Herb
Rosehip
The tangy fruit of the rose, rich in vitamin C, taken as tea or powder to support immunity and ease achy joints.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 82/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Rosehips are the small, tart fruits that form on rose bushes after the flowers fade, traditionally dried and used for tea or powder.
📜 Where it comes from
Rosehips have been gathered from wild rose bushes since ancient times, with Greco-Roman physicians noting their use for the gut and skin. They became especially prized in wartime Britain and Scandinavia, when rosehip syrup was distributed as a vitamin C source during shortages of citrus fruit. That tradition of rosehip as a folk vitamin supplement continues in herbal use today.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support the immune system with natural vitamin C
- May help support joint comfort
- May help supply antioxidants to the diet
- May help support healthy skin from the inside out
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tbsp dried rosehip (5 g) · about 14 calories
- Vitamin C 30mg
- Vitamin A 20mcg RAE
- Manganese 0.1mg
- Fiber 1g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1-2 teaspoons of dried rosehips in hot water for 10-15 minutes for a tart, fruity teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or stir rosehip powder into food; one to two cups a day.
How much: As teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, 1-2 teaspoons dried rosehips per cup, one to two cups daily; or rosehip powder per the label.
Why it works: Herbalists point to rosehip's high vitamin C and antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More → content as supporting immune function, while researchers studying joint comfort attribute its effects to compounds that may calm inflammationThe body's natural response to injury — like redness, swelling, or heat around a sore spot. More →.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Rosehips are the bright red-orange fruits left behind after roses bloom, and they're one of nature's richest sources of vitamin C... so much so that they were gathered to make syrupA sweet, thick herbal liquid that soothes the throat. How to make a syrup → for children during wartime shortages. They make a tangy, fruity teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → that supports the immune systemYour body's built-in defense team that fights off germs and helps you heal. More →, and rosehip powder has been studied for gently easing the stiffness of worn joints.
A simple infusionA tea made by steeping soft leaves or flowers in hot water. How to make an infusion → of the dried hips, or a spoon of the powder stirred into food, is all it takes. It's food-like and gentle; just rinse after the tart teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → to protect tooth enamel.
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⚠️ Cautions
- Generally very safe and food-like; its acidity can soften tooth enamel, so rinse after.
- Very high doses of its vitamin C may loosen the stool; those prone to kidney stones should be moderate.
- May mildly interact with blood thinners at large amounts... ordinary tea is gentle.
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