Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Rosehips are the fruit of roses. My Dad has a rose garden that has been neglected, and rose hips are growing. They are red when ripe. They are sour tasting. I don't know how much sugar they have. They are used for Vitamin C. I don't know what one would do with them besides make tea. I would also like to know if they are OK on this diet. Thank you. Tamara wrote:Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:05:13 -0000 From: " Bee Wilder " <beeisbuzzing2003@...> Subject: Re: Rosehips? Dear Gloria, I do not know whether rosehips are considered a fruit, yet they are sweet. I wouldn't be able to advise whether you should have it unless I can check out the sugar content, but I do know they are high in vitamin C. Since I'm short on time, maybe remind me on the weekend to check it out, or find some references I can check. In the meantime maybe drink moderate amounts. Bee > Are rosehips a fruit? I have a tea made with rosehips. It's Red > Zinger by Celestial Seasonings, but I've been afraid to drink it > because I'm not sure whether it has sugar in it (from the rosehips). > Does anyone know? The tea seems sweet, but everything seems sweet > since I stopped eating anything with sugar. The tea also contains > citric acid. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 http://www.ageless.co.za/herb-rosehip.htm Rosehip rubiginosa as well as R. canina and R. laevigata This page contains information on rosehip and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as colds, flu and gastritis. It is used for fighting wrinkles and lines and as a remedy for sun damaged skin and to reduce scars. On this page Botanical classification of Description of Parts used Properties of Internal use External use Use of essential oil Safety precautions and warnings Used in the following products Herbal Index Please note that we are not advocating that people stop using their normal medication, but would like to make people aware that some alternative therapies can be very effective to help treat problems and create a healthier, younger and more vital you. For more information on our range of products, please click here. Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds. Botanical Classification Family ceae Genus and specie rubiginosa as well as R. canina and R. laevigata Other names rubiginosa is also known as eglanteria, sweet briar, as well as eglantine, while canina is known as god rose and laevigata as Cherokee rose. Description of the herb It is a deciduous scrub with pale to pink flowers followed by scarlet round to ovoid hips (the fruit). Parts used The ripe fruits (rose hips) are used and a superior oil is extracted from the rubiginosa fruit. The canina fruit (rose hips) have irritant hairs that must be removed before use. Properties The ripe fruits are astringent and acidic and contain flavonoids, tannins, carotenoids and volatile oil. Therapeutic uses Internal use The fruits of canina are used for colds, influenza, scurvy, gastritis and to control diarrhea, while the fruits from laevigata are used to treat urinary dysfunction, infertility, chronic diarrhea and to regulate kidney function. External use The oil extracted from rubiginosa has excellent tissue regeneration properties and helps to reduce scars (trauma and surgical), as well as reducing wrinkles - see essential oil use below. Apart from the moisturizing, soothing and softening effect that it has, it furthermore contains polyunsaturated fatty acids (vitamin F) also known as essential fatty acids (EFA), and when they are absorbed through the skin, they convert to prostaglandins (PGE), which are involved in cellular membrane and tissue regeneration. Rosehip oil brings about skin regeneration and wound healing. Itcontains trans-retinoic acid, which is responsible for skin rejuvenation and quickens healing. It repairs skin subjected to excessive sunlight and resultant photo aging. The linoleic and linolenic acids in rosehip has also been shown to reduce pigmentation of the skin and when used regularly it has been shown to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Aromatherapy and essential oil use Although rose hip oil is not strictly an essential or volatile oil, it is normally classified as an essential oil, as it is far more than just a vegetable carrier oil into which essential oils are normally mixed. Rosehip oil does not need to be diluted before use on the skin as most essential oils need to be, and has some very positive effects on the health of the skin. It has some great rejuvenating properties and is helpful with fighting sun damage to the skin. It is high in GLA,helping to reduce the signs of ageing, especially the fine lines around the eyes (crows' feet) and lines around the mouth, fighting the drying effects of the sun and climate, as well as assisting with attenuating both accidental and surgical scars. It helps the skin heal and regenerate, preventing the formation of ugly keloid scar tissue (thickening of the skin when forming scar tissue) and is helpful in healing burns, scars and stretch marks. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 > > Hi Bee, > > Thanks for you help with my last question. Today I have a new one still related to Vit C. My local co-op sells organic rosehips in the bulk food section. Could I possibly take just the rosehips for the Vit. C or even rosehips and absorbic acid? This would be instead of the supplements in tablet form. Reason I ask and I know you'll respect this is I want to go as completely natural as possible. But if this is not a possiblity and disrupts, I understand. I am on board with you. Thanks for your help +++Hi Casey. No, please do not take rosehips. It isn't necessary to go completely natural with all supplements, particularly vitamin C. Orthomolecular Physicians have been using ascorbic acid and some other non-natural supplements to treat many people with great success for over 60 years. If the supplements I recommended weren't good for you, then people wouldn't be getting the successes they are. All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Dear Bee, One of the Vitamin C products you recommend on your webpage --this one-- http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-C-1000-250-Tablets/468?at=0 has rosehips. i recently bought 6 months' supply of this! Should I not take this? On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Bee <beeisbuzzing2003@...> wrote: > > > > > +++Hi Casey. No, please do not take rosehips. It isn't necessary to go > completely natural with all supplements, particularly vitamin C. > Orthomolecular Physicians have been using ascorbic acid and some other > non-natural supplements to treat many people with great success for over 60 > years. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 > > > > > +++Hi Casey. No, please do not take rosehips. It isn't necessary to go completely natural with all supplements, particularly vitamin C. > > Orthomolecular Physicians have been using ascorbic acid and some other non-natural supplements to treat many people with great success for over 60 years. > > @@ Hi , That Vitamin C is fine. The Rosehips in small measurements are complementary to the Vitamin c/ascorbic acid. However, the rosehips are not the essential component and they are also a fruit. By itself, Rosehips are a fruit high in Vit C, but it also contains fructose. Which you want to limit. Especially in regards to Candida. Therefore, that Vitamin C you bought is an acceptable formula. Rest easy. Take care, Ed group moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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