Wild rose can be found almost everywhere. It often grows in parks, gardens, roadsides and forest edges. From August until winter, its bushes bear small, red fruits. Their composition and properties are invaluable.
Rose hips are rich in vitamins such as: vitamin A, E, K, B1, B2. They are a good source calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus. They will also provide valuable compounds, including antioxidants such as flavoneoids, tannins, carotenoids and organic acids – citric and malic.
Wild rose has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It will alleviate the body’s infections, reducing fever and allowing for faster recovery. It will help with rheumatic diseaseswill reduce pain, swelling and regenerate joint cartilage. It will increase the body’s immunity and prevent further infections.
Preparations with rosehips may have a positive effect on the digestive system. They will ensure proper digestion and normalizes the rhythm of bowel movements. They will prevent constipation and help with diarrhea and nausea. Taken regularly they will rebuild the gastric mucosa and support the treatment of liver diseases. Fruits can also be a preventive measure against ulcers.
Regular intake of rosehips has properties for the nervous system. In stressful times it will allow for soothing the nerves, calming down and reducing stress. It will improve memorycognitive processes and learning new things. It will improve the transmission of impulses in the nervous system.
Rose hips are widely appreciated for diuretic and cleansing properties. For this reason, they are recommended during urinary tract infections.
Raw rose hips can definitely be eaten. This is their most valuable form, but not the tastiest. They are then fed up sour, sweet and tart at the same time. If you decide to eat them in this form, remove the seeds from the inside.
Dried rose hips are much more common. You can buy them in this form in the store or dry them yourself after harvesting. Both the dried and fresh versions of the fruit are used in many ways in the kitchen.
Rose hips can be used in the kitchen for preserves. You can make delicious ones based on them jams, preserveswhich will later diversify home-made pastries, pancakes and pancakes. You will also transform them into juices, syrups and even tinctures.
Dried rosehips are very good addition to musli, granoliwhich are eaten with yogurts. You will also prepare tasty dishes from them infusion with healing properties.
Source: izielnik.pl,zdrowie.interia.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
