What does it help with
- Immune boost, prevention cold
- Relief inflammation joints
- Antioxidant cell protection
- Kidney and urinary tract inflammation
Active compounds
Vitamin C (250–800 mg/100 g), carotenes, bioflavonoids, tannins, pectin.
Rosehips contain a complete vitamin C complex with bioflavonoids. Carotenes have anti-inflammatory effects on joints.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodOctober – November (after the first frosts)
Plant partsripe fruit
Dryingcut open, remove seeds and hairs, dry at 50 °C
Shelf life2 years dried
Preparation methods
TeaSyrupJamInfusionTincture
Pro tip: Seeds and hairs inside rosehip cause itching — always strain through a fine sieve or gauze.
Recipes
1 Rosehip tea ▾
Boil 2 tbsp dried rosehips in 400 ml water for 10–15 min. Strain. Drink 2× daily.
2 Rosehip syrup ▾
Boil 500 g rosehips 20 min, mash and strain. Add lemon and 300 g honey. Boil 5 min.
3 Winter tea with cloves ▾
Rosehips, ginger, cinnamon and 2 cloves boil 15 min. Strain, add honey.
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