Rosehips.
Botanical Name: Rosa canina
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: Dogrose, Haggebutt, Wild Rose
History: The word 'hips' comes from the Anglo-Saxon word hiope and 'Dog Rose' comes from dag meaning 'dagger'.
Our rosehip is specially for Rosa acicularis Lindl, from Northeastern area of China
Plant Constituents of Rosehip
Contains:
- calcium
- citrates
- citric acid
- iron
- malates
- malic acid
- niacin
- organic acids
- pectin
- phosphorus
- resin
- salts
- sugar
- tannin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin P
- wax
Action:
- aperient [a mild stimulant producing a natural movement of the bowels; a gentle purgative]
- astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- laxative (mild) [an agent promoting evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative]
- pectoral [remedy for pulmonary or other lung and chest diseases]
- nutrient [gives nourishment]
- refrigerant [an agent that lowers abnormal body heat, relieves thirst and gives a feeling of coolness]
- tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]
Usage of Rosehip
Rosehips are used for:
Blood Conditions
- blood purifier
- conditions where blood is being brought up via the lungs
- internal hemorrhaging
- spitting of blood
Female Conditions
- disorders of the breast
- excessive menstruation
- uterine cramps
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- diarrhea
- dysentery
- strengthens the stomach
Respiratory Conditions
- chest infections
- colds
- coughs
- influenza
Urinary Tract Conditions
- cleans out the Kidneys and Bladder
- eliminates uric acid accumulations, helping with gout and rheumatic complaints
- fluid retention
Other
- allays thirst
- builds strength when convalescing
- deficiency of Vitamin C in children
- general debility and exhaustion
Externally
