Rose Hip

Botanical Name: Rosa canina

Rose hips are a good source of Vitamin C, lycopene and other carotenoids. It is used for colds and flu, gastritis and diarrhoea. The rosehips can be made into a syrup and used like cordial as a nutritional supplement for children.

Add rosehips to variety of herbal and fruit infusions to add both flavour and nutrition. Rose hip tea is a tasty way to consume the herb for its medicinal benefits.

Rosehips can also add a zing to soups, flavour to jams and jellies and pairs nicely with apples.

Part Used

Hips (fruit)

Actions

Diuretic, Astringent

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