Rosehip fruit

Rosehip fruit for the immune system

Rosehip fruit - 100g

Latin name: Fructus Rosae canina L. (Rosaceae)
 

Description: wild shrub with long, green and brown stems reaching up to 3 m in height. Leaves are glabrous, unpetioled, with 5-7 leaflets with short petioles, elliptic, toothed. Both stem and petiole are covered with spines. The flowers are clustered in groups from 3 to 5, with a baby pink color. The fruit is shiny, bright red, fleshy, with yellowish hard seeds inside.

Effects and health benefits:

Immune system: rosehips have been shown to have the highest vitamin C content of all fruits and vegetables. This vitamin plays a very important role in immunity by stimulating the production of white blood cells, lymphocytes, which are the first defence against infection. In addition, they also contain high levels of polyphenols and vitamins A and E, which help further protect the immune system. 

Antioxidant action: in a study of the antioxidant content of six fruit extracts, rosehips were found to have the highest antioxidant capacity - high levels of polyphenols, carotenoids and vitamins C and E, all of which have powerful antioxidant properties. They protect cells from damage, protect against chronic diseases. 

Heart: studies have shown that eating rosehips can improve heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. This is due to the vitamin C they contain, as well as the high concentration of antioxidants and flavonoids, which reduce the risk of heart disease and improve blood flow to the heart.

Chronic diseases: rosehip seeds are a great source of phytonutrients. The consumption of foods that contain them is recommended to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. 

Osteoarthritis: the polyphenols and anthocyanin contained in rosehips have anti-inflammatory effects and make them a good option for people who cannot take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or other pain medications. 

General health: the oleic acid in rosehip seeds stimulates cell receptors to reduce levels of bad cholesterol. Linoleic acid supports healthy cell growth in the lungs, stomach, skin, chest, and colon.

Skin: rosehip seeds are high in polyunsaturated fats and lycopene, which maintain a healthy skin membrane that acts as a barrier, protecting against inflammation and ultraviolet (UV) rays. They help to preserve moisture and elasticity, which respectively reduces the amount and intensity of wrinkles. In addition, the antioxidants and vitamin C in rosehip increase collagen synthesis and cell turnover and the ability to renew. This action has been proven in several scientific studies, but it should be taken into account that this effect is strongest when the fruit is consumed (see: rosehip flour and organic rosehip seed oil).

Store in dry and ventilated rooms.

Ingredients: rosehips fruits (100%)
Unit: bag 100 g
Packing: 32 bags / carton