The medicinal properties of rosehips have been known since ancient times. Folk medicine recommends taking rosehip infusions and decoctions for vitamin deficiencies, edema, liver and bile duct diseases, nephritis (pyelonephritis), atherosclerosis, frequent bleeding, scurvy, hormonal disorders, neuroses, anemia, to strengthen the immune system.
Rosehip fruits are rich in vitamin C, its content is dozens of times higher than the amount of vitamin in a lemon, they also contain flavonoids, organic acids (venic, linoleic, linolenic, etc.), sugars, tannins and tannins. ), sugars, tannins and pectin substances, carotene, vitamins B1 B2, P, PP, K, mineral salts of iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, which are involved in the regulation of redox processes in the body, reduce the permeability and fragility of capillaries, have astringent, diuretic and cholagogic effects.
Rosehip infusion: 1 tsp. Spoon (10 g) of raw materials pour a glass (200 ml) of boiling water, insist 1 hour, strain, take 1/2 glass 2-3 times a day before meals. The duration of use is determined by the doctor, taking into account the characteristics of the disease, the effect achieved and the tolerance of the drug.
Dried berries can be added to regular tea. In this case, it is advisable to pour more infusion and drink such tea longer and prepare the drink in advance for brewing.
Since rosehip contains a lot of ascorbic acid, it is contraindicated for people with a tendency to metabolic disorders with the formation of stones - oxalates.