Rose Hips

Rose hips are the bulb-like growths left on the end of the rose stem after the flower petals have fallen off. Rose hip herb, rose hip oil and rose hips tea have been used in herbal medicines for hundreds of years and are ideal for treating skin conditions, aiding in energy and detoxification of the body as well as preventing constipation.

Rose hips are some of the best sources of Vitamin C known, and are ideal as antioxidants. It has been discovered that ingesting rose hips raises body temperature that can help with detoxification as well as boosting the immune system and increasing metabolic rate. Many people indicate that a weight loss with regular consumption a tea containing rose hips may be 10 lbs in total, something that most dieters would be very happy with. Herbal teas including echninacea, rose hips and peppermint are often used as immunity boosters and as treatment for colds, flu and even fevers.

Rose hip seed oil or rose hip oil is an excellent treatment for skin dryness and helping to heal wounds. Rose hip oil and oil scars treatment is also effective, rubbing rose hip oil on the scar will help minimize the signs of the scar. Rose hip oil is basically a strong anti-bacterial agent and an astringent, helping the skin both cleanse as well as tighten. This natural actual will firm up the skin around old scars or new wounds, leading to less noticeable scarring in the future.

Rose hips facts include:

• Contain vitamin A, D, E
  
• Can help to treat urinary tract infections when consumed in tea form
  
• May be used in treating headaches
  
• Make excellent jams and preserves
  
• May be used in dried flower arrangements
  
• Most rose hip seed oil is produced in Chile
  
• Rose hip seed oil is excellent for treating brittle hair, nails and soothing skin.
  

Herbal essences rose hips shampoo and conditioners are ideal for helping dry and damaged hair and allowing it to be reconditioned to healthy hair. Many natural shampoos and hair and skin products contain rose hip seed oil.

If you wish to collect your own variety of rose hip items, start by carefully cutting rose hips off roses when the petals are completely off the stem. Usually the best time of the year is after the first frost when the rose hips have become a deep red or purple. The rose hips will then need to be completely cleaned and the small, hairy centers removed before processing.