Rosehip not only has many health benefits, but it can also give your beauty routine a big boost!
5 Surprising Benefits of Rose Hips
Roses are red. Violet is blue. I know a secret. can i share with you Rose hips might be just the secret ingredient your medicine cabinet is missing!
Not only do rosehips have many health benefits, but they can also go a long way toward boosting your beauty routine.
Let’s dive into why you’ll love adding rose hips For your life!
#1.Rose Hips Are Rich in Vitamins and Antioxidants
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Rose hips are a super source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and other antioxidants that help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. In fact, rose hips have one of the highest antioxidant capacities among fruits and vegetables.
rosehip powder, syrupand Tea are three delicious ways to harness this phytonutrient powerhouse.
#2.Rose Hips Improve Skin Health
Rose hips’ high vitamin C content may help improve skin health and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by restoring skin elasticity.
DIY Rosehip Face Mask Recipe
Here’s a quick and easy DIY rosehip face mask recipe:
- Combine 1 tbsp rosehip powder1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- Apply the mixture to the face and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Wash with warm water.
- Your skin will feel soft and smooth with a beautiful glow.
#3.Rose Hips May Aid Weight Loss
image from Vermeer Rajk from Pixar
Rose hips may help support weight loss goals. Enzymes in rose hips may change the way we use the fat we already have in our bodies, promoting higher energy levels and easier fat burning. Rose hips are also high in fiber, which may keep you feeling full and may reduce your overall calorie intake.
Our DIY Rosehip and Marshmallow Syrup Kit makes it easy to harness the power of rosehips! Learn more here.
Try adding a spoonful of rosehip powder to a smoothie for a delicious dose of phytonutrients and fiber. Would you think I was crazy if I suggested adding a little rosehip powder to homemade bread and cookies? Try it before you judge me.
(OK, maybe these aren’t the best options for weight loss. But they’re awesome!)
#4.Rose Hips Stimulate Your Immune System
Rose hips contain several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, which may help boost immune system function. Rose hips have immune-stimulating properties that may help prevent infections.
You can also enjoy:
Rosehip is one of my favorite herbs to use when I am around patients. Not only do I help myself stay healthy, but it’s also one of the tastiest herbs for immune support.
#5.Rose Hips Contain Anti-Inflammatory Compounds
Rose hips contain compounds with various anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. Rosehip powder may help reduce joint inflammation/arthritis symptoms.
Have you ever made rosehip tea? it is so good! Use rosehip powder or chopped rosehips and steep like any other tea. Try pairing it with hibiscus for extra flavor and deeper color. Or combine rose hips with marshmallow root for maximum soothing benefits.
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Scott Sexton is a TGN pioneer, an experimental gardener, a relentless weeder, and a largely nonprofit herbalist (which makes him to the chagrin of his wife).When Scott isn’t teaching foraging classes, testing theories in the garden, or grazing cattle in the forest, he can be found in his Facebook page, “A Forager’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse”.
