Rosehips
DEFINITION
Rosehips is a herb with the botanical name of Rosa canina is
associated with the Rosaceae family of plants.
associated with the Rosaceae family of plants.
The fruits of the herb contain several important constituents
including vitamin C, pectin, tannin, fruit acids and a fatty
oil.
including vitamin C, pectin, tannin, fruit acids and a fatty
oil.
INTERACTIONS
Herbal supplements can alter the effects of certain drugs,
including prescription medications. Always tell your Doctor about
any prescription medications, non-prescription medications, herbs
or other dietary supplements you are taking. There were no major
drug interactions reported for Rosehips at the time of
writing.
including prescription medications. Always tell your Doctor about
any prescription medications, non-prescription medications, herbs
or other dietary supplements you are taking. There were no major
drug interactions reported for Rosehips at the time of
writing.
MEDICAL USE
Always consult your Health Care Professional to advise you on
dosages and any possible medical interactions.Rosehips contain
vitamin C although the vitamin C content decreases with time,
drying and depends on the degree of coarseness of the Rosehip
product (the coarser the product the greater the vitamin C content
over time). Some Rosehip supplements may contain added vitamin C
from other sources.
dosages and any possible medical interactions.Rosehips contain
vitamin C although the vitamin C content decreases with time,
drying and depends on the degree of coarseness of the Rosehip
product (the coarser the product the greater the vitamin C content
over time). Some Rosehip supplements may contain added vitamin C
from other sources.
Because vitamin C is thought to improve immunity against infection,
it is proposed as a treatment for a number of conditions, including
the common cold. Impractically large amounts of Rosehips must be
consumed to treat a true vitamin C deficiency, however, and the
vitamin C content of dried, commercially available rose hips
products varies considerably.
it is proposed as a treatment for a number of conditions, including
the common cold. Impractically large amounts of Rosehips must be
consumed to treat a true vitamin C deficiency, however, and the
vitamin C content of dried, commercially available rose hips
products varies considerably.
Rosehips have also been used traditionally for mild
constipation, kidney stones and coughs .
constipation, kidney stones and coughs .
PROPERTIES
Vitamin content, mild astringent and a mild diuretic.
NOTES
No side effects have been reported for Rosehips except
allergic reactions in people with a high exposure to Rosehip
dust.
allergic reactions in people with a high exposure to Rosehip
dust.