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Don't touch them, nne! Wait til after your 1st frost to harvest. They

will be bright red & their vit C content will be highest then (in case you want

to drink them in tea - lots of vit C which you probably knew) You can cut them

off, whole, dry them and then powder them or leave whole in storage & grind up

as needed.

hth -- Gillian :-)

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Hi nne,

> My rose bushes have large round bright green " balls " where the flowers

> were. I assume these are the " rosehips " .

Yes, they are. They should turn red eventually (although there is one

variety that turns almost black) if you just leave them on the bush. You

can eat any rose hips, but you must take care to remove all of the seeds

and tiny hairs inside because they are highly irritating to the digestive

tract.

PatS in Somerset, England

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heard a long time ago on a radio station you can use them in love spells..

Had something to do with a new glass, distilled water and the rose hip and

something else. Don't remember anymore..

Joyce in Dallas

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I was given a bag of rose hips from a friend. What can I do with them? Can

i grind them up for something? I'm at a creative loss here. Help please!

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The manager of the health food store I go to told me you could mix rose hips

with fruit juice and put it in the refrigerator. After a period of time

(sorry, I can't remember how long) it will gel and become jelly. I haven't

tried it myself but it is something I've been wanting to try except my little

ones don't like jelly. Barbara

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I managed to find a couple of recipes using rose hips:

Rose Hip Mask

8 oz. dried rose hips

3/4 C water

3/4 C Honey

Mix rose hips and water in a enamel pot and simmer gently about 10 to 15

minutes. Remove from heat and add the honey. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes

until desired thickness is reached. Pour into a container and refrigerate.

To use: apply thickly to your face. Gently pat in a circular upwards motion

until tacky. Rinse off with warm water.

Rose Hip Toner

1/2 cup witch hazel

1/2 cup rosewater

1 tb. dried rosehips

1 tsp. chamomile

Mix witch hazel and herbs, steep 1 week, strain and add rosewater

> I remember reading just recently-somewhere!- that you can make an

> infusion(like a tea) of the rosehips and distilled water, and use that

> in a recipe for a skin toner. Rose hips are high in Vitamine C and

> apparently it is good for the skin. If I come across the site, I'll

> post it. Unfortunately, I think it is in one of the sites that Cat so

> generously gave us awhile back and it could take some time to find it.

> Well, I'm chomping at the bit, have a new lotion recipe to try. Have

> fun!

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Hi ,

Here is some info on rose hips and a recipe. We have taught this is some of our

classes...

Rose Hips

The small, oval fruit inside the rose bud is called the rose hip. There are over

10,000 types of cultivated roses. The birthplace of the cultivated rose is

believed to be ancient Persia. Modern day cultivation is done mainly in Morocco,

Italy, France and China. In particular the Rose Rubiginosa hip seed oil has been

found to be a very effective skin treatment, it promotes tissue regeneration and

is good for scars, burns, and wrinkles. The species Mosqueta has oil rich

in essential fatty acids, which offer the skin and entire body benefits. It is

easily absorbed into the skin, encouraging the transport of these essential

fatty acids which inhibit bacterial growth and encourage the production of

antibodies. It is also very moisturizing making it wonderful for dry and/or

damaged skin, a natural preservative, soothing, rich in vitamin C, used as a

natural flavoring and can also be used for super fatting soaps. Rosehip also

makes a wonderful tea, which is an adrenal stimulant during the daytime. There

are no known toxicities, and it is also non- irritant and non-sensitizing.

Rose Hip Mask:

1 Tablespoon Rose Hip infusion ( see below)

4 Tablespoons aloe vera gel (make sure its pure)

2 drops rosemary essential oil (for stimulating and antiseptic properties).

Make up the rose hip infusion. Gradually stir the infusion into the aloe vera

gel. You are looking for the consistency of loose gel, you may not need all the

rose hip infusion. Then add the rosemary essential oil. Mix again thoroughly.

Cover and put in refrigerator until cold.

To infuse rose hips: Break open enough rose hips to equal 2 tablespoons, place

in heat proof bowl. Bring about 1 cup spring water to a boil. Pour water over

the rose hips and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain and discard the used

herbs.

To use the mask: The mask should be applied cold directly from the refrigerator.

It feels wonderful when applied on the skin. When it has warmed to body

temperature, remove the mask with tepid water. This mask will not dry much.

ENJOY!!!!!!

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body essentials.

I was given a bag of rose hips from a friend. What can I do with them? Can i

grind them up for something? I'm at a creative loss here. Help please!

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Dear Cat,

When is the best time to pick the rosehips. I have

them on a lot of bushes. Wanted them for the birds.

But think its time I use some.

TIA

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Hi :

Here is how I go about harvesting rose-hips...I go down to my local health

food store and purchase a box! ;-Þ

Seriously, I am the absolute worst person to ask about this...I have the

proverbial " black thumb " when it comes to growing plants! I love to use

them, I just can't grow 'em!

But I did managed to find this website that hopefully gives you more

information:

From: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/california_gardening/45803:

If you're a regular reader of this column, you know all about the attributes

of " deadheading. " This horticultural term simply refers to removing spent

flowers to encourage more blooms. Well, forget all of that. Now, I'm

recommending that you let the spent flowers die on the stem.

No, I'm not wishy-washy! I'm just recommending this when it comes to roses

if - and this is a big IF - you would like to collect rose hips. If you take

vitamins, you're probably somewhat familiar with rose hips vitamins. The

natural form of rose hips form below the flowers and ripen into bright red,

shiny fruits if you allow the old rose flower to die on the stem.

Rose hips contain pulp and seeds that are loaded with antioxidants and

vitamins A, B complex, C, E, K. The rose hips also contain acids and pectin

that make them mildly laxative and diuretic. Why buy rose hip vitamins when

you can grow your own simply be being a little lazy and not remove spent

rose flowers?

Rose hips are easily collected off rose bushes in fall before frost arrives

and after you quit deadheading flowers. Collect and wash the hips, trimming

off stems and blossom ends. Then, freeze the hips immediately or dry in a

dehydrator or oven. To use hips fresh, simply simmer over low heat for about

20 minutes until they are soft and pulpy. The pulp should then be pressed

through a strainer to remove any seeds.

You can use the hips in many ways. They can be used in recipes for jams and

breads, added to soups and salads, or used as garnishes. Hips can also be

added to teas for a tart flavoring.

While you're allowing your rose flowers to wither and die on the stem,

consider collecting the petals for potpourri as well. The petals can be

layed out on paper towels and allowed to dry away from direct sunlight.

Besides potpoutti, rose petals are also edible. They can be tossed into

salads, added to breads or used as garnishes.

> Dear Cat,

> When is the best time to pick the rosehips. I have

> them on a lot of bushes. Wanted them for the birds.

> But think its time I use some.

> TIA

>

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Dear Cat,

Yes most of my bushes have large hips. I do dead head

many, but then try to leave a lot for the birds.

Well I feed the birds all year, so I think I will get

some of the rosehips. Thanks for the info.

I just wasn't sure when to get them, and to dehydrate

them.

Yes I've had rose petals in salads, on cakes. Day

lilys I have had with cottage cheese and chives.

There are many flowers I have used on or in food, but

I don't cook to often. So its been a while.

Use to live in the kitchen. Now I don't care, takes

my strength to cook, I'd rather use it for something

else now. Like playing in the flowers.

Have a nice evening and thanks for the link.

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Good for you .................Holly

On Thu, 27 Jun 2002 19:10:28 -0700 (PDT) scentsl <scents1@...>

writes:

Dear Cat,

Yes most of my bushes have large hips. I do dead head

many, but then try to leave a lot for the birds.

Well I feed the birds all year, so I think I will get

some of the rosehips. Thanks for the info.

I just wasn't sure when to get them, and to dehydrate

them.

Yes I've had rose petals in salads, on cakes. Day

lilys I have had with cottage cheese and chives.

There are many flowers I have used on or in food, but

I don't cook to often. So its been a while.

Use to live in the kitchen. Now I don't care, takes

my strength to cook, I'd rather use it for something

else now. Like playing in the flowers.

Have a nice evening and thanks for the link.

=====

scents1@...

Aromatherapy,Essentials,

Mtns To Lks Scent Co

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Circle N Farms

BathSheba

Bath, Body & Candles

Thanks everybody for the suggestions on what to do with the rose hips. I

ground some up and put in a shea soap today with rose hip seed oil and some

kukui nut oil added at trace, then alittle sweet orange oil and lots of

patchouli, I can never get enough. I'm infusing some more of them to make a

lotion with some of Angie's sunflower seed extract, I have become addicted

to that stuff and to the soy protein, etc. etc.

Thanks again,

Re: rose hips

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Didn¡Çt you order it from me? Use 1 heaping tablespoon. Getting it from

me or what?

Love

Rose Hips

Soon after I started ER4YT I started using Rose Hips. At that time I

used the C/S ones. I'm ordering some now and can't remember how much to

let soak over night. Does anyone know?

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I did order it from you way back when. I didn't know you carry it. It's

available through my coop and I wanted to start using it again. Thank you

for letting me know how much to use.

Rose Hips

>

> Soon after I started ER4YT I started using Rose Hips. At that time I

> used the C/S ones. I'm ordering some now and can't remember how much to

> let soak over night. Does anyone know?

>

>

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Don,

When I first started ER had a message on his site that suggested rose

hips for Vitamin C. Take a glass of water, and put 2 spoons full of rosehips

in to sit over night. Drink it in the morning. That was C/S.

Rose Hips

> Is anyone using rose hips on a regular basis? If so:

>

> What form of rose hips do you use, whole, c/s, or powder, and why do

> you use that form?

>

> Do you just make tea with it or do you use it in any other way?

>

> How do you make your rose hips tea? (how much rose hips vs water,

> what temperature water, etc)

>

> How much do you use every day?

>

> I'm also curious why you use rose hips and if you can tell that using

> it is beneficial?

>

> Thanks,

> Don

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Hi Sylvia,

I'd suggest Rosemary Gladstar/Slick as a good herb authority in many perspectives. I seem to recall her writing about harvest time. MikeSylvia <h10feet@...> wrote:

Does anyone know when the proper time is to harvest Rosehips? I have several beauties that i would like to harvest and use in my C Blend and i'm just not sure how long they need to stay on the bush or once harvest if they need to be used green or dried?Also, if i have an abundance, i may have extra to trade, but that will depend on what the protocol is for harvesting and using.Any ideas or links will be totally appreciated!Sylvia

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oldglory@... wrote:

> Hi Don,

>

> Are rose hips the swollen area after a rose loses it's petals? Would any

> rose bush produce rose hips?

>

> Thank you,

>

> Baugh

>

> **************

Hi

I am not sure if any old rose bush will produce rose hips. However, the

wild rose is the preferred for it is higher in C and bioflavonoids then

any of the others that I am aware of. However, I am sure that any rose

hips would have C in them along with the bioflavonoids.

--

Peace, love and light,

Don Quai

" Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal

and wakes in man. "

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If it were me I would make rose hip tea with some honey...

I've never heard of rose hip tincture...but try a little bit and see how it turns out.

Suzinephthys1359 <Nephthys@...> wrote:

I am preparing for cold and flu season this year and I have some rosehips which I know is natural vitamin C.How can I prepare this to use in that manner?Can I make a Rose Hip tincture with ACV?Or is my only option to make Rose Hip syrup?I am making this for several of my family to take through out thewinter and one person has type 2 diabetes so I would perfer not tohave to make the syrup to much sugar.Thanks for your wisdom and time

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nephthys1359 wrote:

>

>

> I am preparing for cold and flu season this year and I have some rose

> hips which I know is natural vitamin C.

>

> How can I prepare this to use in that manner?

>

> Can I make a Rose Hip tincture with ACV?

>

> Or is my only option to make Rose Hip syrup?

>

> I am making this for several of my family to take through out the

> winter and one person has type 2 diabetes so I would perfer not to

> have to make the syrup to much sugar.

>

> Thanks for your wisdom and time

================================

Well to keep the vit. C viable the syrup or powdering the hips would be

the best. Actually, I don't think the ACV would hurt it any but it might

make it taste kinda funky, not like any other tincture out there really

tastes great. You could use honey for the syrup or licorice root or a

mixture of both and toss in some horehound too.

--

Peace, love and light,

Don Quai

" Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal

and wakes in man. "

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>I would recommend opening the hips up to check for mold. They mold

easily and you wouldn't know unless you look inside.

Thanks Pam,

Now that I think about it, I had some stomach pains the day I drank the rose

hip tea and I wondered about them, but forgot about it. Next time I'll cut

them open first!

Cheers,

and the K9's

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>

> Does anyone use this form for vitamin c? If so does anyone know a brand

> that is 100% rose hips?

My son did best with " ascorbic acid with rose hips " . I have also seen

bottles at my local health food store, that were only rose hips.

Dana

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