Contents
In line with its mission, the Editorial Board of MedTvoiLokony makes every effort to provide reliable medical content supported by the latest scientific knowledge. The additional flag “Checked Content” indicates that the article has been reviewed by or written directly by a physician. This two-step verification: a medical journalist and a doctor allows us to provide the highest quality content in line with current medical knowledge.
Our commitment in this area has been appreciated, among others, by by the Association of Journalists for Health, which awarded the Editorial Board of MedTvoiLokony with the honorary title of the Great Educator.
Wild rose is a shrub of the rose family. It is widely used in cosmetology and pharmaceuticals, as well as herbal medicine and folk medicine. Today, wild rose is an ingredient of many cosmetics and dietary supplements. She is credited with having an immunological effect.
- Wild rose is one of the superfoods that grow in Poland
- In addition, in our country you can meet several dozen species of this plant
- Rosehip has several dozen times more vitamin C than citrus
- More information can be found on the Onet homepage.
Wild rose – basic information
As many as 1400 species of wild rose grow around the world. Its individual varieties differ in the color of the flowers and the shape of the fruit. In There are 23 plant species available in Poland. The wild rose is very popular among herbalists, and what is most valuable in it are its flowers and fruits. This is due to the fact that both parts are rich in, inter alia, in vitamin C.
Wild rose, many people don’t know, is richer in vitamin C than many citrus. Among Polish varieties, there are even those containing 3500 mg of vitamin C in 100 g of drink, which is several times higher than that of an ordinary wild rose. The plant, in addition to vitamin C, contains: vitamin A, tannins, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamins B1 and B2 and pectin.
Wild rose is a prickly shrub. Its colloquial names are chinchin and dog rose. In Poland, the ruffled rose is the most popular. Interestingly, each of the plant varieties has found application in the pharmaceutical and cosmetology industries. Extracts of individual varieties are also used in the production of dietary supplements. Once it was used, inter alia, for the treatment of rabies, and during World War II it was one of the main sources of vitamin C.
The rest of the text is below the video.
Wild rose – healing properties
Wild variety contains a large amount of vitamins. As a result, it is used for sore throats, indigestion and inflammation of the urinary system. Rosehip also has a beneficial effect on the work of the liver and kidneys and strengthens blood vessels. The plant is appreciated by many people suffering from atherosclerosis, because the flavonoids contained in it reduce the reactivated oxygen from the blood. Take advantage of Cleansing Drops with nettle, horsetail and rosehip, which support the work of the urinary system and help to cleanse the body of toxins.
Eating 3 rosehips a day provides your body with a full dose of vitamin C. However, they can be processed in different ways. Enthusiasts of tinctures and wine pick rose hips when the first frost begins. In turn, for the production of jams and other preserves, wild rose should be harvested between June and August. Wild rose is an ingredient popular in folk medicine. It is also included in dietary supplements, such as Herbapol, a syrup for immunity with vitamin C, which you can buy at a promotional price at Medonet Market. Also the preparation Vitamin C 250mg Terranova Multiascorbate is discounted and you can buy it at a lower price.
The unique health properties of wild rose are due to, among others, with quercetin present in its fruit. According to scientists, this ingredient can inhibit the development of melanoma cells. In natural medicine, wild rose has been used for centuries for kidney problems, as rosehip has a diuretic effect and helps to cleanse the urinary tract.
Rosehips are not the only elements of wild rose that are valuable from a health point of view. Its leaves and flowers contain flavonoids with strong antioxidant properties. Thanks to them, it is also possible to limit the development of melanoma cells. Moreover, oil containing a large amount of vitamin A, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is pressed from the seeds of the rose hips.
Try the Rose Garden, an organic herbal and fruit tea that warms you up and quenches your thirst. You can also choose Ecological Rose Syrup available on Medonet Market in 270 ml bottles.
Find out why vitamin C is not a panacea for colds and flu
Wild rose – use in cosmetics
Wild rose, thanks to the content of vitamin C and carotene, has a beneficial effect on the skin. The presence of the above-mentioned ingredients makes rose cosmetics brighten the skin, even out its color and revive it. Rosehip extract also brightens freckles. The cosmetics industry uses rosehip in the production of creams, tonics, shower gels, soaps and shampoos.
Rosehip extract is the most popular in the cosmetics industry. Rose oil is used, among others for perfume production as it has a sweet aroma. Interestingly, it also has an anti-depressant effect. Rose oil nourishes the skin and is especially useful for sensitive and dry skin. It is even described as the most precious essential oil in the world! Therefore, the price of the cosmetic is not among the lowest. The production of one kilogram of the oil requires five tons of rose flowers. Rosehip oil is found, among others in the Day Cream Illuminating Diamond Look Bioherba.
Rose oil helps in treating severe migraine headaches and helps fight motion sickness and relieve PMS symptoms. Rosehip extract rejuvenates the skin and normalizes the sebaceous glands, and is even a natural aphrodisiac, so it helps people with low libido. You can use it for both bathing and massage. It also reduces stretch marks and prevents new ones from forming.
At Medonet Market you can buy Oio Lab serum with rosehip seed oil, which minimizes the appearance of wrinkles and evens out skin discoloration. When you want to take care of your youthful appearance, we also recommend a repair facial treatment and a strongly moisturizing serum. You can also try a make-up remover milk or a make-up remover oil from Rosadia, which are recommended for dry and combination skin.
Rosehip cosmetics
One of the most popular products of this type are creams for mature skin. Rosehip causes cells to renew themselves and the complexion gains an even color. Thanks to it, the contours of the face are also strengthened. However, we will not find many cosmetics exclusively with rosehip extract. Many of them also contain oils from other fruits, such as apricot kernels.
Rosehip extract is great for treating stretch marks, burn scars and wrinkles. Creams containing rosehip extract effectively regenerate the skin. Thanks to them, it becomes healthier and firmer. Creams, which include wild rose, also reduce stains and discoloration of the skin and stimulate the production of collagen – as a result, the skin returns to its original state faster.
Wild rose is perfect for everyday care cosmetics. One of them is, for example, soap with rose extract, which is milder than other products of this type. Rose soap enthusiasts also appreciate them for their exceptionally strong and pleasant fragrance. It is a great cosmetic for people with sensitive skin. Rose soap has a sweet scent that you can smell quickly throughout the bathroom.
It is also worth taking care of your skin from the inside, i.e. by drinking regularly Pukka Blackcurrant Beauty – currant tea with rosehip. The tea lightens discolorations and restores the skin’s radiance.
Wild rose and rose water
Rose water can also be considered a rosehip cosmetic. Even though it is a by-product of rose oil production, that doesn’t make it worthless. On the contrary, rose water is one of the oldest beauty cosmetics, in ancient Egypt it was used, among others, for cleansing the face and added to nourishing baths. It is worth having rose water in the cupboard. It is helpful for people with oily and dry skin.
Rosehip water helps keep the skin’s pH normal. It makes the skin firmer and cleaner – the cosmetic is still great for unclogging skin pores. What’s more, it also has anti-inflammatory properties, so washing the skin with it relieves inflammation and eczema. The product has antibacterial properties and can heal scars and wounds. Rosehip water helps in reducing wrinkles.
The product in question, as well as other cosmetics containing rosehip extract, has anti-depressant properties. The scent of rose water soothes and promotes relaxation. Some people “perfume” the rose quilt and pillow with water, making them sleep better. In addition, rose water is still a great addition to the bath, after which the skin will become soft.
Homemade rosehip peeling recipe
Rose peeling is a great way to moisturize the skin. Many of its supporters believe that it is much better than many drugstore peels. However, it should be remembered that a home-made cosmetic will have a slightly different consistency than the aforementioned drugstore peeling. As a result, it adheres less to the face, which does not mean that it will have poor cleansing properties.
To make the recipe below, you will need 30 ml of rosehip oil and about 14 g of dried rosehip petals. Apart from them, you should get coconut oil (about 40-50 g) and hyaluronic acid gel (about 10 ml). In addition to them, you will need sugar and oatmeal – about 1 cup of each. Rosehip peeling will lose its properties about 3 months after production.
The preparation of rosehip peeling consists in mixing individual ingredients. First, crush the oatmeal, add sugar, coconut oil, rosehip oil and the rest of the ingredients. Sprinkle rose petals at the very end. It is worth remembering about the proper grinding of sugar and oatmeal, so that they are neither too fine nor too thick.
Rosehip tea – why should you drink it?
Drinking infusion is especially useful on colder days. The high vitamin C content of rosehip tea makes it a drink that helps in the treatment of colds and other immunodeficient conditions. Rosehip has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. The infusion prepared from it will help in the treatment of stomach ailments, e.g. from duodenal problems and diarrhea.
We recommend Pukka Love – tea with rose, chamomile and lavender, which has a positive effect on the digestive system, and also relaxes and makes it easier to fall asleep.
People who drink rosehip tea appreciate it for its beneficial effects on the appearance of the skin. The infusion contains fruit acids that lighten and soften the skin. Thanks to them, the epidermis also becomes more elastic. Additionally, you can use rose oil, but make sure that it is not a product containing preservatives. Rosehips are also helpful in strengthening blood vessels and thus improve the work of the circulatory system.
Rosehip tea is also a natural remedy to help treat arthritis. Consuming rosehips improves joint function and has a positive effect on the mood. Rose tea enthusiasts say that drinking the infusion on a regular basis will make the joints less stiff and therefore less painful. Rosehip tea is recommended for people with hip and knee arthritis.
EKO wild rose fruit, EKO rose petals or EKO rosebuds in the form of dried tea for making tea are available at Medonet Market. You can also use Szczepanówka rosehip syrup, which is worth adding to regular tea.
How to prepare rosehip tea?
To prepare the tea, you need rosehips, which are harvested between August and September. After washing them, cut the fruit in half and hollow out the center. Note – rosehip flesh is inedible and may cause poisoning. When the halves are dry, just pour hot water over a few of them for about 15-20 minutes – do not pour boiling water over them. Before infusion, you can warm it up a little.
When preparing the infusion, it is important to properly prepare the rosehips. First of all, they should be cleaned of the remains of twigs and flowers. Wild rose suitable for making an infusion of it should not be soft. When collecting fruit, it is worth wearing thick gloves so as not to cut yourself. It is worth picking medium-sized fruits, because they have the strongest aroma.
- If you want to try ready-made rosehip tea, be sure to reach for Kombucha Wellness with rose for better digestion and immunity.
Find out more about medicinal herbs
Rosehip juice – what is worth knowing about it?
Rosehip juice is a unique healing drink, recommended for people during convalescence. Drinking it also protects the cardiovascular system, because it contains folic acid and vitamin B12, the deficiency of which causes diseases of this system. Rosehip juice is recommended for the elderly and all those who live under stress on a daily basis and sleep too short. The drink supports detoxification and prevents neurodegenerative diseases.
Herbal Monasterium rosehip juice without added sugar can be found at Medonet Market.
Rosehip juice can be used as an additive to, for example, tea. Many people use it interchangeably with sugar. Moreover, it quenches thirst no less than sparkling water. To prepare the drink, prepare approx. 2 kg of rosehips and pour boiling water (approx. 1-2 liters) over them. Then it is enough to heat it up, strain it and add boiling water and 5g of citric acid again. Finally, heat the juice for 10 minutes, strain, add sugar and pour into bottles.
You can also buy ready-made Rosehip Juice 500ml.