The efficacy and effects of rose hips and contraindications

April 5, 2023
Rose hips are for for rose hips of the mallow family. Its calyx, seeds, stems and leaves are available. It is mainly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan, Taiwan and other places. Rose hips are cool and sour in nature, mainly entering the kidney meridian, with the effect of astringent lung and cough, lowering blood pressure and relieving alcohol.

Relieving cough by astringing the lung

Rosehips are acidic and can be collected, which can astringent the lung and stop cough, and can be used to treat lung deficiency cough, and have a relieving effect on bronchitis and cough disease.

Lowering blood pressure

Rose hips can soften and protect blood vessels, and have the effect of lowering blood lipids and cholesterol in the body, as well as lowering blood pressure.

Relieves alcohol

The calyx of rose hips (fresh or dried) is a good antidote to alcohol, and the flowers of rose hips can be used in water after drinking.

Anti-cancer

Rose hips pro-catecholic acid (PCA) can promote the extinction of blood cancer cells; Rose hips extract (Rs) can inhibit the effect of chemical substances (AOM) on colon carcinogenesis; Rose hips polyphenols (HPE) can promote the apoptosis of stomach cancer cells; Rose hips anthocyanins (HAc) can promote the apoptosis and extinction of blood cancer cells.

Protects the liver

Extracts of rose hips increase the hepatoprotective effect of glutathione (GSH); anthocyanins (HAc) of rose hips also inhibit drug-induced hepatic oxidative damage.

Natural coloring and flavoring

With its bright color and characteristic acidity, rose hips can be used as a natural coloring and flavoring for foods. Europeans imported the dried calyx from Africa long ago, and its calyx can be used to make preserves, jams, high-class beverages, cold drinks, etc. Rose hips pigment extracted from rose hips can be used as food additives in the food industry.

Contraindications to the use of rose hips

Rosehip contains a large amount of organic acids, so people with excessive stomach acid should try not to drink it. It has a diuretic effect. People with poor kidney function should drink it with caution.
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