Welcome to Herb Notes, I’m Tara Ruth.
Roses offer a bounty of healing gifts through their fragrant flowers and nutrient-dense fruits. Rosehips are chockfull of vitamin C: making them an incredibly supportive herbal ally.
Let's dive into 3 benefits of rosehips...
One: rosehips for arthritis.
With their bioflavonoid-rich fruits, rosehips can help modulate inflammation. Studies show that regularly ingesting rosehips can help ease the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Rosehips' gifts shine in a tart decoction that can be enjoyed on its own or with a spoonful of honey.
Two: rosehips for immune support.
Did you know that freshly-harvested rosehips have more vitamin C per weight than an orange? The fresher the rosehips, the stronger their vitamin C content is. Working with fresh rosehips can allow you to support your immune system with their rich vitamin C content.
Three: rosehip seed oil for skincare.
The seeds of rosehips are commercially processed to create rosehip seed oil, which is a excellent facial serum. The oil contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and E, which work together to promote tissue repair and collagen formation. Rosehip seed oil can also help reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes.
And here are just a few notes of caution when working with rosehips—first of all, avoid working with rosehips that have been sprayed with pesticide. Almost all florist roses have been sprayed.
It's also important to properly process your rosehips. Rosehips contain seeds and hairs that can really irritate the digestive tract. Take care to remove all the seeds and hairs before ingesting your rosehips remedies.
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This has been Herb Notes with me, Tara Ruth. Catch you next time.
