Rose hip. Benefits and harm to the body of a child, women, men

Rosehip contains many useful substances, therefore, it is often used in the treatment of various diseases. Before use, you should familiarize yourself with the features of the preparation of plant-based products and their possible harm to the body.

The chemical composition and calorie content of rose hips

Rosehip (benefits and harms to the body are due to its composition) is rich not only in ascorbic acid (100 g of fruit contains a daily intake of vitamin C),

but with the following substances:

• Vitamins of group B, K, E, A.
• Organic acids (malic, citric and others).
• Essential oils.
• Tannins.
• Macro and trace elements in the form of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, iron and others.

The calorie content of fresh rose hips is 109 kcal (per 100 g).

Beneficial features

Due to its composition, rose hips have a number of useful properties, the main of which is the strengthening of immunity due to the content of vitamin C.

Also, the benefits of the plant are:

• Strengthening the heart muscle, blood vessels and normalizing the heart.
• Improving digestion.
• Prevention of liver and kidney disease.
• Cleansing the body.
• Reducing cholesterol levels.
• Toning the body.

For men

Consumption of rose hips is especially beneficial for men, preventing the development of prostatitis and increasing potency. Rosehip remedies also improve the condition of the genitourinary system.

For women and during pregnancy

Rosehip is a good remedy for slowing down the aging process due to the content of antioxidants and vitamin E. In the absence of contraindications and with the permission of the attending gynecologist, it can be used during pregnancy, since it helps to get rid of toxicosis, eliminate puffiness and saturate the body with the necessary useful substances.

Also, rose hips, due to the cleansing properties of women, are often used when losing weight. Additionally, it regulates metabolism and prevents stagnation in the body.

For children

The benefits of rose hips for children primarily lie in their effectiveness in combating colds and flu. With the permission of the attending pediatrician, it is allowed to give rosehip funds no earlier than 6 months. It is used in the form of mashed potatoes or drinks and fruit drinks are prepared. It should be noted that 10 rose hips provides the child's daily need for vitamin C.

Contraindications and harm to the body

Rosehip, with all its benefits, can harm the body, so it should be discarded when:

• Allergies and plant intolerances.
• Exacerbation of diseases of the digestive system, since the acids contained in the fruits can further irritate the mucous membrane.
• Blood clotting disorders.
• Chronic heart disease.
• The presence of blood clots and a tendency to form them.

Rosehip products in concentrated form must be used diluted with water or through a tube, since acid-containing products have a negative effect on tooth enamel. Also, do not get carried away by rose hips for people with liver disease, kidney disease and those suffering from citrus allergies.

Usage rates

Rosehip (benefits and harms to the body directly depend on the amount of its use and the age of a person) is rich in vitamin C, so it should be carefully combine with citrus fruits, soaked apples, sauerkraut and viburnum - these products also contain a lot of ascorbic acid and may occur overdose.

The table below shows the consumption rates of various rosehip-based products for people of different ages.

Water extract
Age	Dosage
From six months to 1 year.	1 tsp. l. three times a day.
1-2 g.	1 tbsp. l. 2 p. per day.
3-5 years	2 tbsp. l. twice a day.
6-12 years old	According to ¼ Art. twice a day.
From 12 years old and adults	0.5 tbsp. 2 p. in a day.
Broth, water infusion
1-2 g.	50 ml per day.
2-6 years old	Up to 100 ml per day.
Over 6 years old	The dosage should not exceed 250 ml.
Adults	0.5 tbsp. three times a day.

The indicated dosages may vary depending on the purpose of administration and the prescription of the attending physician.

The healing properties of rose hips

Rosehip (benefits and harms to the body depends on its medicinal properties) can be used for various health problems. But before that, it is worth consulting with your doctor, who will help you choose the required dosage and prescribe the appropriate course of treatment.

With pancreatitis

Rosehip can be used for any form of the disease.

It contributes to:

• relieving spasm and inflammation;
• restoration of damaged cells of the pancreas;
• strengthening the walls of blood vessels, making them more elastic;
• removal of unpleasant symptoms in the form of painful sensations, nausea.

For treatment, it is recommended to use a rosehip decoction in a warm form in small doses without adding any sweeteners. It is recommended to start taking it 2-3 days after the exacerbation of the disease. The broth is prepared from the fruit. They need to be boiled (for 1 liter of water you need to take 200 g of fruit), and then dilute the prepared product in an equal ratio with water and use 100-150 ml each.

For the liver

Rosehip helps to restore liver cells, as well as relieve inflammatory processes.

Decoctions from the plant are used for:

• cirrhosis;
• hepatitis;
• cholecystitis;
• cancerous growths.

The active ingredients in rose hips stimulate the liver to produce bile and thereby cleanse it of toxins and toxins. For treatment, a decoction is used from both dried and fresh rose hips.

For the kidneys

Rosehip is used to break down kidney stones. It also helps to reduce pain, relieve inflammation and oncology. For treatment, funds are used from the fruits and roots of rose hips. To cleanse the kidneys, tea from the plant should be consumed.

With diabetes

In diabetes mellitus, rosehip is taken as an adjuvant, since it promotes better absorption of insulin. This ensures that blood sugar levels are stabilized, preventing spikes in blood sugar.

Under pressure

Rosehip can be used both at low and high pressure - it all depends on the method of preparation. So, funds for alcohol help to increase performance, and water infusions reduce pressure.

An effective means of lowering pressure is a decoction, which is prepared as follows:

1. 0.5 tbsp. fresh rose hips need to be poured with 500 ml of boiling water.
2. The resulting mixture must be boiled in a water bath for 15 minutes, and then insisted.

The broth should be taken twice a day for 0.5 tbsp.

With arrhythmia

In case of arrhythmia, it is recommended to take an infusion of rosehip in combination with hawthorn.

To prepare it you need:

1. 2 tbsp. l. rose hips should be put in a thermos and pour 2 tbsp. boiling water.
2. The resulting mixture must be infused for 1 hour.
3. Then add 2 tbsp to the mixture. l. fresh hawthorn fruit and stir.

The prepared infusion should be consumed during the day after meals for 3 months. When using dry rose hips to prepare the product, they should first be boiled for 5 minutes.

With hemorrhoids

The plant is used to relieve inflammation and heal cracks. Rosehip has an effective effect, reducing not only the symptoms of hemorrhoids, but also eliminating the cause of its appearance. Regular use of plant-based products allows you to avoid exacerbation of hemorrhoids and complications. Rosehip is used in the form of infusion inside.

To prepare it, you should:

1. 25 g of rose hips must be chopped.
2. The resulting mixture should be poured with 500 ml of boiling water and kept for 15 minutes in a water bath.
3. After this, the broth should be insisted for another 30 minutes.

For constipation

Rosehip fruits contain a lot of fiber, which, when it enters the digestive tract, swells and promotes softening and movement of feces. Also, the plant improves the production of bile - it prevents the thickening and hardening of feces. For constipation, take a decoction or an aqueous infusion of rosehip berries.

For immunity

An increase in the body's immune defense when taking rose hips is due to the presence of a number of vitamins and microelements in it. The easiest way to use it is to brew tea. To do this, the dried fruits of the plant should be crushed, poured with boiling water and insisted for 10 minutes. For 2 h. l. raw materials will need 300 ml of water.

With gastritis

A high content of organic acids in rose hips can exacerbate gastritis with high acidity, therefore, it is prohibited to use plant-based products. With normal and low acidity, rosehip decoction can be used as an aid during remission.

With gout

In the treatment of the disease, rosehip is used as an additional therapeutic agent, since it helps to normalize the endocrine system.

Various parts of the plant are used for treatment:

• The fruits normalize the digestive system.
• The root has a choleretic effect and eliminates the pathogenic microflora.
• Flowers and leaves relieve pain and inflammation.

With colitis

The benefits of colitis are due to the plant's anti-inflammatory properties. So, decoctions are prepared from the roots of plants, which has a strengthening and astringent effect. Rosehip flowers are used to relieve pain, inflammation and gag reflexes.

How to prepare and take rosehip products

Rosehip (the benefits and harms to the body depend on the method and correctness of its preparation) is used for the preparation of various medicines. Their dosage and method of administration differ depending on the type of disease and the recommendations of the attending physician.

Rosehip root decoction

To prepare a decoction of rosehip roots, you must:

1. 2 tbsp. dry or fresh crushed roots, you need to pour 0.5 liters of hot water.
2. The resulting mixture should be put on fire and cooked for 20 minutes.
3. The cooked broth must be removed from the heat, wrapped in a warm towel and insisted for 5 hours.
4. After that, the prepared product should be filtered.

Such a decoction is used for diarrhea, metabolic disorders, pain in the heart, cystitis, rheumatism.

Broth from young twigs

A decoction from the branches of the plant has a good diuretic property. It also relieves pain in the abdomen, with rheumatism and radiculitis.

To prepare it you will need:

1. Chopped branches in the amount of 3 tbsp. l. you need to pour 500 ml of hot water.
2. Next, the mixture should be boiled over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. After this time, the product should be covered with a lid and insisted for 2 hours. After that, the broth must be filtered.

From rosehip leaves

Rosehip leaves, as well as fruits, contain a lot of vitamin C, tannins, organic acids, which makes it possible to prepare various means from them for:

• treatment of gastric diseases;
• knocking down high temperature;
• treating diarrhea;
• elimination of menstrual pain;
• cleansing the body with intoxication.

The easiest way to brew raw materials is in the form of tea.

For this you need:

1. 1 hour l. chopped leaves should be poured with 1 tbsp. boiling water.
2. Tea must be infused for 10 minutes.
3. After that, the agent should be filtered.

Tea should be consumed immediately after preparation, since after a certain time it will lose some of its beneficial properties.

Also, infusions are prepared from the leaves. For this, 1 tbsp. l. dry raw materials pour 1.5 tbsp. boiling water and insist for 3 hours. The resulting product should be taken 15 minutes before eating food, 2 tbsp. l.

Fresh berries

Tea made from fresh berries is of great benefit to the immune system. It can be brewed in the classical way, just pouring boiling water over the fruit, or in a water bath.

To do this, you should:

1. The pulp of the fruit must be chopped (you should get 1 tbsp. l.) and pour 1 tbsp. boiling water.
2. The resulting mixture should be kept for 15 minutes in a water bath.

Ready tea can be drunk immediately after being filtered.

From dry fruits

Dry fruits are often added to the composition of anti-cold remedies, and are also used for brewing tea.

The fruits show the greatest efficiency when making tea according to the following recipe:

1. The fruits should be chopped using a coffee grinder or blender.
2. The resulting mixture in the amount of 1 tbsp. l. you need to fall asleep in a thermos, pour 2 tbsp. boiled hot water and leave for an hour.

The drink can be used immediately, having previously filtered it.

Rosehip oil

The oil is used to treat pharyngitis, rhinitis, lubricating the mucous membranes of the throat and nose with it. It is also often used for cosmetic purposes to soften dry skin, moisturize lips, reduce age-related changes, relieve burns and heal skin. You can buy the oil ready-made or prepare it yourself.

This requires:

1. Rosehip (both dry and fresh fruits can be used) must be washed and dried.
2. Tips should be cut from each fruit and the villi should be removed from the surface.
3. Next, you need to cut the fruit in half and chop it. To do this, you can use a blender, meat grinder or mortar.
4. After chopping, the prepared berries should be put in a dry glass jar and filled with vegetable oil. You can use olive, almond, jojoba oil, or any natural oil (3 parts of oil are taken for 1 part of the fruit).
5. After that, the jar should be covered with a lid and left to infuse in a cool dry place for 3 weeks.
6. After the specified time has elapsed, the product should be filtered through several layers of gauze and squeezed out.

Rosehip infusion in a thermos

The infusion is prepared as follows:

1. The fruits should be washed and cleaned of hairs.
2. Next, you need to knead them with a fork.
3. The crushed raw materials should be placed in a thermos and filled with boiled hot water. At 1 st. l. it will take 1 tbsp. water.
4. The resulting mixture must be infused for 40 minutes, and then filtered.

Berries can be brewed as a whole. For this, the infusion period should be increased to 12 hours.

Tea with honey and rose hips

Tea with the addition of honey and rose hips is an effective remedy in the fight against colds.

Its preparation includes several stages:

1. To begin with, 40 g of dry fruits must be chopped.
2. Prepared fruits should be poured with 400 ml of boiling water and boiled for 10 minutes.
3. After that, the drink must be insisted under a closed lid for about 10 minutes.
4. Strain the finished tea and add 10 g of lemon juice and 30 g of honey to it.

Dried rosehip compote

Compote can replace any sweet drink - it will bring a lot of benefits, because it retains all the components.

It is prepared as follows:

1. Dried rose hips in the amount of 100 g should be washed and placed in a suitable saucepan. The berries can be kneaded a little, but not transformed into porridge - they must remain intact.
2. Prepared fruits must be poured into 0.6 liters of water, put on fire and brought to a boil.
3. After boiling, add 2 tbsp to the water. l. sugar and reduce heat.
4. The rosehip should be boiled for 5-7 minutes.
5. Next, the compote must be removed from the heat, covered with a lid and insisted for 30 minutes.

It is recommended to strain the finished drink before use. If it is too concentrated to taste, the compote can be diluted with boiled water.

How to store raw materials

Rosehip is stored dry. The fruits and other parts of the plant are dried naturally in a ventilated dry room. Also, berries can be dried using a special drying at a temperature of 90 ⁰WITH.

You can check the dryness of the fruit by the fragility of the outer shell. It is necessary to store the prepared raw materials in a dry and cool place, placing it in a tightly closed container (preferably made of glass) or in tight fabric bags. Dried rose hips retain their beneficial properties for 2 years after harvest.

Rosehip, when used correctly, helps in the treatment of various diseases without harm to the body. To get the full benefit from its use, you should follow the recommendations for preparing herbal medicines.

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