In September, when the berries of the rosehip ripen, many go to pick them. This is because the fruits are able to boost the immune system and protect a person from serious diseases. Only fully ripened berries should be selected, since they contain the maximum amount of useful vitamins and minerals.

Does rosehip boost immunity

This medicinal plant is often used in folk medicine. Many pick berries for the winter to make teas and decoctions from them. Due to the high concentration of various vitamins in the composition of the fruits, they contribute to raising the immune system, which allows you to create a natural defense of the body against viruses and infections, without the use of drugs.

To increase immunity, you need to drink drinks that consist of rosehip berries daily for 3-4 weeks.

Vitamins in Rose Hips

The composition of the berries of the culture revealed a high concentration of vitamin C - 650 mg per 100 g of product. Thanks to this substance, the human immune system is enhanced. Among other vitamins noted:

1. Beta carotene. This substance, getting into the human body, is synthesized into vitamin A. This allows you to accelerate all metabolic processes of internal organs. Also, vitamin A helps improve vision.
2. Riboflavin, or B2 (25 mg). With its help, the body carries out the exchange of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. If a person regularly consumes berries or a drink of them, then this will be a good prevention of cataracts. Vitamin B2 also improves the appearance of nails, skin and hair.
3. The berries have niacin (62 mg). It normalizes the amount of cholesterol in the blood, promotes energy production and improves joint mobility.
4. Vitamin E (1.6 mg) is necessary for the body to protect against the effects of the negative environment. It helps maintain youthful skin.

Rosehip contraindications

Drinks and fresh berries of this plant are good for humans. However, a number of contraindications to this product can be noted. You can not use it if you have problems with the digestive system (gastritis, ulcer or increased acidity of the gastric juice). It is forbidden to take berries or decoction to those who suffer from diseases of the cardiovascular system (endocarditis, thrombophlebitis or thrombosis).

Did you know? Rosehip flowers will help determine the approximate time. They open at 4 in the morning, and close at 8 in the evening. Rosehip-based drinks should be consumed in minimal quantities for those who have problems with pressure (hypotension or hypertension). The product carries special danger to people in the second case: if you ignore this fact, it is able to increase blood pressure so much that a brain hemorrhage occurs.

In order not to harm your body, use rosehips in small quantities, not exceeding the daily allowance. It is best to undergo a medical examination in advance and take the product after consulting a doctor.

How to brew a rosehip

To preserve all the medicinal properties of the plant, it is necessary to brew its fruits without strong heat treatment.

The step-by-step preparation procedure is as follows:

1. Rinse 100 g of rosehip berries under running water.
2. Lay them on a towel and grind with a kitchen hammer. You can use a blender for speed.
3. Place the berries in a container that has previously undergone heat treatment (scalded with boiling water).
4. Pour boiled water at a temperature of + 70 ° C to + 85 ° C. Use no more than 1 liter of liquid.
5. Let the broth brew for 10 hours.

Video: How to brew a rosehip

How to drink dog rose for children

The daily rate of brewing rose hips for children is different from adults. The child should not drink more than 100 ml per day. You can take such a drink no longer than 21 days, as the consequences can be unpleasant - there are health problems such as heartburn, diarrhea, and nausea.

Children should drink the broth according to the following principles:

• to prevent viral and infectious diseases, it is enough to consume 100 ml of the drink during the day. This is best done after a meal;
• to reduce appetite, the child is given no more than 50 ml 30 minutes before breakfast, and he should drink the rest 2 hours before bedtime;
• so that in a child’s body calcium and iron are better absorbed, you need to drink 100 ml of broth in the evening.

If a child has side effects - diarrhea and skin rashes, it is necessary to immediately stop this treatment method. After this, consult a doctor and undergo a full examination of the body. The baby's health should be taken seriously so as not to provoke the development of a stomach ulcer or an individual intolerance to the culture.

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How to drink rosehips for adults

For adults, the daily rate of decoction is 200 ml. If you decide to use a drink for the prevention of diseases, then you must drink the entire recommended amount on an empty stomach. You can start breakfast only after 40-60 minutes. To reduce body weight (weight loss), the daily norm is taken evenly throughout the day. It is best to drink half in the morning, 30 minutes after eating, and leave the rest for the evening.

In order for a dogrose to provoke the removal of bile from the body, it is necessary to drink a decoction on an empty stomach. Use the entire volume at once and start breakfast in 40 minutes. A drink made from berries can destroy tooth enamel. To prevent this from happening, it is taken with a tube. Rinse your mouth immediately with clean water.

Important! If you suffer from increased acidity of the stomach, add a little clean filtered water to the infusion. So the concentration of juice will be slightly lower, which will not affect the state of the digestive system.

Other beneficial properties of rose hips

Rosehip berries have long been known for their beneficial properties.

• They have a strong effect on the human body, helping to cope with such diseases:
• low formation of blood bodies (anemia);
• atherosclerosis;
• poor metabolism;
• decreased gastric secretion;
• bleeding in the reproductive system (uterus, ovaries);
• low tissue regeneration (long healing of wounds and bone fusion);
• malaria;
• general depletion of the body.

Also, the berries of the plant positively affect the state of male health. With it, you can heal the prostate and increase potency. Some men take tincture to get rid of inflammatory processes in the genitals.

The use of rosehip berries has a positive effect on overall health, however, such an effect is observed if the daily norms are observed. If you exceed the allowable amount of the product, you can provoke poisoning and increased acidity of the stomach. For these reasons, take self-medication only after consulting a doctor who will prescribe you the necessary amount of rose hips, based on the characteristics of the body.