Articles of category "rosehip Tea"

Rosehips, known also as the rose haws are rose plants that are usually orange or red, but can vary in color from dark purple to black depending on species. Rosehips have been cultivated for many centuries and not without reason: roses were used as medicine and food, as well as revered for their beauty. Rosehips of some species are a wonderful source of Vitamin C and are used as herbal tea, blended with hibiscus. They can also be used as ingredients in marmalade, jelly and jam.

For centuries, the use of strong rosehip tea, known as Rosa Canina, has been used as a popular alternative to the standard Western medicine for a great number of problems, such as diarrhea, urinary tract problems, bladder infections, coughs and headaches, as well as an overall tonic for boosting the body. The results of numerous researches are evidence the rosehips can be used as an effective remedy for many various ailments.