Rosehip introduction

Our rosehip are taken from Greater Khingan Mountains, Lesser Khingan Mountains, and Changbai Mountain of northeastern area of China. This guarantees that our products are 100% natural wild and pesticides-free. Our rosehip is especially for Rosa acicularis Lindl.

1. Brief of Rosehips.

(1) Botanical Name: Rosa canina

(2) Plant Family: Rosaceae

(3) Common Names: Dogrose, Haggebutt, Wild Rose

(4) History: The word 'hips' comes from the Anglo-Saxon word hiope and 'Dog Rose' comes from dag meaning 'dagger'. Our rosehip is specially for Rosa acicularis Lindl, from Northeastern area of China

2. Plant Constituents of Rosehip

Contains: calcium, citrates, citric acid, iron, malates, malic acid, niacin, organic acids, pectin, phosphorus, resin, salts, sugar, tannin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin P , wax

3. Action:

(1) aperient [a mild stimulant producing a natural movement of the bowels; a gentle purgative]

(2) astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]

(3) diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]

(4) laxative (mild) [an agent promoting evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative]

(5) pectoral [remedy for pulmonary or other lung and chest diseases]

(6) nutrient [gives nourishment]

(7) refrigerant [an agent that lowers abnormal body heat, relieves thirst and gives a feeling of coolness]

(8) tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]

4. Usage of Rosehip :

(1) Blood Conditions: blood purifier; conditions where blood is being brought up via the lungs; internal hemorrhaging; spitting of blood

(2) Female Conditions: disorders of the breast; excessive menstruation; uterine cramps

(3) Gastrointestinal Conditions: diarrhea; dysentery; strengthens the stomach

(4) Respiratory Conditions: chest infections; colds; coughs; influenza

(5) Urinary Tract Conditions: cleans out the Kidneys and Bladder; eliminates uric acid accumulations, helping with gout and rheumatic complaints; fluid retention

(6) Other: allays thirst; builds strength when convalescing; deficiency of Vitamin C in children; general debility and exhaustion

(7) Externally: nourishes the skin

5. Products

Global Herbal Supplies has Rosehips available in the following forms

(1) Rosehips Extract

(2) Dried Rosehips

(3) Rosehip Essential Oil