Nutrition and Diet, Phytotherapy Specialist Şeyda Sıla Bilgili said, “It is possible to see the many benefits of rosehip, which stands out w...
Nutrition and Diet, Phytotherapy Specialist Şeyda Sıla Bilgili said, “It is possible to see the many benefits of rosehip, which stands out with its strong antioxidant structure, especially in the winter months, on your health when you brew it correctly and consume it judiciously. "Two cups of rosehip tea and one tablespoon of sugar-free rosehip marmalade a day should be part of your nutrition plan," he said.Rosehip flowers, which contain 60 times more vitamin C than lemon, are used as medicinal drugs, while its nuts are used to make marmalade and jam, especially herbal teas to strengthen the immune system.
Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital Nutrition and Diet, Phytotherapy Specialist Şeyda Sıla Bilgili explained the 9 prominent benefits of rosehip and made important warnings and suggestions.
STRENGTHENING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Stating that rosehip, which strengthens the immune system thanks to the abundant vitamin C, polyphenols and antioxidants in its structure, has rich vitamins and minerals, he said, "With its valuable minerals such as magnesium and iron, as well as lycopene and vitamins A, B, E, K, it increases body resistance, nerves and nerves." It benefits the system and cell renewal. Research shows that rosehip, which contains 60 times more vitamin C than lemon, is superior to tangerines and oranges.
IT IS GOOD FOR CONSTIPATION
Rosehip, which can grow in all seasons in our country, is a natural source of healing for those suffering from constipation. The pectin contained in rose hips, which is beneficial for many diseases, has a lactative effect. In other words, it creates a diarrhea-like effect that occurs due to overwork of the intestines. Thus, when consumed regularly, it relieves constipation and facilitates digestion. It reduces intestinal parasites.
PROTECTS AGAINST CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Rosehip, which is useful in lowering bad cholesterol in the blood and increasing the level of good cholesterol, thus protects against cardiovascular diseases. You can brew rose hips as tea and consume them, or you can make sugar-free marmalade.
PREVENTS CANCER
Rosehip, which is a strong protector against free radicals that can damage healthy cells by turning them into cancerous cells, also prevents the growth and development of cancer cells with the powerful antioxidants it contains.
HELPING BLOOD CLOTTING
Due to the vitamin K it contains, rosehip helps blood clotting. For this reason, patients with problems such as thrombosis, vein inflammation, and thrombophlebitis, which is the formation of blood clots in the veins and obstruction of blood flow, should consume it with caution.
IT BEAUTIFIES THE SKIN
Being rich in vitamin A, rosehip helps the skin maintain its elasticity and has a delaying effect on aging. It also increases collagen level.
It removes scars and acne. Rosehip seeds are rich in gammalinoleic acid (GLA). Gamalinoleic acid revitalizes the skin and is also beneficial for sun-induced burns.
PREVENTS ANEMIA
Anemia due to iron deficiency is a very common problem in our country, especially in women and children. It helps the iron taken with food to be released and used in the body. In this way, it prevents anemia caused by iron deficiency.
USEFUL FOR THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
It is also useful for the growth and development of children, but only in moderation! It should not be given to children under 1 year of age without consulting their doctor.
PREVENTS INFLAMMATION, PREVENTS FLUID LOSS AND CALCIFICATION IN THE KNEE
Studies conducted in recent years show that rose hips have properties that prevent inflammation. Rosehip consumption is effective in reducing pain due to osteoarthritis caused by arthritis in the knee, deterioration in the structure of the cartilage tissue in the joints, thinning and wear of the cartilage.
In addition, studies have proven that rosehip is good for fluid loss in the knee, which is a common problem for many people today. Lycopene, an important carotenoid found in rosehip puree, has a protective effect on the onset and progression of not only cataracts but also other eye diseases.
WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WHEN BREWING ROSE HIP TEA?
Nutrition and Diet, Phytotherapy Specialist Bilgili, regarding what to pay attention to when brewing and consuming rosehip;
“Crush 5-6 rose hips by crushing them lightly in a mortar. Then brew it in a glass (200 ml) of boiling water for 10 minutes.
Keep the lid closed while brewing so that the vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, does not disappear when it passes into the water.
Whatever you boil for a long time, the vitamin C content decreases, so do not extend the brewing time. Drink 30 minutes after meals. To fully benefit from the rich vitamins and minerals of rosehip, consume it within 5 minutes after preparing it.
Since the amount of vitamin C decreases rapidly during cooling, the amount of vitamin C in marmalade and molasses decreases compared to rosehip tea.
Make sure you make your marmalade without sugar. "When storing rose hips, whether whole, crumbled or in powder form, be sure to protect them from light and keep them in a glass jar," he said.
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