ROSE HIPS (F106)

Rose Hips are the fruit of the rose plant that ripen in autumn after the flower has been pollinated. Once the flower is fertilized, the petals of the rose flower wither and fall away, leaving behind a small edible orange-red fruit containing seeds. The fine hair inside Rose Hips should not be avoided as they can cause digestive irritation as well as itchiness if it is exposed to the skin. Rose Hips have historically been used for medicinal purposes, typically for stomach issues such as stomach spasms, stomach acid deficiency, ulcers and more. They have also been used for intestinal conditions and a number of other related ailments. Rose Hips are known for their unusually high level of vitamin C as well as their high amount of lycopene, an important antioxidant in the human diet.