Rose Hip

Scientific Name: Rosa canina (fructus)

Botanical Family: Rosaceae

Plant Type: Shrub (fruit)

Geographical Origin: Europe/Asia; naturalized

Species/Variety: Rosa canina (fructus)


Description

Red hips rich in ascorbate and flavonoids.

Therapeutic Properties

Vitamin C source; Antioxidant

Temperament

Neutral

How to Use

Tea; Syrup; Capsules

Dosage

Per label; tea of crushed hips

Precautions

Kidney stone risk with very high vitamin C intake

Replacement / Alternatives

Acerola; Elderberry

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany

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