Health Benefits of Rose Hip           | Fusion - WeRIndia

Rose hip or rose hep or rose haw is the fruit of a wild rose plant. Its color ranges from orange to purplish black. It grows from late summer to autumn.

This fruit is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to improve the function of kidneys.

Rose hip is taken as a tea or a supplement. Rose hip essential oil is used for aromatherapy.

Rose hip has many health benefits.

Here is a list of some benefits:

• Rose hip helps prevent heart problems by improving systolic blood pressure and reducing bad cholesterol levels.
• It aids lower abdominal fat and abdominal visceral fat. It helps people who want to lose their weight by regulating their body mass index.
• One study revealed that rose hip powder reduced the accumulation of fat in the liver. It also normalized blood sugar levels. Hence consuming rose hip controls diabetes.
• Being rich in vitamin C, this fruit improves immunity.
• Some studies have shown that it can treat symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Regular intake of its supplements helps alleviate the pain of osteoarthritis. It also improved the physical function in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
• A study showed that rose hip extract can reduce the growth and migration of breast cancer cells by more than 40 per cent. The phytochemicals present in this fruit may prevent the proliferation of human cancer cells as per the study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
• Rose hip treats gastrointestinal problems including constipation, diarrhoea, stomach ulcers, kidney disorders, gallstones and gallbladder problems.
• It prevents skin problems related to aging like fine lines, wrinkles etc. It increases skin cell longevity and retains skin moisture and elasticity.

Rose hip has a high amount of vitamin C and can interact with certain drugs. Hence, take the advice of your physician if you are using any medicines.

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