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Rosehips are used for a variety of purposes because of their many health and wellness benefits

Rosehip Tea

The rosehip is the budding red fruit of a rose plant. Rosehips are used for a variety of purposes because of their many health and wellness benefits. They are used frequently in a variety of healthy food dishes, as well as soups, syrups, jams, wine and teas. For tea, they may be used dried or fresh. Simply steep a teaspoon or two into boiling water and enjoy the many benefits.

Vitamin C Powerhouse

Rosehip tea as a powerhouse for Vitamin C. In fact, it has 20 to 40 percent more Vitamin C than most citrus fruits, according to an article in "Backwoods Home" magazine. Vitamin C is vital to the proper functioning of many body systems including the immune and cardiovascular systems, as well as essential to skin care, teeth and gum care, hair health and more.

Anti-Inflammatory

Rosehip tea offers relief and benefit to those suffering from knee and hip osteoarthritis, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, because it contains high levels of antioxidant flavonoids with known anti-inflammatory properties. Regular intake of rosehips in food or tea provides a decrease in joint pain and stiffness caused by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. In many cases, it even increases flexibility in hips and knees giving patients relief from swelling and stiffness in the areas of arthritis.

Stomach Soother

discusses the many ways that drinking rosehip tea strengthens the stomach and soothes nausea, diarrhoea and other intestinal disturbances. Drinking the tea helps regulate bile flow to provide relief for mild cramping.

Decreases Cold and Influenza Symptoms

Because of the large quantities of Vitamin C in rosehips, as well as Vitamins D, E and antioxidants, regular consumption of rosehip tea can stimulate the immune system and fend off seasonal colds and flu. Drinking the tea helps to loosen bronchial mucus for better relief from congestion.

Relieve Urinary Tract and Bladder Infections

Rosehip tea also flushes out the body, and acts as a disinfectant for bloating and many urinary tract infections.