What is Rose Hip used for?+
Rose Hip is best known for immune support, everyday skin care. Take at the first sign of illness — 30–60 drops of tincture every 2–3 hours, or 2–3 cups of tea per day.
What's the best way to prepare Rose Hip?+
Rose Hip can be prepared as infusion, decoction, syrup, and capsule. For leaves and flowers, an infusion (steep in just-boiled water, covered) is best. For roots, barks, and seeds, a decoction (simmer for 20–30 minutes) is needed to extract the actives. Tinctures and capsules are convenient when you don't want to brew.
How much Rose Hip should I take?+
Infusion: 1-2 tsp dried in 8oz hot, steep 15 min, 1-3x daily; Capsule: 500-1000mg daily for joints
What forms does Rose Hip come in?+
Rose Hip is sold as dried whole and powder, syrup, tea, and capsule. Whole dried herb is the most economical and lets you brew tea; tincture is convenient for daily use and travel; capsules are easiest if you don't like the taste.
How should I store Rose Hip?+
Airtight glass, cool dark; dried 1 yr
Is Rose Hip safe for pets?+
Rose Hip is generally safe around pets. Safe and often added to horse feeds for joints As always, larger medicinal doses should be cleared with your vet.
Where does Rose Hip come from?+
Hips; Europe, Chile, USA
What are the energetics of Rose Hip?+
In traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, Rose Hip is considered cool, moist, and sour. Energetics describe how an herb feels in the body — cooling or warming, drying or moistening. They help match the herb to the person and the season.
