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Wild Rose

0,75€ – 7,50€

Wild Rose or Rosehip: Discover its healing benefits: a natural source of vitamins and a reliever for colds, joint pain and fatigue.

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SKU: wild Rose Category: Herbs Tags: Vegetarian, Fasting Products

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Wild rose, or rosehip, is an herb that thrives in Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It grows to a height of 1-1.5 meters, climbing even other trees with its thorns. Its ornate leaves and smaller, ornamental flowers are a rich source of vitamins A, B1, B2, E, K and P, carotenes, pectins, calcium and iron. Its fruits are turned into tea or jam, offering strong antioxidant properties and treating colds, infections, and even offering relief from the pain of osteoarthritis. This shrub, beyond its beauty, is a treasure trove of healing properties worth tapping into for health and wellness.

Origin	Bulgaria
Packing	Loose
Weight	50 gr, 200 gr, 500 gr

Instructions for use

How to make use of rosehip:

Tea: Boil a glass of water with a teaspoon of rose for 5 to 10 minutes covered over low heat. Alternatively, leave a teaspoon of rose in a glass of room temperature water for 12-18 hours covered. Strain, eat the fruits and drink the tea.
Jam and syrup: Cook the fruits with sugar to make delicious jam or vitamin syrup.

Properties

The benefits of rosehip are many and varied. It is known as a rich source of vitamins, ideal for invigorating tea, relieves joint pain and manages fatigue. It has antioxidant properties that strengthen the immune system, while it helps with respiratory and gastrointestinal system problems. Its jam is ideal for senile dementia, while its vitamin syrup relieves osteoarthritis. In addition, its essential oil is used in homeopathic medicine for the skin.

*Note: The information about the benefits has been taken from books and other sources. Before using the herb you should ask your doctor, the same if you are already taking any medication.