Rose hip rich in vitamins

“A little man standing in the forest...” Hoffmann von Fallersleben sang in his folk song about the little black-headed purple fruit. Collect vitamin heroine at the edge of the forest.

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Proud age

The pink rose is native to Europe and Asia. It grows on wild rose bushes in jungles and forests, but also as a fruit. It has been used as a medicine since the Middle Ages. According to Greek mythology, the goddess of love Aphrodite gave the rose her beauty.

Rose hips ripen into bright red fruits in the fall. Warning: Touching fine hair with its grains causes constant itching. Wear disposable gloves when handling. Hair loses its effect when cooked.

Rose hips have a delicate fruity taste. When cooked, it tastes similar to tomatoes. Rosehip peels can be easily dried - after which they are brewed with boiling water to make aromatic tea.

Hip doctor

The pulp and skin contain a lot of vitamin C and also have a diuretic effect - ideal for diseases of the bladder and kidneys. Galactolipid, a secondary plant substance, relieves the symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis. Rose hip also contains a lot of cancer-inhibiting lycopene and is rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and provitamin A.