Bisexual flowers with a diameter of 1.5-10 cm can be either single or collected in a corymbose or paniculate type of inflorescence. Some species have bracts. Pedicels are short, 0.55-1.75 cm long. Hypanthium is ovoid, spherical, bottle-shaped or pitcher-shaped, with a narrowing at the pharynx. Corollas are large in size, with five petals, occasionally semi-double. The coloration can be red, yellow, off-white or off-white.
Sepals of the whole-edged type may have an extended cusp. A pair of sepals has a two-sided dissection, and one has a one-sided dissection. Numerous and freely located stamens are complemented by two-nested anthers. The pistils, most often of the sedentary type, adherent to the receptacle, are arranged spirally at the bottom of the hypanthium. Ovaries with hairs, single-celled type, freely located. Single-coated ovules.
The healing and healing properties of rose hips are widely used.
Beneficial features
The beneficial qualities of rosehip flowers are easily explained by their chemical composition:
- essential and fatty oils that provide astringent, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory qualities;
- organic acids;
- glycosides and flavonoids;
- tannins;
- anthocyanins;
- wax;
- vitamin C or ascorbic acid.
Rosehip: harm and benefit (video)
The flowers of this decorative culture are an excellent raw material for obtaining rose oil, which is very actively used in aromatherapy. On the basis of rose oil, Bulgarian manufacturers have launched the production of the famous drug "Rosanol", which is used in the treatment of diseases of the biliary tract, liver diseases, as well as to improve the condition of people suffering from urolithiasis. Ointments, gels and lotions with rose oil can heal long-term non-healing wounds.
Extracts from flowers are used to improve taste and the smell of drugs. Dried and crushed rosehip petals are a popular supplement for herbal and soothing pillow fillers.
The benefits of rose petals also determine their presence in the composition of a variety of herbal preparations used in folk medicine to increase immunity, strengthen strength for colds and flu, in the treatment of neurasthenia. Funds based on rosehip flowers have proven themselves well in getting rid of conjunctivitis, hemorrhoids, and reducing the risk of allergic manifestations.
Medicines based on May rosehip petals for internal use used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, for the treatment of diarrhea, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
Contraindications
Pronounced contraindications for the use of rosehip flowers are almost completely absent. It is necessary to limit the use of preparations based on rose petals in case of a tendency to allergies, and also to be careful in taking such funds in case of exacerbation of chronic diseases and individual intolerance to the components.
Indications for use
Decoctions and infusions based on rose petals are used for the preparation of both external and internal remedies. External remedies are in demand for the treatment of blepharitis, conjunctivitis, skin ulceration, burn surfaces, dermatitis and psoriasis, purulent dermatological infections, acne and furunculosis.
Medicines with rosehip petals for oral administration are in demand in the treatment of pathologies of the urinary system, atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels, heart attacks and preinfarction conditions, ischemia and hemorrhagic strokes. Such medicines recommended for reduced levels of pancreatic enzyme production and decreased appetite.
Infusions and decoctions of rose petals can heal:
- cholecystitis with the formation of stones;
- exacerbations with hepatic and renal colic;
- disturbances in the hematopoietic systems;
- high cholesterol levels;
- conditions accompanied by vitamin deficiencies and insomnia.
A positive effect is observed in the treatment of viral and bacterial infections.
Application methods
On the basis of rosehip flower petals, decoctions are prepared, which have a pronounced therapeutic effect in the presence of erysipelas of the skin and eye diseases. To prepare the product, pour 0.1 kg of raw materials with a glass of boiling water and boil for an hour. Then the broth must be cooled and filtered. It is used as a lotion that is applied to the affected areas.
How to make a tincture of rosehip flowers (video)
Rosehip flowers are widely used in cosmetology in the form of compresses with decoctions or water infusions, which allow you to rejuvenate the skin, restore smoothness and elasticity to it, eliminate puffiness and various defects, and help get rid of age spots and spider veins. Cosmetologists recommend taking baths with the addition of rosehip flowers: this procedure moisturizes and effectively softens the skin, relieves skin irritation and inflammation, and also helps to get rid of cellulite and postpartum stretch marks.
Since ancient times, the dog rose has served people. Excavations carried out in Switzerland have shown that the fruits of dog rose hips were eaten by humans at the end of the Ice Age. The ancient Greek versatile scientist and naturalist Theophrastus, who, along with Aristotle, originated the foundations of botany and plant geography, described the beneficial properties of rose hips as early as the 4th century BC. Descriptions of the use of rose petals for medicinal purposes are found in the "Canon of Medicine" by Avicenna. In the medieval poem "On the Properties of Herbs", recipes using a rose flower (wild rose) are highlighted. The Slavs treated hemoptysis with rosehips, since they associated the red color of pink petals with the ability to stop blood.
Rosehip as a plant
Rosehip belongs to the genus of plants of the family Pink. It is a deciduous shrub (shrub), sometimes evergreen, with an erect, creeping or climbing stem, which can have a height of 25 cm - 10 m. Scientists distinguish about 140 species of rose hips. Of them most widespread It has Rosehip may.
For household needs in Russia and the world, the following types of rose hips are used: May Rosehip, Daurian Rosehip, Spiked Rosehip, Begger's Rosehip, Dog Rosehip, Apple Rosehip, Thorny Rosehip.
What are the healing properties rose hips? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to disassemble everything that makes up the plant. Let's start with its fruits.
Rosehip fruits (berries)
Chemical composition rosehip berries are very rich, as well as the chemical composition of the rest of this plant. Rosehip contains a huge amount of minerals, vitamins, as well as essential oils, tannins, steroids and much more. But its most important advantage is the content of vitamin C. In fruits it is the most. In addition, the content of ascorbic acid in them is many times higher than its amount in black currant fruits and lemons. The chemical composition can vary depending on the location of the plant and its species.
Due to its composition, rose hips possess phytoncidal properties. Although the main benefit of rose hips is that they are powerful multivitamin means. This property of rose hips has been known since the Middle Ages. It was then that they began to be used as anti-scurvy means. Rose hips were so prized that, for example, sable furs were readily exchanged for them.
The use of rose hips in modern medicine
Decoctions from the fruits of the rose hips, as well as syrups, vitamin extracts, dragees and tablets based on them in modern medicine are used, first of all, in the prevention and treatment of diseases that are associated with a lack of vitamins (especially vitamin C) in the human body ... In addition, decoctions of rosehip berries are used for anemia and anorexia.
May rosehip syrup is used for congestion in the gallbladder, and it is especially often prescribed to the elderly and children. Syrup should be drunk with caution by people suffering from diabetes, as it contains an increased amount of sugar.
Rosehip flowers (petals)
Rose oil is obtained from rose flowers, which is actively used in aromatherapy. It is also used to improve the taste and smell of medicines. In Bulgaria, a drug is produced on the basis of this oil. Rosanol, which is used for diseases of the biliary tract, liver, urolithiasis. Dry crushed rose petals are present in herbal soothing pillow fillers.
Rose petals are present in herbal preparations, which are used in folk medicine to strengthen immunity, with flu, neurasthenia, conjunctivitis (in the form of drops), hemorrhoids, allergic manifestations, ulcers and long-term non-healing wounds. Inside the petals of May rosehip can be used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, hypertension and atherosclerosis.
Rosehip really possesses healing power... Therefore, do not neglect this plant, having it on garden plot, take a closer look at it, and think about collecting and harvesting. Currently, it is widely used in modern and traditional medicine, the cosmetic industry, and also in cooking.
Rosehip jam . Rinse ripe rose hips, remove the seeds, remove the hairs. Then, for 1 kg of peeled fruits, you need to take ½ cup of water and boil until softened. Rub the softened fruits through a sieve (stainless steel) and cook for about an hour. First you need to boil without adding sugar, but about 15 minutes after boiling, about 800 g of sugar is needed for 1 kg of the resulting puree. Finish. Distribute the finished jam in glass liter or 1.5-liter jars and pasteurize in boiling water for 20-25 minutes.
Perennial plant in the wild rose family how decorative flower has no special value. However, the benefits of rosehip petals are undeniable and relieve many ailments. There is always a place for a rosehip flower bush on personal plot.
The value of rose hips is based on the rich content of vitamin C. Compared to lemons, its content is 40 times higher.
For medicinal purposes, the fruits, flowers, leaves and roots of the wild rose are used. According to the description, they include - organic acids, minerals, vitamins, carotene, phytoncid, sucrose and essential oils .
They are widely used in folk and modern medicine. The healing parts of the rose hips have the following properties:
- cleanse the circulatory system;
- improve metabolic processes;
- strengthen weak immunity;
- the body is enriched with vitamins;
- used for anemia;
- used for diseases of the kidneys and bladder;
- prescribed for liver problems;
- used as a diuretic and tonic.
Beneficial features flowers are very high. They are harvested during the flowering period and dried in partial shade., or buy a ready-made pharmacy fee.
If the flowers are not picked, fruits are formed after the rose hips bloom. The color of the fruit is red. Collect them in the fall, before the onset of cold weather... At this point, the fruits dry up.
If roots are needed, in the fall they dig in a bush, chop off the right amount. Pieces of roots, washed and dried.
It is important to know that you need to store the collected raw materials in a dry place, and the tincture in the refrigerator.
The plant is unpretentious in care, it grows in any soil. They are planted using sprouts, roots and seeds that are in the fruit. They take care of them as for ordinary roses, water them and carry out autumn pruning.
Traditional medicine has paid attention to the benefits of rose hips for many decades. Calorie content of dry raw materials - 284 kcal, 51 kcal freshly harvested.
Phytotherapist N.Yu. Efimenko about the medicinal properties of the plant and its use:
Harm and contraindications
Against the background of useful properties, like any remedy, the raw material of the rosehip bush has its own contraindications... In addition, it must be taken according to the recipe without exceeding the recommended proportions.
To protect yourself and your loved ones from the consequences, should be taken with caution by people:
- with thrombophlebitis and with a tendency to form blood clots in the venous system;
- abuse with increased gastric acidity is contraindicated;
- frequent use contributes to the destruction of tooth enamel;
- with gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, take with caution;
- with increased pressure, you can not use alcohol-based tinctures;
- the use of a large number of decoctions and tinctures can cause jaundice of non-infectious origin;
- a decoction based on the roots can slow down the secretion of bile from the bile ducts;
- rosehip flowers are not recommended to be consumed if a person suffers from constipation.
They also have contraindications for people who have dermatological problems. The high content of vitamin C contributes not only to healing from many ailments, but also can cause allergic reactions in the form of a rash.
Therefore, it is better to consult a doctor before use. In everything, you need to observe the measure, caution will avoid sad consequences.
Daily dose of rose hips: 7-8 berries, 1-3 tablespoons of flowers or dry roots. You should pay attention to the recommended doses, it is better not to exceed them.
The use of flowers in traditional medicine
Rosehip is the most valuable medicinal plant in nature, freshly picked and dried flower petals are used for treatment. Prepare decoctions alcoholic tinctures and teas.
Herbalists and healers treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys. Decoctions of wild rose flowers are recommended to drink with jade.
Petal tea is prescribed for colds, low hemoglobin and as a general tonic.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
If there are no contraindications during pregnancy, do not large quantities decoction of flowers can be used.
When breastfeeding, consult a doctor beforehand, as rose hips can cause diathesis in a child.
Recipes
Decoction
Take 1.5 tablespoons of petals, place in a 1 liter thermos and pour boiling water over them. Let it brew for 12 hours. Better to do this at night.
Consume for medicinal and prophylactic purposes, 2 tablespoons a day. Recommended for colds and vitamin deficiency.
Alcohol infusion
100 g of petals, put in glass jar, tamp and fill with alcohol. Insist in dark place at least 3 weeks.
Keep refrigerated. Use strictly as directed, do not give to children.
Take orally with water or as a compress. Especially effective for runny nose, toothache, gum disease, heart palpitations, nausea.
Avicenna used alcoholic infusion, he recommended taking it with a noise in the head.
Folk omens associated with rose hips
Among the Slavs, the dog rose has always been a symbol of good health., prosperity, love. Folk signs are associated with wild rose flowers.
In tsarist times, pharmacists' access to rose hips was monitored, and their profligacy was punishable.
The ancestors celebrated the 6th of June the rosehip... On this day, it was customary to lead round dances, sing ritual songs and generously set the tables.
Among the people you can check the clock by flowers, the petals bloom from 4 to 4.30 in the morning.
Shamans drove out diseases, whipped sore spots with thorny twigs from a rose hip bush. Among the people, flowers were considered a talisman: as a remedy for evil spirits and witches.
In addition to traditional medicine, pharmacists prepare preparations from rosehip flowers - Holosas and vitamin syrups.
There is enough information about the advantages of flowers and rose hips. Having studied the material, you can compare the benefits and possible harm from the use.
Growing rose hips on a personal plot is a very profitable and useful business.
“White rose hips, wild rose hips,
More beautiful than garden roses ... "
Who does not know the rosehip, which delights us at the beginning of summer with a lush fragrant flowering. and in autumn - with clusters of bright fruits, which are not only beautiful, but also very useful.
Poetic image of an old folk tale about a sleeping beauty arose from observing a wild rose - a rose hip. Some peoples call the tale of the sleeping beauty "The Wild Rose".
The magnificent rose hip is n unpretentious thorny bush, wild rose, pantry of vitamins. Blossoms in May-June; fruits ripen in September-October. Dog-rose fruit is a whole laboratory, a health accumulator. They contain more vitamin C than currants and lemon. There are vitamins of group B, K, P, carotene, sugars, tannins, organic acids, pectins, microelements. The seeds contain vitamin E. Preparations of the fruits of this natural multivitamin concentrate are used for the prevention and treatment of scurvy, night blindness and other vitamin deficiencies, with anemia, chlorosis, atherosclerosis, hypertension, various bleeding, and other diseases.
Jam and perfume can be made from the aromatic petals of rosehip flowers, just like from rose flowers. But the most valuable are its round, bottle-like fruits. In August - September, they are orange and red. There are many hairy, hard achenes in the dartos. Rose hips contain up to 40% vitamin C.
Compote, jelly, and jam are made from rose hips. The toasted fruits are used to make "coffee" which smells like vanilla. For cooking - broths are dried rose hips or used in fresh for jam and jam. To obtain jam, boil 1 kg of fruit in a liter of water for 10 minutes, then rub through a sieve. Sugar is added to the resulting mass and a little citric acid for taste and boiled in a water bath until thick. A water bath is made so that the mass does not burn, as follows: in a large pot of boiling water, standing on the fire, a smaller pot with the pulp of rose hips is lowered. You can also make jam from raw pulp.
Rosehips are harvested before frost, since even a slight freezing destroys their medicinal properties. At home, the fruits are dried in a dryer or oven at a temperature of 90-100 ° C, but at the same time make sure that they do not burn. Correctly dried raw material is brownish red or yellow color... Store it in closed jars or bags for two years. Sometimes wild rose flowers are harvested during flowering, dried in the usual way... The infusion of petals tones and refreshes the skin well.
Rosehip fruits are used in the form of infusion, syrup, extract, powder for:
- anemia
- depletion of the body,
- atherosclerosis
- as a means that increases the body's resistance in the fight against local and general infectious and intoxication processes (scarlet fever, diphtheria, pneumonia, whooping cough, etc.)
- sluggish healing wounds
- to accelerate bone healing in case of fracture
- used for uterine bleeding,
- stones in the liver,
- kidney stone disease,
- decreased gastric secretion
In Chinese medicine, rosehip roots are used as a digestive and antihelminthic agent.
In folk medicine, a decoction of rose hips is used as a general tonic for all serious diseases and wounds, for stones in the liver, kidney stones, for stomach and duodenal ulcers, for gastritis, colitis, anemia, malaria, female diseases, for colds, for erysipelas , hypertension, atherosclerosis, with anacid gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.
People who have started to use rosehip infusion constantly, with short interruptions, significantly increase their efficiency and overall resistance to various infectious diseases(especially in children).
In addition, it is beneficial to consume strong green tea with rosehip extract instead of sugar, especially for headaches.
- Pour 20 g of fruits with 500 ml of boiling water (you can in a thermos), leave overnight, take 100 ml half an hour before meals 2 times a day (be sure to filter through cheesecloth or a strainer). Cook for no more than 2 days.
- rose hips 2 parts, hawthorn fruits 2 parts, dandelion root 2 parts, elecampane root 2 parts, chicory root 2 parts, centaury herb 1 part, tansy flowers 1 part, motherwort herb 1 part, celandine herb 1 part, bullop herb 1 part, yarrow herb 1 part, calendula flowers 1 part, mint herb 1 part, licorice root 3 parts. 2-3 tablespoons of chopped collection pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, insist overnight in a thermos. Take 100-150 ml during the day, preferably before meals. An overnight reception is especially desirable.
- rose hips 5 parts, hawthorn fruits 3 parts, chokeberry fruits 3 parts, red rowan fruits 2 parts, raspberry leaf 3 parts, linden flowers 2 parts, badan leaf 2 parts, mint herb 1 part, wormwood herb 2 parts, thyme herb 1 part ... Soak raw materials (2 tablespoons per 1 liter) in cold water 2 hours. Bring to a boil quickly, drain into a thermos, drink like tea.
Rosehip roots dug in the fall, washed in cold water, cut and dried in the shade under a canopy. There are many tannins in the roots, so they are used as an astringent.
From rosehip seeds an oil containing fatty acids and vitamins is obtained. It has anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. Rosehip oil is used for various diseases skin, abrasions, cracked nipples in nursing mothers, wounds, for the treatment of trophic ulcers, bedsores, ozena, in enemas - with ulcerative colitis.
To prepare tea, 1 tablespoon of fruits is poured with 1 glass of boiling water, boiled for 10 minutes in a sealed enamel bowl, insisted for a day. Take 1-2 glasses throughout the day. This tea normalizes metabolism in the body, has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system, as well as on blood vessels and internal organs.
A pair of rosehip leaves improves the motor function of the stomach, and the decoction of the roots is used as an astringent and strengthening agent for gastrointestinal diseases, for kidney and hepatic stone diseases. Rosehip seed oil is used as a choleretic, diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent.
Cinnamon Rosehip (Rosa cinnamomea)
Cinnamon rose hips are very rich in vitamins (especially vitamin C) and mineral salts. They are harvested for medical purposes.In case of gallstones and chronic pancreatitis, they can be used decoction of cinnamon rosehip roots ... To do this, 2 tablespoons of dry crushed raw materials are boiled in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes, then insisted until cooled, filtered and the volume of the liquid is brought to the original with boiled water. Take 1 glass 3 times a day.
Infusion of cinnamon rose hips is an excellent remedy for influenza, tuberculosis, pulmonary hemorrhage. The infusion is prepared as follows: 20 g of dry crushed raw materials are poured with 1 glass of boiling water and kept in a thermos for 12 hours, and then filtered. Take 1/2 cup 3 times a day.
With a tendency to nosebleeds, it is useful to take 1/2 cup of cinnamon rosehip infusion 3 times a day: pour 20 g of fruits crushed in a coffee grinder with 1 glass of boiling water, keep in a thermos overnight, and then filter.
Infusion of dry cinnamon rose hips helps well with inflammation of the kidneys, nephritis, bleeding from the kidneys: 1 tablespoon of dry crushed raw materials is poured for 3-4 hours with 1 cup of boiling water, filtered and taken 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day.
To increase the body's resistance to the effects of adverse environmental and sanitary-epidemiological factors, it is useful to take tea from cinnamon rose hips: 1 tablespoon of dried fruits, ground in a coffee grinder, pour 2 cups of boiling water and boil for 5-10 minutes, insist for 2-3 hours, filter and take 1 / 4-1 / 2 glasses 3-4 times a day.
Infusion of cinnamon rose hips is used to improve blood circulation in the vessels of the brain: 20 g of dry crushed raw materials are poured with 1 cup of boiling water and insisted in a thermos for 12 hours, after which they are filtered and taken 1/2 cup 3 times a day.
With microcardiodystrophy and heart defects, it is useful to drink a decoction of cinnamon rose hips. 1 tablespoon of dry crushed raw materials is boiled in 1 glass of water for 10 minutes, filtered and 1 tablespoon of honey is added. Take 1/2 cup 2-3 times a day.
The petals of cinnamon rose hips, when chewed or in the form of jam, are used for arrhythmias to strengthen the muscles of the heart.
With hemorrhagic diathesis, it is useful to take fresh cinnamon rose hips for food and 1/2 cup of fruit infusion 3 times a day. The infusion is prepared as follows: 20 g of dry crushed raw materials are poured with 1 glass of boiling water and kept in a thermos for 12 hours, and then filtered.
In case of anemia, exhaustion, before and after operations, it is recommended to eat fresh rose hips in large quantities, as well as drink 1 / 4-1 / 2 glass of fruit infusion 2-3 times a day.
When belching, nausea and vomiting, it is useful to chew the petals of May rose hips. In addition, you can brew them like tea, leave for 15-20 minutes and take 1/2 cup of tea 3-4 times a day for stomach pains.
Rosehip oil (pharmaceutical preparation) is administered 1 time per day, 15 ml in the form of microclysters for ulcerative colitis.
With inflammation of the liver and chronic hepatitis, the infusion of cinnamon rose hips helps well: 20 g of dry crushed raw materials are poured with 1 cup of boiling water and kept in a thermos for 12 hours, after which they filter and drink 1/2 cup 3 times a day.
With cholecystitis, cinnamon rosehip flowers are brewed like tea, infused for 15-20 minutes and taken 1/2 cup 4 times a day.
Rosehip preparations are contraindicated with thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, endocarditis and circulatory failure. When treating them, consultation and supervision of a doctor is necessary.
The best species and hybrids of rose hips
All wild roses and species of rose hips (Rosa) bear bright red or orange, or brown, purple, almost black berries. Presenting an enchanting sight in autumn and winter from the point of view garden design However, not all types of rose are equal in fruit quality.
The most valuable (in terms of the content of nutrients) are the following types of berries:
Rosa rugosa has the sweetest fruit compared to other rose hips. It is a widespread plant that has long been successfully naturalized throughout Europe and America.
Rugosa rose fruits are easy to process, rich in vitamin C and sugars. According to connoisseurs of rose hips, the fruits of the rugosa rose have the best taste slightly reminiscent of cranberries.
The shrub of wrinkled rose hips grows strongly, giving a lot of root growth. It is very decorative in the garden with its large orange-red fruits and beautiful foliage that turns yellow in autumn. In spring, the shrub is completely covered with fragrant flowers, pink or white (Alba form). Bred attractive varieties of Rugosa rose with simple and double flowers.
Rosehip cinnamon, or rosehip May (R. cinnamomea, R. majalis), as well as its varieties are considered very valuable due to the high content of vitamin "C" and medicinal properties... The fruits of the shrub are large, rounded, red in color. The plant is distributed in middle lane Russia, as well as in northern and central Europe.
Dog rose, or dog rose, or canina rose (R. canina) has the most medicinal fruits. The berries are very large, round or oval in shape.
Decorative rose hips - Hybrid Musk Roses with dense semi-gloss foliage and burgundy young shoots - have red berries
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Rosehip is rightfully considered the king medicinal plants... This unique shrub with fragrant flowers and small red fruits has been used in folk medicine since time immemorial. Moreover, not only its berries, but also flower petals, roots, leaves and even stems have useful properties.
Why is rosehip useful?
The beneficial properties of rose hips, first of all, are associated with the fact that this plant contains a huge amount of vitamins, such as A, B, E, K, P and C. At the same time, in the fruits of some species of this plant, the concentration of ascorbic acid reaches 18%, which is much higher than that of sweet peppers, lemon, etc. In addition, rosehip contains potassium, calcium, iron, chromium and molybdenum, phosphorus and copper, manganese and cobalt, different kinds organic acids, pectins and tannins, saccharides, essential oils, rubixanthin and lycopene. Therefore, it is not surprising that this plant is not only a storehouse of useful substances that are so necessary for every person, but also has excellent healing properties, helping to get rid of a wide variety of ailments.
The healing properties of rose hips
A decoction of rose hips helps to cope with such ailments as anemia and vitamin deficiency, stomach and duodenal ulcers. Drinking a decoction is also recommended for colds and all kinds of viral infections, including flu, sore throat, malaria, whooping cough, diphtheria and scarlet fever.
This unique plant is indispensable in the treatment of a wide variety of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. So, rosehip flower infusions help to enhance the secretion of the pancreas, promote more complete absorption of food and increase appetite. In addition, it is recommended to drink an infusion of rosehip flowers regularly for renal and hepatic colitis caused by the formation of stones.
Broths, infusions and syrups from rose hips help restore the elasticity of blood vessels and strengthen the heart muscle, so the data medications indispensable for heart attacks and strokes, arrhythmias and atherosclerosis. Thanks to its excellent antibacterial properties, rose hips help to restore the natural balance in the body after a long illness. Especially if during the course of treatment, a potent drug was used that can accumulate in tissues and internal organs.
The advantages of rose hips also include its wound healing abilities. Compresses from the decoction of the fruits of this plant help get rid of purulent skin lesions, burns, ulcers, dermatitis and psoriasis. In addition, due to the huge amount of vitamins, daily consumption of green tea with rose hips promotes bone healing after fractures.
Do not overlook the excellent restorative properties of this plant. Fresh fruits, syrup, jam, tea, decoctions and infusions based on it, introduced into the daily diet, help to overcome drowsiness and fatigue, and apathy. A cup of rosehip petal tea in the evening is the key to a deep and healthy sleep and rosehip oil is great cosmetic product, which prolongs the youthfulness of the skin, restoring its elasticity, silkiness and velvety.
Recipes for using rose hips for medicinal purposes
The greatest amount of nutrients and vitamins is contained in the rosehip during its flowering. Therefore, those who want to prepare the leaves and flowers of the plant for future use should do this at the end of May or the first half of June. Roots and branches, on the other hand, are best harvested in late autumn, when the shrub has completely lost its foliage. As for the fruits, they reach full ripeness around the beginning of September, and this period is considered the most successful for harvesting such a useful crop.
Of course, nowadays, in almost any pharmacy, you can buy various medicines based on rose hips, ranging from syrup to cough pills that contain an extract of this unique plant. However, those who prefer to prepare the drug on their own need to know how to brew rose hips correctly to extract from them maximum benefit for good health. First of all, it is necessary to strictly observe the proportion of 1 to 10, which in this case is optimal. This means that only 100 g of dry plant fruits are enough per liter of water. When preparing the broth, they must be poured cold water and let stand for about 20-30 minutes, after which the mixture should be brought to a boil over low heat and cook for half an hour, until the fruits become soft and increase in volume. However, the broth itself will be ready no earlier than after 3 hours, during which it should stand under the lid at room temperature... Before use, the broth must be filtered and, if necessary, add honey or sugar to taste.
To prepare the infusion the same proportions of fruit and water are used. The only difference is that the berry does not need to be boiled, but poured over with boiling water. For these purposes, it is best to use a thermos, since the preparation time for the infusion is at least 7-12 hours. It should also be strained before use, and berries, which still contain a lot of useful substances, can be used as a dessert.
Rosehip roots and branches are usually used to prepare decoctions for outdoor use. The proportions in this case are also preserved, however, the process of preparing the broth takes much longer, since the water in the container during cooking should almost halve in volume. After that, the broth should be cooled at room temperature and filtered. As for the leaves and petals of rose hips, they are most often added to tea. One teaspoon of dry matter per 500 ml of boiling water is enough to get a tasty and healthy drink.
Is it possible to drink rose hips during pregnancy
It's no secret that during pregnancy, the body future mother is experiencing colossal loads and needs additional recharge. It is not only about stabilizing the work of all bodies, but also about strengthening immune system women and child. One of the simplest, cheapest and most safe means in this case is the rose hip, which contains all the necessary trace elements to ensure the proper functioning of the body. Today, the fruits and flowers of wild rose are actively used in various herbal preparations, which are recommended for regular use by pregnant women. In addition, rosehip berries can be added to tea, which has excellent soothing properties, and also helps to remove excess fluid and toxins from the body, which often lead to swelling of the legs and face in expectant mothers.