Rosehip fine cut and Powder 120g

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Rosehip fine cut and Powder 120g. Other names include dog rose fruit (the wild rose), hipberries, hip fruit, hop fruit, and brier hip. It is usually red or orange, but in some species, the color ranges from dark purple to black. Rosehips are a good source of vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid. A water-soluble vitamin, vitamin C contributes to the production of collagen, a vital protein that your body needs to make blood vessels, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. It helps keep your bones and teeth healthy and may be used in treating inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. As an antioxidant, vitamin C neutralizes the damaging effects of free radicals. Highly unstable compounds, free radicals damage DNA and may accelerate aging. Experts say that it is a stock of vitamin C, about 40 times more than citrus fruits.

The fruit has a number of uses. Primarily, it has its use in preventing a number of ailments – some of those include osteoarthritis and stomach ailments. It can also be used as a diuretic and mild laxative. The fruit is also used to reduce thirst and other types of gastric inflammation. A decoction of rosehip powder can be added to lotions, creams, soaps and salves for the skin, these products are good for using on greasy skin and irritated skin. The powder can also be added to tisanes, wine, cordials and syrups. The powder can also be added to facial washes to act as a gentle exfoliate. Fine cut rosehips can be used to make wine, jellies, cordials and syrup. You can use rose hip powder to prevent common cold and other related symptoms. You can do this when the weather is subject to change. Simply mix the powder in your morning breakfast cereal or yogurt or smoothie.

Rosehip tea is a great source of vitamin C and can help ease a cold or even stave it off if you drink it regularly during the colder months. Use 1 teaspoon of the dried rosehip mixture for each cup of tea. Put rosehips in a mug or tea infuser. Add a mug of boiling water. Allow to steep for 5 to 7 minutes, then remove the tea leaf holder. Alternatively, strain the tea out of the cup if you added it straight. Add a teaspoon of honey to make it taste great and add nutrition. Rose hip tea, when brewed, can enhance blood circulation

You can refrigerate this tea and have it cold. A very refreshing healthy drink for the summer.

Most side effects of rose hips come from an excessive dosage of vitamin C, and to achieve that, one must consume an unrealistic 100 grams of the fruit in a day. Even then, an overdose of vitamin C is not lethal. Some of the side effects include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and heartburn. It might also cause nausea and fatigue. For pregnant or breastfeeding women, there is no reliable information. Hence, only use food amounts. Or totally avoid its use. Large amounts of vitamin C can also cause kidney stones. Hence, people with kidney issues must consult their doctor before consuming the fruit. Rose hip can interact with estrogens as it contains vitamin C. The fruit might also interact with warfarin, a drug that is used to slow down blood clotting. As always Thoroughly research your herb before use and if taking prescribed drugs, please consult with your doctor first. Rosehip Fine Cut should only be consumed after infusion in boiling water.

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