Actions Anti-oxidant, astringent, anti-viral, diuretic.

key constituents

Vitamins A.B,D,E and C (approximately 20-60 times as much Vit C as oranges, weight for weight); flavonoids; tannins; sugars; acids; pectin; carotenoids (lycopene).

 

Rose hips are known to be the one of natures richest sources of vitamin C and has been used for countless generations in European herbal medicine  for relief of joint and rheumatism.

Scientific research now supports the traditional use ,showing that rose hips can relieve the joint pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis. It also can increase joint mobility for arthritis suffers ,including morning joint stiffness on waking, manage joint pain, relieve arthritis pain and even improve sleep when it is affected by joint pain and discomfort.

Rose hip has been used traditionally to treat a range of conditions including diarrhea, bladder infections and diabetes. In food, rose hips are used in teas, jams, jellies and soups, and as a natural source of vitamin C. The vitamin C content of fresh rose hips is higher than that found in citrus fruits. Rose hip is also high in folate and contains vitamins A, B3, D and E along with flavonoids, carotenoids, betasitosterol, fructose, malic acid, tannins, magnesium, zinc, copper and numerous other phytochemicals including recently characterized galactolipids

Diuretic and laxative

The fruit acids and pectin in rose hip tea is a mild diuretic and laxative. It is used to improve, and relieve the symptoms of kidney disorders, or to help in the case of mild constipation. To make the tea simply pour a cup boiling water over a tablespoon of crushed, dried hips and let steep. After straining out any pieces of the hips you can add honey and drink.

Antioxidant activity

Rose hip is rich in polyphenolic compounds such as proanthocyanidins and flavonoids such as quercetin and catechin The high phenolic and flavonoid content of rose hips has been observed to correlate with antioxidant activity and when rose hip extract containing these phenolics is deprived of vitamin C it still shows considerable antioxidant activity. This activity includes protective effects against oxidative stress, enhanced activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and catalase, and protective effects on gap junction intercellular communication.

Equine health use of rose hips 

Cullulla Rd number one ingredients is rose hips which we use in all products.

Rose hips are one of the richest sources of vitamin C and also contain vitamin A, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and vitamin K. They can help any horse fight off infections and boost his immune health. By feeding your horse a tablespoon or two of rose hip powder, you’re giving him his daily ration of vitamin C in a natural, more usable form.

Feeding rose hips on a regular basis will also help encourage hoof growth due to its naturally-occurring biotin content coupled with its flavonoid and copper content. In nursing foals, feeding rose hips to the mare and foal has also proven helpful in preventing scouring on the mare’s cycle.

 

Naturally occurring vitamin C has been found to be far more readily absorbed than artificial

vitamin c; therefore the benefits of feeding rose hips to horses should be an obvious choice.

Rose hips are a great source of Iron and can be used to rehabilitate weak kidneys .They are also a good tonic for liver based ailments .

Rose hips have been feed to horses to improve the horses immune system or to assist with recovery from trauma.

As well as being considered a herbal dietary supplement, rose hips are often fed to horses recuperating from illness or injury as they help to restore the immune system and aid tissue repair.  Feeding Rose hips as part of the daily diet is beneficial for preventing illness. The vitamin C in rose hips acts as a natural antihistamine, which can assist the allergy-prone horse. Bioflavonoids, as well as having potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, enhance vitamin C’s ability to strengthen blood vessel walls, and this effect contributes to rose hips’ reputation for encouraging healthy hoof growth.  Rose hips can also help alleviate gastric inflammation and diarrhoea

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