Rosehip is a perennial shrub with the most delicate pink flowers and deep red berries. In the article, we will consider the useful properties and contraindications of the roots and fruits of the rose hips.
The plant belongs to the group of healing and vitamin products, which have long been used by mankind to treat diseases and strengthen the body as a whole.
Rosehip ranks first among medicinal shrubs.... All parts of the beneficial plant are used in medicinal, cosmetic, food and other areas.
Calorie content and vitamin composition of fresh and dried fruits
The wide healing and dietary range of the plant is due to its rich chemical composition and energy value:
Calorie content of fresh product 109 kcal per 100 g | Caloric content of dry product 284 kcal per 100 g | |
Protein | 1.6 g (7 kcal) | 3.4 g (18 kcal) |
Fats | 0.7 g (7 kcal) | 1.4 g (16 kcal) |
Carbohydrates | 22.4 g (95 kcal) | 48.3 g (250 kcal) |
Vitamin composition of rose hips per 100 grams of fruit | |
Beta carotene | 2.6 mg |
Vitamin A (retinol) | 434 μg |
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 0.05 mg |
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.7 mg |
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 650 mg |
Vitamin E (tocopherol) | 1.7 mg |
Vitamin P | 0.6 mg |
It is important to know that the vitamin will have a beneficial effect on the body if taken in reasonable doses. Its daily rate is found only in ten fresh fruits.
The program “Live Healthy!” Will tell you about the composition and useful properties of rose hips:
Medicinal properties of berries for the human body
Fruits are a unique source of valuable substances. Differs in the maximum activity of vitamins.
Ripe berries of a delicate sour tart taste contain many useful substances, including ascorbic acid is considered the undisputed leader... Therefore, pharmacists use the fruit to prepare a variety of vitamin C-rich preparations.
And homemade remedies help:
- stimulation of oxidative and reduction processes in the body, which helps in the destruction of excess weight;
- increasing the production of bile and curing liver diseases;
- accelerating the tightening of wounds and stimulating regeneration processes, which makes it possible to use it for dermatitis, eczema and other skin lesions;
- normalization of the work of the heart system, blood vessels and the exclusion of atherosclerosis;
- quick cure of throat diseases, acute respiratory and viral infections;
- in facilitating the process of combating depression and prolonged loss of strength.
It is important to know that both fresh fruits and dried berries of a shrub are characterized by positive qualities, if they are properly prepared and stored.
The benefits of plant seeds
The seeds are used to make healing oil, which is superior in composition to vitamin C and unsaturated fatty acids.
Valuable components are linoleic and linolenic acids, which can improve metabolic processes and ensure the growth and development of the body. therefore oil is in demand and is used for medical, cosmetic purposes.
Also decoctions from seeds have anti-inflammatory, diuretic and choleretic effect.
The root and its uses
Many traditional healers claim that roots help a sick body much more efficiently than fruits... Its therapeutic characteristics are based on therapeutic and prophylactic effects.
This powerful drug increases the body's ability to resist all sorts of pathogenic microorganisms.
The healing power of the roots is determined by such valuable components that are in its composition as vitamins, organic acids, tannins, minerals, essential oils and other irreplaceable substances that the human body needs.
Due to the unique composition the root is endowed with a number of beneficial properties:
- boosts the immune system, improves overall health, strengthens the body;
- relieves inflammation processes;
- is a natural antiseptic with strong bactericidal properties;
- improves blood circulation, stabilizes blood pressure;
- treats inflammation of the kidneys and bladder;
- acts as a choleretic agent for diseases of the liver, gallbladder;
- takes part in the release from kidney stones, toxins, salts and carcinogens;
- helps with skin problems, diseases of bones, joints and muscles.
Endowed with healing properties only thin roots that are on the sides of the bush... Traditional medicine does not use the central main root, as there are no beneficial ingredients in it.
Before using the infusion, decoction and tincture from the root of the bush, you should consult a doctor, since this part of the plant has certain contraindications.
What is useful for men and women
Vitamin C has a positive effect on men's health... It brings the man's body into tone, and also resists the development of inflammation processes, including the genitourinary system.
The plant, due to its diuretic effect, treats pathologies of the prostate gland.
Used for various gynecological diseases and inflammation processes in women.
For this, it is necessary to resort to douching with water infusions or oil-soaked tampons, which will quickly cure erosion and have an anti-inflammatory effect.
More plant remedies restore metabolic processes and able to solve the problem of being overweight... Oil and infusions are irreplaceable helpers in skin care.
Possible harm and contraindications for use
What harm can a rosehip do? Like any medicinal plant, it has a limitation in its use:
- Must refrain from admission to patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, endocarditis, thrombophlebitis or a predisposition to blood clots, due to the content of vitamin K, which accelerates blood clotting.
- It is not recommended to use infusions and teas people with hypotonic disease, when the blood pressure is below 110 to 70. Then it is preferable to drink alcohol tinctures. And for those with high blood pressure, it is better to use it in the form of a decoction or tea.
- Should limit people who are worried about stomach diseases against a background of high acidity, since a significant content of vitamin C activates increased acid secretion. This can provoke diseases of the digestive system such as gastritis and ulcers.
- Decoctions from the roots can reduce bile secretion, and lead to constipation.
- Long-term treatment can adversely affect liver function and provoke the appearance of non-infectious jaundice.
- Strong infusions can cause the destruction of tooth enamel due to the acidity of the drink, therefore, after taking the product, rinse your mouth using warm water.
- Treatment is contraindicated in people prone to allergies. or individual intolerance to the individual components of the composition of the product.
- It is necessary to carefully apply the medicinal plant in the presence of various diseases of a dermatological nature... In this case, it is better to use an infusion of flowers or crushed leaves of a plant, applying it to the affected area of the skin.
You must follow the advice of experts, since the uncontrolled and thoughtless use of rose hips can disrupt the activity of many systems and organs.
Rosehip fruit and oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Means from this plant increase the body's resistance to infectious diseases and harmful environmental influences.
Fruits contribute to the normal formation of the placenta, prevent iron deficiencycan relieve nausea and improve mood.
Decoctions will help fight puffiness and bloating. The oil will tidy up the skin after pregnancy, remove stretch marks and age spots, help with cracks in the nipples from breastfeeding.
The main thing, do not exceed the daily allowance and consult a doctor before using the product, insofar as:
- the concentration of active elements in infusions can provoke allergic reactions;
- the presence of a significant content of vitamin C can cause indigestion and negatively affect the formation of the connective tissue of the fetus.
What diseases is it used to treat?
With hypertension normalizes blood pressure, helps to restore the elasticity of blood vessels, relieve headaches and stabilize blood circulation.
For gastrointestinal problems... Rosehip is an excellent remedy for eliminating diseases of the digestive system such as gastritis with low acidity of gastric juice, chronic ailments characterized by the presence of ulcers on the walls of the stomach and intestines.
A decoction of the leaves will relieve pain, and the seeds will be appropriate as a laxative and heal inflammation of the intestinal mucosa.
With diseases of the urinary system... Safely cure inflammation of the kidneys and bladder. Effective as a diuretic, bactericidal agent.
With angina, sinusitis and periodontal disease... Rosehip-based products will help those who suffer from oral ailments and have bad breath, as well as get rid of sinusitis in a short time.
For dermatological problems... With the help of compresses and lotions from rosehips, you can get rid of psoriasis, burns, bedsores, wounds, varicose veins.
For depression, nervous disorders and insomnia... It is able to relieve increased anxiety and nervousness, smooth out emotional outbursts, and increase resistance to stress.
Copes with insomnia by returning healthy, soothing, revitalizing sleep. In case of a loss of strength, it will charge with energy and give a sea of positive emotions.
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Collection of medicinal recipes
You can prepare simple and effective remedies yourself. The following recipes are most popular.
Classic flavored drink
To do this, pour 5 tablespoons of dried chopped berries with water and boil for ten minutes. Then insist for 3 hours and take as directed.
Healing broth
Add two cups of boiling water to a tablespoon of chopped berries. Boil the product for fifteen minutes using a water bath, stir constantly. Insist 24 hours, strain and consume 100 grams twice a day before meals.
Life-giving oil
Take 200 grams of seeds and boil for fifteen minutes in 0.75 liters. vegetable oil. Then insist on a water bath for about five hours. When it cools down, it is necessary to squeeze and filter.
Vitamin infusion
Wash 100 grams of berries, crush and add 0.5 liters. vodka. Leave to infuse in a dark place for three weeks, constantly shaking the contents in the morning and evening.
Strain before use and drink 20 drops before meals three times a day. Store in a cool place protected from light.
The shelf life of the prepared products is not more than two days if stored in the refrigerator.
The role of rose hips in human life lies in the ability to synthesize substances necessary for human life.
Medicines and folk remedies from herbal raw materials bring undoubted benefits and rarely have side effects.
The main thing is to follow all the recommendations of the attending physicians and traditional medicine specialists.