Author: Dean Rouseberg
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
Rosehip decoction has many health benefits, contains antioxidants and supports cells.
The healing properties of rose hips have long been known. The decoction of the fruit contains a complete complex of vitamins and minerals necessary for the human body. It has anti-inflammatory, tonic, regenerating, antisclerotic effects.
Consumption of this decoction has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. This is a useful drink that normalizes metabolism, contributes to the healing of internal organs, strengthens the immune system, slows down the aging process. The decoction is also useful for children. It should be noted that in different diseases, the therapeutic dose is determined by a doctor according to individual needs.
Rosehip is especially suitable for consumption during pregnancy. In terms of useful substances, it is many times superior to other medicinal plants. It contains a huge amount of vitamins, the highest concentration of vitamin C, carotene, B vitamins, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants (pectins, flavonoids), tannins, oil, sugars, organic acids.
Decoction of rose hips increases the body's resistance against the effects of bacteria, and in various infectious diseases has a tonic effect and provides vitamins.
Thanks to ascorbic acid, it has an antisclerotic effect, stabilizes the level of adrenaline in the blood, strengthens the body in the fight against infections and external influences. Among other things, the biologically active substances contained in rose hips help in the treatment of diseases such as scurvy.
This fruit contains up to 600 mg of ascorbic acid, which is several times more than its presence in lemons.
Decoction of rose hips has a beneficial effect on hormone synthesis, has a diuretic effect, contributes to tissue regeneration. This tool works great for:
- hypovitaminosis C and P
- cholecystitis and hepatitis
- colds
- bronchial asthma
- atherosclerosis
- Ulcer
- acute and chronic liver diseases
- increased bleeding
- endocrine disorders
Rosehip decoction contains vitamin B1, which has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and carbohydrate metabolism. Vitamin B2 is necessary for the construction of cells and participates in the activity of vision. Sufficient vitamin K gives the product an analgesic effect. This miraculous drink reduces bleeding, increases bile secretion. It is useful in frostbite, as it contributes to the recovery and healing of soft and bone tissues of the body. Rosehip seed oil is used to treat burns, which regenerates the skin.
Decoction of rose hips is widely used in folk medicine for the treatment of tuberculosis, bladder diseases, anemia, kidney stones, ulcers and various infectious diseases. The roots of the plant are used for diarrhea, and for constipation - the seed coat and the fruit itself.
Contraindications:
People prone to thrombophlebitis should consult a doctor before consuming rose hips.