Rosehips Organic
Botanical Name: Rosa canina
Common Names: Dog rose, Hep tree, hip tree, wild brier, brier rose, hip fruit
WHAT IS ROSEHIP USED FOR?
Rosehips may protect against cardiovascular including heart attack and blood clots. The anti-inflammatory properties of rosehip help to reduce inflammation in arteries and blood vessels to improve circulation. This helps to regulate blood pressure and decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Active Constituents of Rosehip
phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid. Furthermore, the rosehip-seed oil was rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and phytosterols, mainly β-sitosterol.
Disclaimer
This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.
