Little tricks of collecting, harvesting and brewing rose hips

Rosehip is a very useful plant that is widely used in folk medicine. For the manufacture of various medicinal products, both berries and rosehip root can be used. In autumn, rosehip petals and seeds are often used to prepare infusions and decoctions.

Content:

• Features of the plant and its properties
• How to collect and harvest rose hips
• How to brew rose hips correctly

Features of the plant and its properties

Rosehip by its content useful substances are superior to many other plants:

• Rosehips are rich in vitamin C, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the human body.
• Also, this plant has a large amount of ascorbic acid (even more than lemons and black currants).
• This plant has such a component as carotene, which significantly increases its beneficial properties.
• Rosehip has a lot of different vitamins (A, P, E, K, as well as B vitamins).
• It is also rich in various trace elements (for example, potassium, iron, chromium, sodium, copper, etc.).
• This plant consists of essential oils, tannins, pectins, sugars, etc.

This plant is very often used to treat various inflammatory diseases:

• Often this plant is used for dysfunction of internal organs (kidneys and digestive organs).
• Thanks to this plant, various pathogenic plants are destroyed in the human body.
• With the help of rose hips, you can cure a variety of skin diseases (ulcers, eczema, various wounds, etc.)

In such cases, the roots of this plant are used as an anti-inflammatory agent.

The presence of a large amount of ascorbic acid in this bush allows you to take decoctions from its fruits in the treatment of various colds. The high effect of this plant has been proven in the treatment of vascular problems, increased blood pressure, genitourinary system, etc. Rosehip is also very effective in treating the genitourinary system and gallbladder, bile ducts.

Despite the fact that the rosehip is characterized by excellent medicinal properties, it is contraindicated for use by many people.

The high concentration of ascorbic acid in this plant suggests that it is strictly forbidden to use it for people who suffer from gastritis or peptic ulcer disease. Also, this folk remedy is prohibited for people with heart failure, thrombophlebitis (increased blood clotting). That is why it is imperative to consult a doctor before using a rosehip decoction.

This plant is very effective and harmless during pregnancy. Pregnant women can easily and quickly get rid of various colds with the help of rose hips, by agreeing on its dosage with a doctor.

How to collect and harvest rose hips

Collecting and harvesting rose hips is a rather important and crucial moment.

Correct preparation this plant will help to achieve the most effective results in the treatment of various diseases.

Collecting rose hips:

• It starts at the end of August and continues until the onset of frost.
• After the rose hips came under the influence of frost, they lost all their properties. That is why it is almost impossible to dry them.
• Such fruits can be used to make syrups or juices. Decoctions can be prepared immediately after collecting frozen fruits.
• It is best to pick the fruit by hand. Since the rose hip bush is very large, it is almost impossible to reach its top with your hands. That is why, in order to collect berries at the top, a special hook is used, the manufacture of which is carried out from wire.
• When picking berries, it is strictly forbidden to remove sepals. Otherwise, the berries will grow moldy and spoil very quickly.
• Drying of fruits must be carried out in attics or in other rooms that are characterized by excellent air access.
• It is necessary to lay out the berries on plywood or on paper in a thin layer.
• Periodically, the berries need to be turned over and agitated.
• If the fruits did not have time to dry completely in the attic, they can be dried in a special dryer, which is characterized by the presence of air supply.

If you dry the fruit properly, it will have hard walls and a wrinkled surface.

Dog-rose fruit should break in your hands. This will indicate that they have gone through the correct drying procedure. Dried rose hips must be stored in a dry place for no more than two years. Throughout this period, the rosehip will retain its beneficial properties.

How to brew rose hips correctly

Many people know the excellent healing properties of rose hips, but how brew it not everyone knows.

This plant can be used in such forms as:

• Broth.
• Infusion.
• Ointments.
• Powder, etc.

The most commonly used is a decoction. In order for it to have a beneficial effect on the human body, it must be properly brewed.

There are several rules for brewing rose hips, which must be adhered to:

• Before brewing rosehip berries washed under cold running water.
• They must be cleaned of hairs.
• It is not worth boiling the berries whole, as this may not give the desired effect.
• It is best to grind them with a meat grinder. This is due to the fact that the berries in this form give more vitamins and nutrients to the infusion, which will be consumed by the patient.
• After brewing, the broth must be filtered with gauze. This will be able to finally rid him of the villi that accidentally got there.

Do not forget that it is contraindicated to drink a decoction with villi.

Also, when brewing rose hips, it must be remembered that the ratio of berries and water should be 1 to 10. Otherwise, a decoction of rose hips will not bring the desired effect (for example, with a large number of berries, you can harm the body, and with a small amount, on the contrary, you cannot wait for its effect actions).

Due to the large number of options for brewing rose hips, the patient can choose the most suitable option for himself. The most common is a decoction, for the preparation of which you need to pour a glass of boiling water over one tablespoon of chopped berries (for this you need to use enameled dishes, which are tightly closed with a lid).

Before use, this broth must be infused for ten hours.

Very often a thermos is used to brew rose hips. Rosehip fruits are poured into it and poured with boiling water. The infusion must be kept in a thermos for six hours, and then only taken. If you have fresh rosehip flowers at hand, then you can pour boiling water over them (200 grams of fresh chopped fruits per liter of boiling water). This infusion must be filtered and taken one glass three times a day before meals.

Flowers of this plant are also highly effective in the treatment of a variety of diseases.Therefore, they are also widely used for the preparation of decoctions. For brewing, you need to take several flowers and pour a glass of boiling water over them. The flowers are infused for 30 minutes, after which you can start taking the broth. You need to drink two glasses of this broth per day, dividing it into four doses.

Rosehip tea enjoys a high level of popularity.

To enhance the effect, a variety of ingredients are added to it that have healing properties. The most popular and highly effective teas are teas with the addition of honey and black currant leaves.

In order to make rosehip tea with honey, you must:

• Take the berries of the plant and honey. Lemon juice is also added to the tea.
• Rosehip fruits are crushed, get rid of the villi and boiled in an enamel bowl, tightly covered with a lid for 10 minutes.
• After the broth is removed from the heat, it must be infused for 10 minutes.
• Next, lemon juice and honey are added to the broth.

This traditional medicine is taken in the form of a delicious and healthy tea.

To make tea from rose hips and currant leaves, you must:

• Take these chopped ingredients in a 5 to 1 ratio.
• Rosehip berries must be poured with cold water and cooked for five minutes.
• Currant leaves are laid out on the bottom of an enamel dish, and pour hot broth.
• It is necessary to infuse tea for 20 minutes.

Proper preparation of rosehip decoctions will provide a rational and highly effective treatment for many diseases. The dosage of the decoction must be accurate, otherwise it can lead to undesirable consequences. Before taking rosehip decoctions, it is imperative to consult with your doctor, since self-medication is unsafe.

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