Rose hips* (seedless)
Rosa spp.
Part Used
Fruit
Systems
Skin
Actions
High in Vitamin C. For more actions/properties, see Rose.
Traditional Uses
An excellent immune-system booster, often used as a supplement to prevent or treat a cold. The fruit acids and pectin in rose hip tea is a mild diuretic and laxative. May improve and relieve symptoms of kidney disorders, and help in cases of mild constipation. ^1.
