for various diseases.

Rosehip: healing properties

What are the benefits of rosehip decoction? This popular drink is useful primarily as a general strengthening and tonic that improves immunity. Rosehip decoction is especially effective for the prevention of ARVI in the winter season. The medicinal properties of rose hips are used in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system, kidneys and various inflammatory processes. Rose hips are used as a remedy against pathogenic bacteria. Doctors recommend using rose hips as an additional remedy in the treatment of high blood pressure, disorders of the genitourinary system and problems with blood vessels.

The healing properties of rose hips are an indisputable fact. By the amount of nutrients, daily necessary for a person, rosehip can be called a record holder. Moreover, in terms of concentration of beneficial microelements, rose hips are many times superior to all berries, fruits and herbs. Rosehip is the leader in quantity ascorbic acid and is 10 times higher in content than lemon or currant. And in terms of carotene content, rose hips are ahead of sea buckthorn, carrots and apricots. Rosehip contains vitamins B, C, K, E, P. In addition, it contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, and chromium.

Rose hips as a means for weight loss

Rosehip is not only a treasure trove useful vitamins, but also an effective proven remedy for combating excess weight. Rosehip decoction contains many nutrients that can perfectly saturate the body with useful compounds that accelerate metabolism. In order to see the results of the “miracle plant”, you need to drink a decoction or infusion of rose hips 3-4 times a day. On average, the course of treatment lasts from two to four weeks.

You can prepare the decoction as follows: 3 tbsp. dry rose hips, pour 1 liter of boiling water, leave for 12 hours. Take the drink 30-40 minutes before meals.

Rosehip during pregnancy

As you know, during pregnancy it is not allowed to take any medicinal plant, since many of them have a large number of contraindications. But rose hips are absolutely not one of them! On the contrary, it will be the best measure to prevent colds and any viral diseases. Regular consumption of rosehip tea or decoction for expectant mother is the most bladeless means of protecting and strengthening the body.

Moreover, drinking rosehip decoction during pregnancy will significantly relieve the workload of the kidneys and give a slight diuretic effect. Of course, you shouldn’t treat this with fanaticism - everything should be in moderation. For pregnant women, rosehip decoction should not exceed 1 liter per day, otherwise you can only harm your body.

How to brew rose hips

In order to properly brew rosehip and get the maximum benefit from it, it is necessary to observe the proportions, boiling time and infusion time. The secret is simple: the ratio of water and rose hips should be one to ten, that is, for 100 g of rose hips you need 1 liter of water. Before preparing the infusion, rose hips can be pre-chopped, which will reduce the infusion time. When preparing rosehip decoction, you need to bring it to a boil, then cover with a lid and let it brew for up to 12 hours. Adding sugar is not recommended, but it is possible.

Rose hips: recipes

Tea with rose hips and raspberries

Fortified tea with the addition of rose hips and raspberries is perfect for colds in the winter.

Recipe: pour rosehips and fresh raspberries (you can use fresh frozen ones) in equal parts with 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew until the tea reaches room temperature. You can add honey or currants in the same proportions. Drink 3-4 times a day, be sure to prepare a fresh decoction for each time.

Rosehip soup with apples

For preparation you will need: 100g rose hips, 3 red apples, 3 tbsp. sugar, 1 tbsp. potato starch, 100 ml cream 10% fat, 300 ml water, 250 g wheat bread.

Method of preparation: peel the apples, cut out the core and grate on a medium grater. Sprinkle the resulting mass with sugar and leave in the refrigerator for several hours. Pour boiling water over the rose hips and apple peel and boil for 10-15 minutes. The decoction should steep for 4-5 hours. Strain the broth, bring to a boil and add starch. Combine the apple mixture with sugar with the broth and bring to a boil. When serving, add cream and croutons to the soup.

Contraindications to the use of rose hips

A decoction of rose hips is, of course, useful, but still, for some people it may be contraindicated. For example, an allergic reaction to great content vitamin C. Therefore, first of all, you should make sure that the fruits are completely safe for health and will not cause any serious consequences.

Also, people who suffer from rosehip infusion should not get carried away with diabetes mellitus or cholelithiasis. Rosehip contains a large amount of ascorbic acid and is contraindicated for people suffering from peptic ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract and gastritis. Before drinking rosehip decoction, tea or infusion, be sure to consult your doctor.

The collection of rose hips begins at the end of August and continues until the first frost, it all depends on the plant variety and place of growth. Rose hips touched by frost cannot be dried, but they are quite suitable for making syrup, juice, compote, etc.

The fruits are collected by hand, very carefully so as not to damage them; also, during collection, the sepals are left on the fruits to prevent the appearance of mold.

How to cook rose hips?

Rose hips, when properly prepared, retain all their beneficial features. Before using the fruits, it is recommended to chop them, in which case they release all the vitamins and nutrients as much as possible.

There are several recipes for preparing rose hips, most often they use decoctions or tinctures; to improve the taste, you can add lemon, sugar or honey.

Rosehip decoction: rinse 100g of fruit, add water and boil for 10-15 minutes, then remove from heat, let steep for 5-6 hours and strain through several layers of gauze.

Vitamin drink with rose hips: take the fruits of rowan, black currant, rose hips (about 200g), pour boiling water and leave for 15-20 minutes.

Rose hip infusion: pour a handful of rose hips into 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave in a sealed container in a warm place (you can use a thermos) for several hours. This infusion should be drunk throughout the day.

You can also prepare syrup from rose hips: rinse 1 kg of fresh rose hips well, pass through a meat grinder, add 1 liter of water, add 1 kg of sugar, put on fire, boil for about 30 minutes, then strain through cheesecloth or a sieve and bottle, store in a cool place. .

How to brew rose hips?

Rose hips can be brewed in several ways:

100g rose hips (4 tablespoons), 1 liter of water. Pour boiling water over the well-washed fruits and let it brew in a warm place for 7-10 hours. For this recipe, it is best to use a thermos; you can also take a jar and wrap it well in a warm blanket.

When crushing the fruits, care should be taken because the fruits have small villi that cause slight irritation if they come into contact with the skin or mucous membranes. In addition, the drink with crushed fruits must be filtered through several layers of gauze to remove all the lint, otherwise it can cause irritation of the intestinal mucosa.

The rosehip decoction is prepared in the same proportions as the infusion (1:10).

To prepare the decoction, the fruits are poured cold water and simmer over low heat under a closed lid for about an hour (during this time, add water several times). Then it is recommended to leave the decoction for several hours, then strain, but you can also use it immediately.

You can brew not only dry fruits, but also fresh ones. To prepare the drink, you will also need 100g of well-washed and crushed fruits, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water over them and let it brew for about 30 minutes. Then pour the resulting infusion into a separate container, pour 0.5 l of fruits clean water, put on fire and boil for half an hour, strain and combine with the finished infusion, the drink is ready for use.

Rose hips for children

Fresh rose hips

Fresh rosehips are just as beneficial as dried ones. Compotes, jams, jelly, syrups, tinctures, purees, and jelly are usually prepared from fresh berries.

The most common way to use fresh rose hips is to prepare a vitamin compote. To prepare it, sepals and villi are removed from fresh fruits and cut lengthwise. Then blanch the fruits for 2-3 minutes in hot water and place them in prepared containers (jars).

Pour sugar syrup (at a ratio of 1:2) with the addition of citric acid (4g per 1l) over the fruits and sterilize in a “water bath” for several minutes, roll up. It is recommended to turn hot jars upside down until they cool.

Dry rose hips

Rose hips can be dried whole or cut in half; you must immediately throw away bruised, cracked or diseased berries, as mold grows quickly on them, which can ruin the entire harvest. It is also worth noting that there is no need to wash the fruits before drying.

Drying fruits different ways. The easiest way is to use the oven - preheat to 400C and place a baking sheet with prepared fruits there (in one layer) for 1 hour. Then raise the temperature to 600C and dry for about 10 hours.

You can also immediately set the temperature to 1000C and dry the fruits for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 700C and dry. To ensure that the fruits dry well, you should stir them periodically or dry them with the door open.

You can also dry it in the attic. To do this, spread the fruits on a tray in one layer, stirring them periodically, and then dry them in a special dryer or convection oven.

Properly dried rosehip has a springy skin (it should not wrinkle when pressed); if it is overdried, it will crumble.

Rosehip decoction

Rosehip decoction is very effective medicine, which helps increase the body's resistance, improve the functioning of many internal organs and systems, to compensate for the lack of certain vitamins and microelements, etc.

The decoction can be prepared in several ways:

• 2 tbsp. Place tablespoons of rose hips (rinse and chop well) in a glass container, pour 400 ml of boiling water and place in a water bath for 15 minutes, then cool the broth and strain well through cheesecloth
• Chop rose hips (5 tbsp), pour 1 - 1.5 liters of boiling water and boil for about 5 minutes, then pour the broth into a thermos and leave for 3-4 hours.

Rosehip syrup

Rosehip syrup has many beneficial properties and has a beneficial effect on the body.

The syrup promotes the preservation of youth, rapid healing of tissues, normalizes cholesterol levels, increases immunity, stimulates the functioning of the gallbladder and other organs of the digestive system, has a calming effect, and helps get rid of stress and emotional tension. In addition, rosehip syrup helps relieve hangover symptoms.

The syrup can be purchased at a pharmacy or you can prepare a tasty and useful medicine on one's own.

To do this, wash fresh rose hips well, remove villi, sepals, seeds, grind them using a blender or meat grinder, pour boiling water in a ratio of 1:2 and cook for 10-15 minutes, let it brew for 10-12 hours and strain. Add sugar to the resulting broth in a ratio of 1:1.5, heat over low heat until the sugar dissolves, pour into containers and seal.

You can take this syrup immediately after preparation or store it in a cool, dark place. By the way, this syrup is suitable as a filling for pancakes or pies.

Rose hip extract

Rose hips can be used to make an extract. The most common drugs with rosehip extract are Cholemax, Holos, Holosas, which are prescribed to stimulate the functioning of the gall bladder, in case of inflammatory processes in the liver and/or gallbladder(except for gallstones).

Rosehip infusion

Rose hips in the form of an infusion are often used in home treatment. The infusion helps stop bleeding, increase the flow of bile, and strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

Due to the high regenerative properties of rosehip, the infusion promotes the restoration of bone and soft tissue; it is often used to treat burns, frostbite, and long-healing wounds.

The recipe for preparing an infusion of rose hips is quite simple: you need to pour 1 tbsp. fruits 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave for 10-12 hours (can be left overnight). It is better to prepare the tincture in a thermos, but you can also use another container, for example, take a jar and wrap it well in a warm scarf.

Before taking, the infusion must be strained well. Drink half a glass in the morning and evening 30 minutes before meals. The infusion prepared in this way can be stored for no more than two days, then you need to prepare a new one.

Rosehip tea

Rose hips are also suitable for making vitamin tea, which has tonic and immunostimulating properties. Rosehip tea contains flavonoids, which help the body resist infection, relieve inflammation, have a mild analgesic effect, and also help maintain youth.

There are several ways to brew rosehip tea:

• Pour a handful of rose hips (20-25 pieces) with boiling water (about 1 - 1.5 liters) and boil over low heat for 10 minutes. Tea prepared in this way has a rich, slightly sour taste, but this method of brewing has one drawback - most of the vitamin C is destroyed during boiling.
• pour a tablespoon of fruit into 1 liter of boiling water (for a richer taste, you can reduce the dose of water), leave for about 15 minutes - and the tea is ready. According to experts, this method of brewing tea is the best, since it preserves the maximum of nutrients and vitamins.

Rosehip jam

Rose hips are also used to make jam, which has unique properties. First of all, rosehip jam is an excellent way to strengthen the immune system due to the large amount of vitamin C.

Before preparing jam, you must remove the seeds, otherwise the taste of the jam will deteriorate significantly. Also, the fruits cannot be immediately dipped into syrup, as they will become hard.

To preserve the maximum of nutrients and vitamins in rose hips, it is recommended to first blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes, and then pour the prepared syrup over the fruits and cook until tender. The fruits should be well prepared before making jam. As already mentioned, the seeds should be removed from them, the stalk, sepals, and hairs also need to be removed. The rose hips need to be rinsed well, it is advisable to change the water several times to completely remove all contaminants.

There are several options for making jam:

• rose hips 1 kg, water 1.5 l, sugar 1 kg.

Prepare the syrup - dissolve sugar in hot water, boil for several minutes, then pour rosehip into the hot syrup and leave to steep for a day. After this, pour the syrup into a separate container and boil and place the fruits in it again, let it brew for another 5-6 hours. After this, put the jam on the fire and simmer over low heat until the fruits become transparent. Place the cooled jam in sterilized dry jars and roll up, store in a cool, dark place.

• rose hips 2 kg, sugar 1 kg, water - 300-400 ml

Cover the peeled and well-washed rose hips with sugar, add water and put on fire and boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly and removing the foam. Then remove the jam from the heat and let it brew for 6 - 10 hours at room temperature, then repeat the process two more times (boil and let it brew), after the third boiling, put the hot jam into sterilized jars and roll up, store in a cool place.

Rose hip drink

Rose hips can be chopped or left whole before cooking. As already mentioned, rose hips contain a large amount of vitamin C, which is destroyed in light, so it is better to choose an opaque container (thermos) to prepare the drink. In addition, large amounts of vitamin C have a negative effect on tooth enamel, and it is best to drink a rosehip drink through a straw.

To prepare the drink you need to take 2-3 tbsp. dried rose hips, 1 liter of water, if desired, you can add honey, lemon.

To chop the berries, you can use a blender, a meat grinder, or chop the fruits wrapped in a towel with a knife or a kitchen hammer.

Place the crushed (whole) fruits in a container, pour boiling water over them and let steep for at least 5 hours (it’s best to leave the drink overnight). You can add honey, sugar, lemon to the finished drink.

If the drink is not prepared in a thermos, the container should be insulated.

Rosehip compote

Rosehip compote is delicious and healthy drink, and also quite easy to prepare.

To prepare compote you will need: rose hips 500g, sugar 500-600g, water 1l.

For compote, you should select well-ripened, fleshy fruits that are not suitable for drying, but are ideal for compote. Rinse the rose hips, cleared of stems, seeds, and villi, with cold water. Prepare sugar syrup (mix water with sugar and boil for a few minutes), add rose hips and boil for 5 minutes. Then add 2 liters of boiling water to the compote and bring to a boil, remove from heat and cool.

Dried fruits are also suitable for compote.

To do this you will need 250g of dry rose hips, 1.5 cups of sugar, 1 liter of water, a little cinnamon and lemon juice.

Prepare an infusion using a thermos (250g per 1 liter of boiling water), leave for half an hour, then pour the resulting infusion into a saucepan, add sugar, cinnamon, lemon and bring to a boil, remove from heat. You can add lemon or orange juice to the finished compote.

Rose hip powder

Rose hips are also found in powder form. Whole dry fruits are used to prepare the powder.

This herbal remedy contains a complex of B vitamins, vitamin E, P, A, C, etc., as well as useful microelements.

A vitamin infusion is prepared from the powder (10 g of powder per glass of water, drink half a glass twice a day), which is prescribed for vitamin deficiency, as a general strengthening and tonic.

Rose hips for weight loss

Rose hips are often found in weight loss recipes. But as research shows, completely getting rid of excess weight a drink with rose hips will not help, but its complex composition can actively help normalize weight.

First of all, drinks with rose hips improve the functioning of the digestive system, remove harmful substances, toxins, and waste from the body.

During the process of losing weight (diet, physical activity, etc.), a drink with rose hips should be used as an auxiliary remedy, but not the main one.

To prepare a vitamin infusion, you can use a thermos - pour 2-3 tbsp. fruits 1 liter of boiling water, leave overnight and the next day drink 100 ml 5 times a day.

May rose hips

The fruits of rose hips have been a well-known medicinal product for a long time. Herbalists use it to treat various diseases.

Rosehip has a huge number of beneficial properties and is popularly called a plant for a thousand diseases.

Popularly, this plant is also called wild or May rose, thorn, forest thorn, greenling, svoborina.

Rosehip grows almost throughout the entire territory of Russia. The shrub grows up to 2 meters in height and can be found in forests, meadows, and river valleys. May rosehip is considered the most valuable in terms of the amount of vitamins and microelements.

Cinnamon rose hips

The fruits of the cinnamon rose hip (aka May rose hips) are used for malnutrition (as a means of helping to compensate for the lack of certain vitamins and microelements), to strengthen the body's defenses, to prevent atherosclerosis and strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

Rosehip is a perennial shrub with dense burgundy berries. Decoctions, teas, and infusions of rose hips are one of the most popular health remedies in folk medicine. The beneficial properties of rose hips are used to combat various ailments.

Composition of rose hips

Scientists have discovered a record amount of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in rose hips: 14%. In black currants, for example, there is much less of it. In addition, the fruits contain the following substances:

B vitamins, including thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid;

Vitamins PP, E, K, A;

Tannins and tannins;

Organic acids (citric and malic);

Microelements (calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese);

Cellulose;

Pectins.

All these substances give rosehip its benefits and real healing power. Thiamine (vitamin B1) is necessary for proper operation nervous, cardiovascular, digestive system. Riboflavin (B2) ensures proper functioning of the thyroid gland, strengthens hair and nails, and is involved in the synthesis of antibodies and red blood cells. Folic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E) are indispensable for the normalization of the reproductive functions of the female and male body, and their deficiency leads to the development of anemia and a decrease in the body’s immune defense.

The combination of ascorbic acid and vitamin P strengthens capillaries and ensures the correct occurrence of redox processes. Due to the successful combination of vitamins K and D, rose hips normalize metabolic processes in connective and bone tissue, have a beneficial effect on the kidneys and ensure normal blood clotting.

Tannins and tannins, which rose hips are rich in, contribute to the formation of a special protective film on the skin and mucous membranes as a result of protein coagulation. It is this beneficial property of rose hips that is used in the treatment of burns, skin diseases, and inflammation of the oral mucosa.

Useful properties of rose hips

The benefits of rosehip are so great that official medicine includes it in the treatment plan for various ailments. The healing properties of the fruits of the thorny bush are known and well studied: restorative, anti-inflammatory, anti-sclerotic, choleretic, sedative.

Decoctions and infusions of rose hips, as well as rose hip oil, are used to treat various diseases:

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels;

Hypertension;

Flu, ARVI, colds;

Sore throat, tonsillitis;

Runny nose, sinusitis;

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomach ulcers;

Liver diseases, as well as cholecystitis, hepatitis and cholangitis;

Atherosclerosis, vascular diseases;

Uterine, pulmonary bleeding;

Hemorrhagic diathesis;

Impotence;

BPH;

Eye diseases, including nyctalopia (twilight vision disorder);

Skin diseases, including ulcers, bedsores, dermatitis;

Depression, insomnia, nervous disorders;

Avitaminosis.

With the help of rose hips you can prevent atherosclerosis and heart attack. A decoction of the healing berry restores the elasticity of blood vessels and stimulates hematopoiesis. Decoctions and teas with rose hips relieve weakness, increase efficiency, and alleviate colds. Rose hips act on the male body as a means of increasing potency and curing prostate adenoma.

Rinsing with rosehip infusion not only heals microtraumas of the oral mucosa, but in combination with a mint leaf allows you to get rid of halitosis (bad breath).

Rose hips are processed industrially, producing oils, syrups, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) preparations. Rosehip oil can be used both externally and internally. It accelerates tissue regeneration processes, heals the esophageal mucosa, and enhances the production of hormones.

Rosehip does not cause any harm when used externally, but when used internally it can. Therefore, you should make sure that there are no contraindications to rose hips before you start using it for medicinal purposes.

How to brew rose hips

At home, you can brew rose hips like regular tea, prepare an infusion from the berries, and add them to regular tea when brewing as a vitamin supplement. Dried berries must be washed and crushed before use: grind in a mortar, cut with a knife, grind in a meat grinder. Crushed fruits will provide more vitamins than whole ones.

Strengthening tea

To brew dried rosehips, you need to take 2 tbsp per glass of boiling water. l. raw materials, simmer for ten minutes at a low boil, and then let the drink brew for another fifteen minutes. This tea can be sweetened with honey and drunk as desired up to four times a day.

You can prepare the drink differently. Pour 100 g of raw material into a liter of water, heat until boiling, cook over low heat for about five minutes. Then wrap the container with the broth well and leave for at least an hour. Strain and drink with honey and lemon.

Liver infusion

To treat a diseased liver, the healing infusion is prepared differently. At night 1 tbsp. l. Dried berries need to be crushed, placed in a thermos and brewed with ½ liter of boiling water. In the morning, drink a glass of strained infusion on an empty stomach, and half an hour later drink a second glass. After another half an hour, have a non-calorie breakfast light meals– vegetable salad, oatmeal porridge, boiled in water, yogurt.

Treatment is carried out in a course. In total, you need to drink the infusion for six days, but take a two-day break between doses.

Kissel on starch

A tasty and very healthy jelly made from dried rose hips is indicated for gastrointestinal diseases. 100 grams of dried raw materials (necessarily crushed) should be poured with 2 liters of water, simmered at low boil for about fifteen minutes, strain. Dilute 50 g of starch with cold water and pour into rosehip broth. Bring the jelly to a boil, add 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice (or as much diluted citric acid) and sugar to taste.

Fresh rose hips can also be used to prepare decoctions and infusions. However, you can make other drinks and even desserts with it: syrups, fruit drinks, punches, jelly, jam, marmalade.

Fresh berry syrup

Prepare sugar syrup by dissolving half a kilo of sugar in a liter of water. Cut the washed rose hips, select the seeds and hairs, throw them into syrup and leave overnight. After 11 hours, select the berries and place them in jars. Boil the syrup for about three minutes, then pour it over the berries. Pasteurize the jars in boiling water for 15-20 minutes (depending on volume), seal.

You can prepare a syrup by adding sea buckthorn berries to the rose hips. The result will be an even more useful product.

Infusion of fresh berries

Pour half a kilo of rose hips into 2 liters of hot boiling water and cover with a lid. When the infusion has cooled, add sugar to taste, 3 tbsp. l. raisins Leave to infuse for three days in a cool place. Drink strained.

Contraindications for the use of rose hips

Despite the healing power of burgundy berries, not all people can drink rosehip-based drinks. The contraindications are as follows:

Cholelithiasis;

Gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice;

Endocarditis;

Thrombophlebitis;

Dystrophic stage of heart failure;

Pregnancy.

For pregnant women, the harm of rose hips is that the pulp of the berry contains too much ascorbic acid. This is fraught with miscarriage. Too acidic an environment damages tooth enamel, so it is advisable to drink rosehip infusions through cocktail straws, and be sure to rinse your teeth afterwards.

Abuse of rosehip infusions leads to migraines, pain in the stomach, muscles and liver, and weakness in the legs. If you drink for too long, without allowing the body to unload, stagnation of bile, constipation will occur, and insulin production will decrease.

Rosehip, its medicinal properties, uses and contraindications have been known for a very long time. A detailed scientific description of the “wild rose” has reached us, given by the founder of botany, Theophrastus, dating back to the 4th century. BC e. From it, the boyars cooked a special molasses, which was used for all sorts of ailments, restored wounded soldiers to their feet and was a panacea for scurvy.

What are the beneficial properties of rose hips?

Nowadays, rose hips are loved and respected by folk healers and traditional medicine. His medicinal properties used for the production of various preparations, tinctures, syrups, and oils. IN chemical composition The fruit is most valued for its record amount of vitamin C. But that’s not all:

• B vitamins (B1 and B2);
• pantothenic acid;
• vitamin PP;
• vitamin K;
• vitamin E in seeds;
• mineral salts;
• flavonoids;
• organic acids;
• pectin.

The medicinal plant has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and healing effect. Improves metabolism, as it makes oxidative processes more intense. Affects enzyme systems, takes part in the restoration of water-salt metabolism. Promotes weight loss and weight normalization.

Positively affects the functioning of the gallbladder and diuresis. Therefore, it is very useful in treating the liver. Improves the process of hormone synthesis. Helps heal wounds faster and other damage to the skin, as it stimulates skin regeneration.

The fruits are collected before frost. They are looking for places far from roads and people’s homes. Not all varieties of rose hips are equally useful.

It is believed that varieties in which the sepals are not adjacent to the berry have the strongest medicinal effect.

It is important to properly dry rose hips. This should be done carefully in a slightly open oven at low temperature. They should become dry and darken, but under no circumstances should they be burned. Raw materials are stored in closed jars for about two years. Dry, properly dried fruits contain 17% vitamin C, 8% sugars, 3-4% various organic matter and 7-8% pectin.

What diseases does it help with?

The range of uses of rose hips is very wide:

• treatment and prevention of vitamin deficiency;
• depression and loss of strength;
• colds, ARVI, various inflammatory processes in the throat;
• intestinal diseases, stomach ulcers;
• liver diseases - acute and chronic forms;
• bleeding;
• diathesis, other skin diseases;
• as a choleretic agent;
• vascular diseases and atherosclerosis;
• eye diseases.

Rosehip tea or infusion is considered one of the best therapeutic and preventive remedies for the winter and autumn-spring cold season. It stimulates the immune system and helps strengthen the body. The beneficial properties of tea are explained primarily a huge amount of live, not synthetic, vitamin C, but it also contains a lot of other useful substances. Application:

• stops internal bleeding;
• stimulates the sex glands;
• makes capillary walls much stronger;
• removes bile;
• promotes wound healing;
• improves the functioning of the stomach and intestines;
• treatment and prevention of anemia.

It is useful for people with high levels of bad cholesterol, with a weak heart and blood vessels, low immunity, as well as for pregnant women - as a natural source of vitamins and iron.

Making tea

• you need to wash and mash the berries well;
• put berries in the teapot at the rate of 1-2 tablespoons per glass;
• pour boiling water over it and leave for 10 minutes;
• optionally add hibiscus petals for taste;
• strain and you can drink.

The rosehip infusion is prepared in a thermos according to a similar recipe and left overnight. This is a stronger medicine and must be used carefully. Can be used externally for lotions and compresses.

How to get the maximum vitamins from rose hips? Take fresh berries, mash them, cover them with cold water and place them in a cool, dark place for a day. Strain and drink.

Rose hip decoction

The healing properties of wild rose are preserved in the decoction. Moreover, in the decoction they are fully revealed. This drink is considered a very strong remedy and you should consult a doctor before using it.

The decoction is extremely useful for atherosclerotic changes in the body, vitamin deficiency, cholecystitis, nephritis, diseases of the stomach and intestines. Helps with disruptions in the endocrine system and metabolism. Treats colds.

You can prepare rosehip decoction in two ways:

1 way:

• crush the rose hips;
• put in a thermos;
• pour boiling water and leave overnight.

This method is more gentle on ascorbic acid. If you are interested in vitamin C, use this recipe for preparing a healing drink.

Method 2:

• crush the rose hips;
• bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.

The important thing here is to grind the seeds. They contain vitamin E and oil. The resulting product must be filtered. The hairs contained inside the berry, when ingested, irritate the mucous membrane. If the decoction is prescribed by a doctor, take it as prescribed. In other cases - 120 ml before meals no more than 3 times a day.

Rosehip syrup

The medicinal properties of this drug are known all over the world. It is used separately and included in other medications (“Carotolin”). It is highly valued by representatives of official medicine for its unique vitamin and mineral composition. The syrup contains:

• malic acid, citric;
• flavonoids - volatile substances and tannins (stimulants);
• antioxidant chains: pectin and carotene;
• tannins;
• iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium and other trace elements;
• vitamins C, K, P, B.

It is used as a tonic, choleretic and anti-inflammatory agent. Moreover, as a choleretic agent, rosehip syrup has practically no competitors even among synthetic drugs. Strengthens the walls of blood vessels and helps to liquefy blood clots. Helps with bleeding.

Used for diarrhea, as an astringent. Used as a mild pain reliever for various intestinal ailments. Improves intestinal motility.

A very good immunostimulant. It does not give such a quick effect as echinacea preparations, but it has a more sustainable effect. Optimizes metabolism. Useful for both those losing weight and gaining weight.

What are the benefits of flowers, leaves and roots of the plant?

All parts of the plant are useful: leaves, flower petals, roots. The leaves contain a rich complex of vitamins, so they are berries are added to all rosehip drinks. They will help increase the body's resistance to colds, flu and acute respiratory infections.

Rosehip petals of any color are rich in fragrant pink essential oils. They are added to tea and used for cosmetic purposes. An infusion is prepared from the petals, which is used to wipe the face and neck.

Rosehip roots are added to gastric and intestinal preparations. The roots, together with the fruits, are used externally as a skin remedy. It heals wounds and eczema.

Black rosehip

Black rosehip differs from ordinary varieties in the darker, and sometimes blue-black, color of the fruit. They contain an even higher percentage of vitamin C than red ones. Therefore, if you come across such a variety in your area, you should definitely use it. Only it is advisable to pick the fruits slightly unripe, then the vitamin composition will be the richest and most saturated.

This variety is used in the same way as its bright red counterpart. But black rose hips still produce a unique juice. This drink is used as a preventative against cancer.

Contraindications

Rose hips have serious contraindications:

• Increased stomach acidity.
• Thrombophlebitis.
• Alcohol tinctures are undesirable for hypertension.
• Exceeding the dose can lead to pancreatitis and flatulence.
• Kidney diseases.

Any preparations and drinks from this plant are bad for tooth enamel. Therefore, it is advisable to drink them only through a straw or be sure to rinse your mouth thoroughly after use. But brushing your teeth after drinking rosehip tea is not recommended. This will further damage and thin the enamel.

Contraindications for men Rose hips don’t have any special ones. He is successfully recovering men's health, but you need to pay attention to general recommendations. The contraindications for women are similar.

Contraindications for children- Do not exceed the recommended dosage in any case and carefully monitor the child’s health.

Contraindications during pregnancy:

• constipation;
• tendency to allergies;
• presence of kidney disease, diabetes;
• Drink no more than a liter of decoction or tea per day.

Rose hipmedicinal properties and contraindications which are described in this article is an excellent healing agent, mainly due to the high content of vitamin C (20%). It also contains:

• various sugars,
• organic matter,
• vitamins P and K.

Most often, fresh or dry rose hips are used. Prepared from dried fruits:

• juices,
• decoctions,
• infusions

Rosehip tea has many beneficial properties:

• relieves inflammation
• tones,
• strengthens the body,
• helps in the treatment of sclerotic diseases,
• normalizes metabolic processes,
• activity of the cardiovascular system,
• liver,
• Housing and communal services and the nervous system.

What else benefits of rosehip and whether it causes harm Let's look at it below.

general description

Rosehip is a wild, perennial plant from the Rosaceae family. Popular name- wild Rose.

The bush is low, usually 1.5-2.5 m. Young green-red branches with small awl-like thorns. It blooms with pink or white flowers; there are 5 free petals on a corolla up to 5 cm in diameter.

Flowering occurs in May-June, and fruit ripening in September-October. The berries have a red-orange hue, their shape may vary, but the seeds inside are always fleecy.

How to prepare for the winter

The fruits are collected when they are ripe, but not soft. They must be collected before the first frost, because cold temperature destroys beneficial properties. The berries should be well dried. Can be stored in a bag or jar for up to 2 years. Flowers and roots are used less frequently.

Compound

The fruit pulp contains many useful substances:

1. Vitamin C (about 20%). It is considered the strongest antioxidant. Binds free radicals, so they do not cause harm to body tissues.

Another important property is that it increases the activity of antioxidants. Under its influence, vitamin E is quickly restored from its oxidized form. Ascorbic acid helps regulate lipid levels, blood clotting, stimulates the immune system and the production of interferon, which protect the body from viruses and block them. Vitamin C helps form connective and bone tissue and regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

The composition also contains manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and iron salts.

The seeds contain:

• vitamin E;
• carotene;
• fatty oil.

The leaves, roots and bark contain tannins.

The plant is a strong antioxidant, thanks to the combination of ascorbic acid and bioflanides. Rose hips also help to absorb iron, a deficiency of which causes hemoglobin levels to drop in the body and anemia develops. At the same time, vital energy decreases because the immune system does not cope with its task.

Medicinal properties

Long-term use wild rose confirm its beneficial properties, which are suitable for men, women and children. It is a means of:

• soothing,
• anti-inflammatory,
• astringent,
• laxative and diuretic,
• choleretic,
• mild hemostatic,
• wound healing.

The beneficial substances in fruits help improve digestion and metabolism.

Rosehip stimulates the hematopoietic apparatus and helps enhance the phagocytic ability of leukocytes, thereby reducing capillary fragility.

Decoctions help relieve physical or mental fatigue.

It will be useful to include wild rose in the diet of schoolchildren, especially during periods of exhaustion and vitamin deficiency in the spring. It helps stimulate brain activity, overcome absent-mindedness, inattention and chronic fatigue.

On the advice of doctors, it should be used for avitaminosis and hypovitaminosis, as a treatment and prevention of asthenia and atherosclerosis. Rosehip also helps in the treatment of the liver, bile ducts, lungs and even tuberculosis.

Often the fruits and leaves are included in various preparations, mixtures and medicines.

The well-known rosehip oil is made from the seeds, and sweets, juices, extracts, tablets and dragees are made from the fruits. Carotolin is also produced from the fruit, which is used to treat peptic ulcers, dermatosis and hemorrhoids. It is also used to treat wounds, bedsores and burns.

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Dosage forms

Dog-rose fruit can be eaten both fresh and dry. They are used to make oil, tea, syrup, juice and infusion.

The oil is used to give the skin a healthy appearance. It has anti-aging properties. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Used in dentistry, dermatology and otolaryngology.

To prepare the oil you need:

• chop 100 grams of dry fruits;
• pour half a liter of vegetable oil heated to a boil;
• leave for 14 days in a warm place;
• shake morning and evening;
• Strain the finished oil and store in a dark place.

Tea

This drink helps strengthen the immune system and is a good preventative against anemia, pressure changes and dental problems.

To prepare:

• 1-2 tbsp. l. Soak the fruits in a glass of water at room temperature;
• leave for 2-3 hours;
• bring to a boil, remove from heat and strain.

Decoction

Decoctions are prepared from both dry and fresh fruits. A decoction of the leaves treats spasms, flatulence and colic. A drink from the roots relieves stones in the bladder and kidneys, and also helps relieve inflammation in the joints, symptoms of gout, rheumatism and cramps. A decoction of the seeds helps against colds and is also a preventive measure.

It is prepared like this:

• Take 2 handfuls of rose hips per 0.5 liters of water;
• the berries are poured into a thermos and filled with hot water;
• leave to infuse for up to 8 hours;
• strain through sterile gauze or sieve;
• add 1 tsp. Sahara.

Infusion

Often used as a general tonic. The berries are not brought to a boil, but simply poured with boiling water and left covered until cool.

The following recipe is used:

• pour 1 liter into a thermos or other container. hot water;
• add 3-4 tbsp. l. berries;
• leave overnight.

Take 3 times a day before meals, 1 glass. Before use, it is necessary to strain the infusion. It is stored for 2 days, after which the vitamins disappear, but it is beneficial for housing and communal services.

Syrup

The syrup can be purchased ready-made at a pharmacy or prepared at home. This option is useful as a remedy for fatigue and as an immunomodulator. Used to cleanse the body of waste and toxins, for women and children. It should not be consumed by people with diabetes.

Juice

It is used less frequently, because in order to isolate it, it is necessary to painstakingly clear the seeds from the fruit. But juice contains many times more vitamins than decoctions.

Kissel

Prepared this way:

• 50 gr. dry rose hips are crushed;
• pour 1 liter. water;
• 20 minutes. boil over low heat;
• filter;
• add sugar, lemon slices and starch diluted in water;
• Bring the mixture to a boil.

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Traditional medicine recipes

Rosehip for weight loss

In 100 gr. fresh fruits 109 Kcal. When there is a metabolic disorder in the body, weight gain often occurs. Rosehip juices and decoctions are used for treatment. This plant can remove toxins, eliminate cholesterol and normalize digestion. The fruits also have hepatoprotective properties that will help protect the liver from fat accumulation, which will help restore normal body weight.

Contraindications and harm

• Thrombophlebitis, heart failure from the dystrophic stage, endocaritis, individual intolerance and allergies.
• People with gastritis, hyperacidity, stomach or duodenal ulcers should carefully monitor the amount of products containing a large amount of vitamin C.
• Rose hips can damage tooth enamel, so it is better to drink the juice or decoction through a straw. Or alternatively, you can rinse your mouth after eating it.
• Hypertensive patients should not take alcohol tinctures, but only decoctions and water tinctures.
• Hypotonic patients, on the contrary, should not take decoctions and infusions, but only alcohol tinctures.
• Long-term use of rose hips can negatively affect liver function.
• The use of preparations based on rosehip roots can slow down the release of bile.
• If you have dermatological problems, you should carefully use rosehip-based products.

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