Rose hip oil, or rose hip seed oil, is an inedible carrier oil obtained from the seeds of rose hips, the fruit of the rose plant. It is not the same thing as rose oil, which is an essential oil obtained from rose flower petals. The uses of rose hip oil are mostly cosmetic, being … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Rose Hip Oil
Rose hip tea is a savory herbal infusion made by steeping fresh or dried, whole or crushed rose hips into hot water for 10-15 minutes. Because of the high content of vitamin C in rose hips and the excellent content of antioxidant polyphenols such as bioflavonoids, carotenoids and other antioxidants, but also water-soluble vitamins and … Read more about 7 Great Benefits of Rose Hip Tea
They say it’s best to get as much of your vitamins from food. But seeing that studies say you need at least 500 mg of vitamin C a day for optimal health, where can you get that much vitamin C if not from dietary supplements? One cheap, readily available and natural source of vitamin C … Read more about Vitamin C Content in Rose Hips
Rose hips are the fruits of rose plants. Wild roses are the ancestors of today’s garden roses and a strong presence in the flora of most continents. Just as important, many species of wild roses, such as Rosa canina or Rosa rubiginosa, produce edible fruit with great nutritional value and therapeutic properties. Rose fruits, commonly … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Rose Hip Fruit