Rosehip is a well-known medicinal plant. For medicinal purposes, mainly its fruits are used. But no less valuable are the leaves, roots, seeds and flowers. We will talk about how to brew and drink wild rose, about the beneficial properties and contraindications of the plant in this article.
Composition of rose hips
The fruits of the shrub are rich in ascorbic acid. There is more vitamin C and calcium in rose hips than in lemons and black currants. It also contains flavonoids, saponins, pectins, sorbitol, fiber, catechins, vitamins A, B2, B1, E, K, B6, PP, organic acids - vanillic, gallic, coffee, citric, salicylic and malic, carotenoids, polysaccharides, sugar and essential oils. The plant contains a large amount of minerals - potassium, cob alt, magnesium, manganese, copper, molybdenum, sodium, phosphorus, chromium. Rosehip seeds contain up to 10% oil rich in vitamin E and carotenoids. The roots and leaves of the shrub contain tannins.
Healing properties
In traditional medicineonly the fruits of the shrub are used. But other parts of the wild rose are no less effective - leaves, flowers, roots. Useful properties of wild rose are varied. The fruits of the shrub have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, diuretic, hemostatic, choleretic effects. They effectively lower blood pressure, activate the production of red blood cells, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and have a calming and astringent effect. Roots, leaves and flowers are used as an analgesic, stomachic and antimicrobial agent.
Rosehip roots
Healers value this part of the rosehip as a remedy for dissolving bladder stones. An ancient Tibetan legend says that the spirit of the mountains lives in the root of the wild rose, to which all the stones of the earth are subject. Since a person is inseparable from the earthly element, this spirit helps his body. In fact, rosehip roots are rich in vitamins, organic acids, phenolics and flavonoids, glycosides and tannins, as well as minerals.
Rosehip roots are used as a choleretic, astringent, diuretic. Known bactericidal, antiseptic and hypotensive properties of rosehip roots. Useful properties can also be attributed to their restorative and tonic action. They are recommended for diseases:
- urinary system - acts as a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and diuretic;
- joints and muscles: gout, polyarthritis, rheumatism, bursitis, cramps, muscle and joint pain - are taken as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic both inside and inas lotions and compresses;
- Gastrointestinal tract: dysentery, indigestion, diarrhea - as a choleretic agent used for liver diseases (from gallstones - in the first place).
Also indications for the use of rosehip roots are:
- hypertension - the root not only helps to lower blood pressure, but also normalizes blood circulation and relieves headaches;
- gynecological diseases - the benefits of rose hips for women are in vitamin K: it increases blood clotting, and rosehip roots are useful for bleeding;
- reproductive function in men - a decoction of the root reduces inflammation and improves the function of the gonads;
- skin diseases - a decoction as lotions and compresses is effective for burns, trophic ulcers, psoriasis and bedsores, as well as for bruises, varicose veins, cracks, wounds, eczema (lotions from the rosehip root help with snake and insect bites).
The substances contained in the root help to remove toxins, waste products, heavy metals and s alts from the body. Restore water-s alt metabolism.
Contraindications
Plant roots are not used under the following conditions:
- Thrombophlebitis.
- Heart disease.
- Hypotension.
- Allergic dermatitis.
- Gastrointestinal diseases of moderate and severe degree.
- Acute form of diseases of the urinary system.
Side effects appear with an overdose in the formallergic reaction and indigestion.
What do you need to know about rosehip roots? In folk medicine, this remedy is considered one of the most effective for kidney stones. During treatment, it is better to be observed by doctors. The dosage is prescribed only by the doctor.
Application Features
After reviewing the beneficial properties and contraindications of the rosehip root, we will also consider some remedies that you can prepare yourself.
Tea and drink
To get a delicious, fragrant drink, lightly dry the roots in a dry frying pan. A decoction of the roots perfectly quenches thirst. It is useful to brew rosehip roots together with leaves (1:1). Rosehip tea, whose beneficial properties are obvious, is recommended to be drunk as a general tonic. You can add the root to regular tea.
Decoction
Rosehip roots in the form of a decoction are taken for all the above diseases. Decoctions are used as warm compresses.
Two tablespoons (crushed in a coffee grinder) root pour water (200 ml). Boil for a minute - two and insist for 2 hours. Strain before use. Store in the refrigerator for no more than a day. Drink a third of a glass three times a day.
Rosehip tincture
Alcohol tincture is prepared much less often than decoctions, but it can be stored for a long time. The beneficial properties of rosehip roots include their anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous effect. Therefore, the remedy is successfully used in the treatment of inflammation of the joints.
Crushed root and vodka (1:10) insist 2 weeks. 1 teaspoon to drink three times a day.
Therapeutic baths
Effective remedy for gout, convulsions, paralysis, rheumatism and swelling of the legs.
Boil a glass of roots for 15 minutes in two liters of water. 2 hours to insist. Ready and strained broth is added to the bath.
Rosehip oil
The composition of the oil is characterized by a large amount of fatty acids, vitamins A, E, C, F. First of all, oil is an excellent choleretic agent. The indication for its use is:
- cholecystitis, hepatitis and other processes in which the process of bile separation worsens;
- various forms of gastritis, ulcerative colitis - rosehip oil has a beneficial effect on the secretion of gastric juice;
- atherosclerosis;
- avitaminosis, infectious diseases, bleeding - as a multivitamin and general tonic;
- frostbite and burns: in this case, the oil is used both internally as a tonic and externally, since it has a unique ability to heal wounds, burns and radiation injuries;
- stomatitis and gingivitis;
- dermatoses - wipes moistened with oil are applied to the affected areas;
- stretch marks and scars;
- pharyngitis, rhinitis and other diseases of the throat and nose.
With the systematic use of rosehip oil, cholesterol is significantly reduced, which is an excellent prevention of vascular diseases, and is also a good help in the fight against excess weight.
Contraindications
Like many medicinal plants, wild rose has not only beneficial properties. There are also contraindications to the use of plant oil:
- thrombophlebitis and, due to the high content of vitamin K, heart failure;
- gastritis with high acidity, duodenal ulcer (due to the high content of ascorbic acid in rose hips);
- Owners of oily skin;
- for acne.
Rosehip in cosmetology
Cosmetic oil is made from rosehip seeds. It, like the plant itself, contains more than 15 types of fatty acids. Among them are linoleic, oleic and linolenic acids, which are responsible for the elasticity of the skin, and also contribute to natural renewal, thereby preventing aging and premature fading. Thanks to the antioxidants contained in rosehip oil, the complexion improves and wrinkles are smoothed out. Vitamins C and E hydrate and oxygenate.
The oil has a regenerating, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect, which allows it to be used to heal wounds and microcracks, as well as to eliminate defects such as stretch marks and scars. Due to these properties, rosehip oil and extracts are used in the creation of hair and body care products, cosmetics and anti-cellulite preparations. Plant cosmetics:
- nourish and moisturize the skin;
- protect against harmful factors;
- tone and smooth the skin;
- lightenage spots;
- calm irritated skin;
- make the skin supple;
- improve complexion;
- promote skin regeneration.
Rosehip, the beneficial properties of which we are considering, will help in facial care. Based on the oil, you can make a wonderful face mask: 10 drops of rosehip oil, olive oil - 20 drops, 10 drops of vitamin B2, 1 teaspoon of aloe juice, baby cream - 40 g. The mask tones the skin, removes signs of fatigue and gives a he althy and even face and décolleté area. For the skin around the eyes, add three drops of vitamin A and E to the finished mixture.
For hair care, oil can be added to shampoos, gels, rinses in a ratio of 1:10. For lifeless and dry hair, this oil is just a godsend. For damaged hair, rub the oil into the head 15-20 minutes before washing. In the same way, other cosmetic products can be enriched with useful substances: washing gel, cream, mask, etc.
Useful for women and the beneficial properties of rose hips (there are no contraindications) in the fight against cellulite. Massage with rosehip oil 2 times a day will relieve stretch marks. The first improvements will appear in 4 weeks. Significant results will be visible in a few months.
Application Features
Rosehip oil. Crush the seeds of the plant and pour vegetable oil (1:10). Insist 7 days. Boil the resulting mass for several minutes and leave for another 7 hours. Strain.
How to take?
- For gastritis and colitis, oil is administered with an enema of 50 mldaily.
- With dermatitis, wipes with oil are applied to the affected area. Sometimes, along with external use, the oil is taken orally: twice a day, 1 teaspoon. For eczema, it is recommended to add lavender oil to rosehip oil (5 drops of lavender per 10 ml of rosehip).
- For rhinitis, pharyngitis and other diseases of the nasal and throat mucosa, oil is recommended as drops. You can use gauze pads soaked in oil for 5-7 minutes up to 5 times a day.
Berry syrup
The beneficial properties of rosehip syrup are known to many. The pharmacological action of the drug is due to the presence of carotenoids, organic acids, flavonoids and ascorbic acid. The tool promotes tissue regeneration, carbohydrate and mineral metabolism, reduces vascular permeability. Often, syrup is prescribed for weakened people, and simply for the prevention and strengthening of immunity. It is useful to take syrup every morning with a cup of tea, because its list of medicinal properties is inexhaustible:
- Protects against premature aging thanks to its unique composition. Therefore, when creating creams that promote skin renewal, cosmetologists prefer rose hips. Experts have noticed that damaged tissues and bones recover faster.
- Reduces cholesterol.
- Enhances immunity and protects the body from external harmful influences.
- Normalizes the work of the intestines and stomach.
- Relieves hangover andhelps to cope with alcohol intoxication.
- Excellent choleretic and diuretic.
- Invigorates, gives strength and helps to cope with fatigue.
- Relieves nervous and emotional tension, helps to survive stress.
- Improves eyesight.
Contraindications
The beneficial properties of wild rose are widely known. But there are some restrictions in the use of syrup:
- Individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
- Under 2 years of age.
- Cholelithiasis.
With caution: diabetics, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side effects: Allergy.
Application Features
Rosehip syrup. Pour 500 g of crushed berries with water (3 cups). After boiling for ten minutes, add 500 g of sugar and boil for about 25 minutes more. Rub the mixture through a sieve. The syrup is ready.
How to take?
Having learned the beneficial properties and contraindications of rosehip syrup, it should be remembered that for children, in order to avoid allergic reactions, it is better to start with 2-3 drops. Gradually bring to a single dose:
- 2 to 3 years - 0.5 tsp;
- 4 to 6 - 1 teaspoon;
- 7 to 12 - 1 dessert spoon.
Adults drink syrup twice or thrice a day, 1-2 tablespoons. The recommended course is up to 30 days.
Rosehips
The berries of the plant contain 0.2% ascorbic acid, 8 mg carotene, pantothenic acid, phenolic acids, 3.6% pectinsubstances, 8.1% sugar, 3.6% organic acids, vitamins PP, B1, B2, K, s alts of magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus and calcium. Rose hips have anti-inflammatory, anti-sclerotic and anti-scorbutic effects. Many useful properties of brewed rose hips are known. Its fruits activate regenerative processes in the body, improve carbohydrate metabolism, enhance tissue regeneration, resistance to adverse environmental influences, and increase diuresis. Indications for use:
- anemia;
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- anorexia;
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
- avitaminosis;
- gall bladder problems;
- colds;
- kidney disease;
- liver disease;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- compromised immunity.
Contraindications
Everyone knows the beneficial properties of rosehip tea. Contraindications to this magical drink, as well as to many medicinal plants, are not alien. These include:
- individual intolerance;
- thrombophlebitis;
- decoction of rose hips is not recommended for stomach ulcers, gastritis, cholelithiasis;
- alcohol infusion is not recommended for hypertension.
Application Features
Harvesting rose hips
Berries are harvested at the stage of full or medium maturity in autumn (before frost). Tumble dry up to 90 degrees. The readiness of the berries is determined by the pronounced fragility. Store in a tightly closed container. The medicinal properties of the fruits are preserved for 2 years.
How to take?
Rosehip tea
12-15 berries put in a thermos and pour half a liter of boiling water there (no more than 60 degrees). Infuse from 30 minutes to several hours. Optionally add honey, lemon, sugar.
Decoction of fruits
2 tablespoons of ground fruit pour 400 ml of hot water. Keep on the steam bath for 15 minutes. Cool and squeeze berries.
Infusion of wild rose
1 tablespoon of berries pour 2 cups of hot water. 10-15 hours to insist. Drink 0.5 cups 3 times a day.
Rosehip flowers
The flowers of the plant have no less medicinal qualities than the fruits. Rosehip flowers are used to treat mucous membranes and inflammation of internal organs. They have antiseptic, antisclerotic, antispasmodic, choleretic, sedative and enzymatic properties. Flower-based decoctions strengthen blood vessels, walls of capillaries and arteries, increasing their elasticity and strength. Given the above, rosehip flowers are recommended for the following diseases:
- sand in the urinary system;
- heart attack and pre-infarction condition;
- atherosclerosis;
- poor appetite;
- ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes;
- cholecystitis;
- hepatic and renal colic;
- avitaminosis;
- insomnia;
- compromised immunity;
- eye diseases (blepharitis, conjunctivitis);
- external damage (furunculosis, burns, ulcers, dermatoses, acne,psoriasis);
- skin problems (asterisks, age spots, irritation and inflammation, cellulite and stretch marks).
Contraindications
Flowers of the plant do not have negative effects on the body. Of course, the beneficial properties of wild rose are known. And there are no contraindications in the treatment of flowers. But with caution it is necessary to take people with individual intolerance and with blood clotting disorders. A doctor's consultation is necessary for thrombosis, gastritis with high acidity, diabetics, and stomach ulcers.
Application Features
Decoction of flowers
1 teaspoon of petals pour a glass of water and boil. Infuse and strain.
Honey from petals
Pour a handful of flowers with a glass of boiling water. Insist for a few hours. Strain and add honey (150 g) to the liquid and boil.
How to take?
- Decoction is used as compresses for external injuries, conjunctivitis, blepharitis. In other cases, drink wild rose, the beneficial properties of the plant are undeniable, 3-4 tablespoons each.
- Honey is recommended for sore throats, diseases of the respiratory system, nausea, toothache.
- Cosmetologists suggest taking baths with rosehip petals once a week. They help in the fight against stretch marks and cellulite, soften and moisturize the skin, eliminate puffiness.
Rosehip is widely used in medicine and cosmetology. The use of this plant is varied and healing for the body. Therefore, do not neglectuseful properties of wild rose. With it, you can look great and improve your he alth, because the content of vitamins and trace elements in rose hips exceeds many fruits and vegetables.
