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