It’s worth finding a place in your menu for rose hips. If you are wondering what properties they have, and in what form you can eat wild rosebe sure to check out the rest of the article below.
Wild rose is a species of shrub belonging to the rose family. It is also called “szypszyna” and “dog rose”, which refers to the second part of its Latin name, i.e. dog rose. It is common throughout Europe, including Poland. It can be grown in gardens, it also grows wild on the edges of forests, in bushes, field borders and next to wastelands.
During your June walks, you may have come across beautifully blooming wild rose bushes. The fragrant petals can be used to prepare delicious jam, tincture, vinegar, syrup or dried for tea. Whereas rose hips ripen in September and October. They are commonly used as a herbal raw material. It is worth remembering to collect them only from areas away from main roads and buildings, and to wash them thoroughly before eating or drying.
Rose hips can be used in the form of preserves, and in season they can be made fresh. They will also be a good choice dried fruit, which can be made into an infusion or added to oatmeal or yogurt. We can also find it in health food stores and pharmacies powdered rose hipswhich are easy to smuggle in drinks or meals, e.g. as an addition to smoothies and cocktails.
What properties do rosehips have? They provide a number of vitamins and bioactive compounds. They are best known for their content vitamin C, which not only supports immunity, but also has antioxidant properties. Moreover, it is worth adding that it is necessary for the proper absorption of iron and collagen synthesis. 100 g of rosehips contain as much as 400 mg of vitamin C, which is equivalent to 20 lemons. Regular consumption of rosehips helps improve immunity and reduces the risk of infection.
Rose hips also contain:
- vitamin Awhich affects eye health and has antioxidant properties,
- B vitaminssupporting the circulatory, nervous and muscular systems,
- vitamin Ewhich has antioxidant properties, supports the hormonal system and skin condition,
- vitamin Kwhich affects proper blood clotting and the skeletal system.
They are also present here caroteinoids, which have an antioxidant effect, neutralize free radicals, and also support eyesight and skin condition. However, found in rose hips tannins have astringent, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Wild rose can be an excellent support for the circulatory system. Using powdered or dried fruit helps reduce excessively high blood pressure. It also has action supporting the regulation of cholesterol levels. It is worth emphasizing that cardiovascular diseases are a common and growing health problem for many people, which affects not only the quality but also the length of life. Therefore, according to the principle that prevention is better than cure, it is worth taking care of your diet today, which is an important preventive action.
They should also be used by people who struggle with: joint problems. Rosehip powder may help relieve pain in osteoarthritis.
It’s worth adding that rosehips are recommended in case of urinary tract infections. They are also believed to have anti-aging propertiese, they have a positive effect on the condition of the skin. Regular use makes the skin tighter, more elastic and radiant,
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, YouTube: Dr Bartek Kulczyński
