Rosehip berries also contain vitamins A, B2, E, K, phytoncides, alkaloids, biologically active substances. The content of vitamins in rose hips directly depends on the species. The most valuable type of rose hips is “May” or “cinnamon”. Three berries of such a rose hip contain a daily dose of vitamin C for an adult.
A wide variety of medicines are produced from rosehips – infusions, decoctions, syrups, as well as external agents. Most often in pharmacies you can find dry rosehip berries for subsequent brewing, as well as rosehip-based syrups. They are used to strengthen immunity, increase resistance to infectious diseases, saturate the body with vitamins, and also as an anti-inflammatory and general tonic.
Rosehip also helps with kidney and urinary tract diseases. Rosehip is successfully used to treat anemia and anemic conditions – it enhances metabolism in the body and effectively purifies the blood. Rosehip helps against arthritis and has a preventive effect on joints.
Rosehip seeds contain valuable fatty oil, which is used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. On the basis of rosehip oil, masks, creams, emulsions are prepared, and also used in soap making. Rosehip oil has exceptional regenerating properties. It is used to heal cracks, get rid of dry skin.
In cooking, wild rose berries are used mainly for the preparation of vitamin berry fruit drinks, juices, compotes, preserves, as well as dry vitamin mixtures for subsequent brewing. Fresh berries are eaten mashed with sugar and mixed with other berries.
