Scientific name
Rosehip
Family
Rosaceae
Origin
Europe
Synonyms
Blotch rose or wild roseParts Used
The seeds, or pits, are used of the plant, which actually constitute the true fruits of the dog rose
Chemical constituents
- L-ascorbic acid;
- Pectins;
- Tannins;
- Sugars;
- Organic acids;
- Essential oil;
- Carotenoids;
- Anthocyanins;
- Flavonoids.
Rosehip in Herbalist: Properties of Rosehip
Rosehip-based preparations are used as antioxidants, immunomodulators, vitamins, antiasthenics, adjuvants in flu syndromes, capillary protectors and as intestinal astringents.
