Rosehip is part of the fruit that grows on the blossom of a wild rose called Rosa canina. Indigenous to Africa and parts of Asia, Rosehips are packed full of vitamin C, E and B, and other antioxidants and minerals. They also contain a substance that fights inflammation. Rosehip powder might help lessen pain due to osteoarthritis. The supplement has been tested in many people with osteoarthritis of the hip, knee, hand, shoulder, neck, and other areas. A review of studies shows that people who took the supplement had less pain after three months compared to a placebo (dummy pill). The volatile oil in rose (as well as more than 100 identified constituents—so far) has many healing properties; it is antidepressant, highly antioxidant, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, antibacterial, antiviral, a2ntiseptic, strongly anti-inflammatory, blood tonic, cleansing, cooling, digestive stimulant, expectorant, bile production stimulant, kidney tonic, and menstrual regulator, making this fragrant beauty a full-blown medicine cabinet on a stem. Some doctors think rosehip might be an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Unlike NSAIDs, rosehip does not appear to thin the blood or cause stomach irritation and possible ulcers.
