Rosehip

Rosehip Roses - They’re beautiful to look at, a very romantic gift for that someone special, they smell pretty sweet and their thorns will prick you if you’re not careful! But the rose is not just a pretty face with a prickly stem…there is more to them than meets the eye.

What you may not know, is that some varieties of roses produce fruits that could be of great benefit to your health. We’re referring to Rosehip.

What is Rosehip and its health benefits? Read on to find out.

What is Rosehip?

Rosehips are false fruits, the size of a cherry and maybe red to orange in colour and are produced by certain varieties of rose plants. Such rose plants mostly grow in temperate zones, and both Rosehips and rose petals are edible.

Why Use Rosehip?

Consuming Rosehips for health benefits is nothing new. In fact, in some countries, they’ve been consumed traditionally; Swedes make Rosehip soup, and Turks have used it for relief of stomach disorders. And in the last few decades, they have become the subject of some more serious clinical studies.

Rosehip is consumed or used in various ways, from oil to making soups or adding to tea.

So why would you consume Rosehips? Because it’s found that they’re not only nutritious, they have a high content of micronutrients and are rich in Vitamin C, A, E, and K. More importantly, they are an excellent source of polyphenols (antioxidants), along having a with pleasant flavour.¹

What Are the Health Benefits of Rosehip?

Some of the well-proven health benefits of Rosehip or its extracts are:

Skin Regeneration and Scar Reduction

Rosehip oil may be used to reduce scarring due to surgical procedures, or other skin problems like acne.²It helps minimise erythema, skin discolouration, and accelerate the healing process. Scarring of skin is a huge problem, as once formed, scars are extremely difficult to remove without cosmetic procedures. This is why prevention is the best strategy, and applying Rosehip oil twice a day for about six weeks may provide visible results.²

Antioxidants

Research has shown numerous benefits of products helping fight free radicals. Interest in antioxidants has risen in recent years due to the onslaught of various non-communicable diseases.³Among the various brews, Rosehip tea seems to be one of the most potent source of antioxidants.³

Arthritic Pain Relief

Did you know that osteoarthritis is emerging as the leading cause of joint problems?

Essentially, it’s a disease of wear and tear affecting larger joints and is more common in older age. Whilst it can’t be reversed, pain management can help sufferers have a better quality of life. It seems that Rosehip preparations could be effective with this, as they may serve as an alternative to painkillers.⁴Systematic review and meta-analysis show that there is enough evidence of the efficacy of Rosehip in pain management in arthritis.⁴ Benefits of Rosehip for joint health have also been supported by a study published in the journal of Australian Family Physician.⁵

Heart Health

Nutritional composition studies of Rosehip show it’s high in phenolic compounds, carotenoids and ascorbic acids. It’s too, a good source of healthy fatty acids like linoleic acid (53.05%), linolenic acid (19.37%), and also phytosterols.⁶These components have been known to assist with overall heart health.

Colon Cancer Prevention

Whilst cancers can never be completely prevented, it is believed that Rosehip may help with colon cancer prevention.⁷There is some evidence that certain compounds in Rosehip extract have an inhibiting action on the growth of colon cancer cells, though these studies were done only in labaratory.⁷

Wait, There’s More…

Along with all this, Rosehip may also help boost immunity, reduce body fat, signs of aging, and much more – it’s pretty incredible stuff, don’t you think?

So, now you know, the rose is not just a pretty face, it’s also the producer of the Rosehip that has some proven benefits to your health.

Why not try some for yourself?

Properties

Anti-Aging²
Anti-Inflammatory³^,⁴^,⁵
Antioxidant³
Anxiety²
Arthritis⁴^,⁵
Astringent³
Bladder Support⁶^,⁷
Blood Tonic²
Cancer Prevention⁷
Cholesterol³
Colic⁶
Depression³^,⁶
Diarrhea⁶
Digestive Function⁶
Diuretic¹^,⁶
Eye Health¹
Flatulence⁶
Gout⁶
Hair Growth & Support¹
Heart Support / Health⁶
High/Good Levels of Polyphenols¹
High/Good Levels of Vitamin A¹
High/Good Levels of Vitamin C¹
High/Good Levels of Vitamin E¹
High/Good Levels of Vitamin K¹
Kidney Support⁶
Laxative⁶
Liver Health⁶
Menstrual Cramps³^,⁶
Pain Relief⁴^,⁶
Skin Issues⁶
Urinary Tract Issues⁶
Weight Loss / Management³^,⁶

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