Rosehip Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Rosehip is the edible fruit from the rose plant. The rose plant produces rosehip fruits after the flowers have died. Generally, rose hips are small, round berries that range in color from pink to bright red. Traditionally, rosehips are commonly used to make herbal rosehip tea.^1,2

Rosehip Health Uses and Health Benefits

Rosehips health benefits include being high in antioxidants, including having a high vitamin C content. Being high in antioxidants, rosehips are excellent for immune boosting. Rosehips have also shown to have benefits for reducing body mass and controlling obesity. Taking rosehips for arthritis can help reduce inflammation and stiffness and slow down joint degeneration.^1,2

References

1. https://draxe.com/rose-hips/
2. https://www.livestrong.com/article/23079-benefits-rosehip-tea/