It's Time. Experts Explained How to Properly Brew and Use Rosehip 0 11

Rosehip is particularly valued for its high vitamin C content, making it a beneficial remedy during the winter period. It is believed that a handful of rosehips contains more vitamin C than five kilograms of tangerines. “People often mistakenly think that it is a berry. In fact, it is not a berry — it is a member of the rose family, which includes apples and strawberries. It is a multiple fruit,” explained the biologist. It contains significantly more vitamin C compared to other plants.

Rosehip can not only be brewed but also used in the form of syrup, jam, or infused in alcohol. To prepare rosehip jam, it needs to be cut, placed in a bag, and put in the refrigerator. After thawing, the seeds will easily fall out.

The seeds of rosehip can be crushed and used as a scrub for the skin. Additionally, they can be infused in oil, which will yield an excellent wound-healing remedy.

Common Misconceptions

Rosehip is usually valued for vitamin C; however, as experts noted, it is not as harmless as it may seem. “It is important to understand that vitamin C can be dangerous for people with certain diseases,” explained Baranova. Miasnikov added that an excess of vitamin C can lead to the formation of kidney stones. It should be taken only after meals.

“It should be remembered that vitamin C is destroyed at high temperatures, meaning it will not brew in boiling water. People at risk of gastrointestinal disorders or other organ issues are advised to mix it with other components — ginger, mint, thyme. Honey can be added for flavor, but in hot water, honey is useless, so it is used only to enhance the taste,” emphasized biologist Baranova.

It is also important to note that brewing rosehip is a lengthy process. It is necessary to crush several tablespoons of the fruits, boil a liter of water, wait for it to cool to 60 degrees, and then pour the rosehip and let it steep for several hours.

What Other Parts of Rosehip Can Be Used?

In some cultures, rosehip leaves are used, which have a certain aroma and can positively affect the nervous system.

There are elongated varieties of rosehip that help lower cholesterol levels and improve vascular health.

The roots of rosehip are also beneficial — they contain many phenolic compounds and secondary metabolites.

The oil obtained from rosehip has healing properties and can help with mosquito bites due to its bright essential oils — insects dislike its smell. And rosehip in syrup form is excellent for providing children with necessary beneficial substances.