Rose hips (Rosa canina)

by Sarah Wang May 14, 2020

Rose hips (Rosa canina)

Common Names: hip tree, wild brier, dog brier

Family: Rosaceae

Parts Used: fruit

Constituents: bioflavonoids, vitamin c

Medicinal Actions: Anti-microbial, anti-pyretic, antiseptic, anti-scorbutic, anti-spasmodic, astringent, diuretic, laxative, nutritive, stomachic, tonic.

Medicinal Use: Rose hips is rich in vitamin C, more so than fruit and vitally necessary for every cell in our body. Rose hips helps in prevention and treatment of infections and can be used to relieve stress, anxiety, depression.

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