Infusions of dog rose
All kinds of rose hips are similar in composition and properties and are primarily a multivitamin natural product.
In 100 g of dried wild rose fruit contains 1200-1800 mg of vitamin C( ascorbic acid).This vitamin has a direct effect on most metabolic processes in the body( redox processes, the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, fats and the activation of a number of enzymes).
Ascorbic acid promotes tissue regeneration, regulates blood coagulability, vascular permeability, participates in the synthesis of collagen, steroid hormones, increases the resistance and defenses of the body to infections and other unfavorable environmental factors, stimulates the blood-forming apparatus, increases mental and physical performance, activates the basicmetabolism.
In addition, vitamin C has an anti-sclerotic effect on the body - reduces the level of cholesterol and total lipids in the blood, blocks the deposition of cholesterol in the walls of blood vessels.
The lack of ascorbic acid in the diet can be one of the risk factors for coronary heart disease, hypertension and atherosclerosis. That is why hips are prescribed for diseases caused by a deficiency in the body of ascorbic acid and some other vitamins, atherosclerosis, anemia, exhaustion and other similar conditions.
Not only ascorbic acid, but also a number of substances regulating the permeability of the vascular wall( rutin), acting as antioxidants( vitamin E), as well as unsaturated fatty acids and other substances, participate in the mechanism of the antiparasitic action of the dogrose.
There are relatively many carotenes in the rose hips, a substance that is responsible for the normal operation of the eyes and the condition of the mucous membranes, and also affects the growth and development of the skeleton of children.
Rosehip fruits are rich in vitamin P, which strengthens blood vessels, vitamin K, which normalizes blood clotting, as well as vitamins B, and B2, which are involved in the regulation of nervous system functions, in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and enzymes.
In addition, rosehips contain organic acids( malic, citric) and pectins, which have a normalizing effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract and remove from the body slag and other harmful substances.
Micro- and macronutrient composition of hips is also very rich. Thus, 100 g of dried fruit contains up to 20 mg of magnesium, up to 58 mg of potassium, up to 20 mg of phosphorus, up to 50-60 mg of calcium, 5-10 mg of sodium, 8 to 10 mg of manganese, 3 to 9 mg of molybdenum,up to 28 mg of iron, up to 5-8 mg of zinc and up to 100 mg of copper.
Magnesium, contained in rosehip, helps reduce the stress of the vascular walls, improve liver function.
Magnesium ions also inhibit the formation of oxalic acid, in their presence the solubility of calcium oxalates is increased, fibrinolysis is activated, which prevents the formation of stones and blood clots in the urogenital system.
Rosehip fruits are of great importance as food raw materials. Infusions, syrups, teas from rose hips beneficially affect the body, increase its resistance to diseases and various harmful influences of the environment. They are very useful in the exhaustion of the body and anemia. They are used in surgery, infectious diseases, uterine and other internal bleeding. Fruit extracts used in gastritis, especially with low acidity of gastric juice, kidney disease, and urinary tract, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Decoctions are taken for colds.
Roots of wild rose in large quantities contain tannins. Broth from them are widely used in kidney disease, cystitis, liver disease, diarrhea, infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract and, malaria, rheumatism and paralysis. In addition, decoction and infusion briar root enhance gastric motility, possess astringent, anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor activity. Decoction reduces, and tincture increases bile secretion.
hips leaves are rich in vitamin C, as they contain polysaccharides, carotinoids, phenol carbonic acids and their derivatives( gallic, gentisic, caffeic, protocatechuic, p-hydroxybenzoic, p-hydroxyphenylacetic, p-coumaric, lilac, vanillic, ferulic, salicylic, ellagic), tannins, flavonoids.
Water infusion of leaves is useful in some gastrointestinal disorders. From the leaves, syrup is prepared with honey, which is used for inflammatory diseases and ulcers in the mouth. In addition, the leaves are applied to the skin with eczema.
Decoction of young shoots and leaves of dog rose is used the same way as a diuretic with malaria.
Hips are used for pulmonary tuberculosis, atherosclerosis and pneumonia. So, infusion of flowers of dogrose( 1 tablespoon per 1 cup of boiling water) is recommended for strengthening of the heart muscle and tachycardia. Broth of flowers are used for eye diseases.
Rinsing the mouth with the infusion of rose hips helps with toothache, gum disease, angina and pharyngitis. The same infusion acts as a laxative and diuretic.
Petals of rose hips are used for obtaining essential oil( 0.04% in fresh petals).It has bacteriostatic, antispasmodic, antihistamine and choleretic effect.
Hips are used to produce an oil that is rich in vitamins C, A and E, contains linoleic and linolenic acids and other components that improve metabolic processes and ensure proper growth and development of the body.
Rosehip oil oil and oil extract from fruits - carotolin - reduce gastric secretion and acidity of gastric contents, increase the protective properties of the oral mucosa, improve its nutrition.
Rose hip seed oil promotes tissue regeneration, which is why it is actively used to reduce scars and eliminate skin defects. And the oil is effective even with old and deep scars.
Rosehip oil makes traces of acne, burns and cuts less visible, promotes wound healing, improves color and improves skin elasticity. With the help of rosehip oil, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema and dermatosis are treated. For best effect, it is mixed with lavender oil. Apply roseal oil and when treating stomatitis, gingivitis, pressure sores, nipple cracks and burns.
This oil is an excellent moisturizer, therefore it is successfully used for the care of dry and faded skin. It also protects the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight.
This product can slow down the aging process - it prevents the appearance of wrinkles, crow's feet, sagging of the skin, and also struggles with the already existing signs of aging and photoaging. It is recommended for the care of the skin around the eyes and lips. Helps from pigmented spots, including those caused by pregnancy( chloasma).It makes the stretch marks on the skin less noticeable. Restores the shine and softness of hair, significantly improves the condition of hair damaged by staining, discoloration, chemical wave, exposure to the sun and adverse environmental conditions. Strengthens the nails.
Preparation of medicinal products helps to make the most effective use of the medicinal properties of dogrose for the treatment of various diseases, and also to enhance the overall therapeutic effect of dogrose on the human body.
For medicinal purposes use roots, leaves, flowers and, of course, rose hips.
In folk medicine apply alcohol tincture, infusion, decoction and ointment, made of rose hips. Also, already mentioned ready-made rose hip preparations and oil from its seeds are popular.
Many drugs designed to treat a disease, are made with the addition of other components - mainly drugs medicinal plants that enhance the effect of dogrose on the patient's body.
Tincture is a liquid dosage form, in the manufacture of which raw medicinal plants and alcohol( or vodka, Cahors) are used. Crushed raw materials are poured with vodka or alcohol in a ratio of 1: 5.1: 10 and 1:20( if the recipe does not specify a different proportion).The drug is dosed with drops.
For the preparation of alcohol tinctures, roots, leaves, flowers and rose hips are used.
Method 1
Method 2
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Method 4
The ratio of fruits and vodka( alcohol) depends on the purpose of the tincture.
Infusion is called water extraction from raw medicinal plants. To prepare this drug use roots, leaves, flowers and rose hips.
The infusion can be prepared in one of two ways: hot and cold.
In the first case, the raw materials are ground, placed in a preheated dish on a water bath, poured with boiling water and insisted for the time specified in the recipe. Also, for the preparation of the preparation by a hot method, the raw material is poured with water at room temperature, heated in a water bath for 5-15 minutes, then it is insisted, filtered and filled with water to the required volume.
In the second case, the ground raw material is poured with boiled water at room temperature, insisted for 4-12 hours, then filtered.
The amount of raw materials and water, as well as the time and method of preparation, depend on its purpose.
It is very convenient to use a thermos for the preparation of the infusion. In this case, the crushed raw material is poured into a thermos, poured with steep boiling water and insisted for the necessary time.
1. Requires: 2 tbsp.l.dry hips, 0.5 liters of hot beer, 1 tbsp.l.honey.
Method of preparation. Rosehips pour hot beer and boil for 10-15 minutes. Then cool, strain and add honey. Stir thoroughly and put in a dark place for 2-3 hours, before placing the healing infusion in a tightly closed dish.
How to use. Take 0.25 cup two to three times a day with coronary heart disease.
2. Required: 100 g of rose hips, 2 liters of beer.
Method of preparation. Pour over the hips with a hot beer, insist 5 h, drain.
Method of use. Take 1/2 cup 3 times a day 30 minutes after eating.
3. Required: 1/2 cup of wild rose, raspberry, currant, 1 tbsp.l.honey, 2 liters of hot beer.
Method of preparation. Rosehips, raspberries and currants put in an enamel pot, pour hot beer, add 1 tbsp.l.honey and let it brew for 15 minutes. Then strain the infusion.
How to use. Ready to take 3 times a day for 1/2 cup before meals.
4. Requires: 2 tbsp.l.calendula flowers, 2 tbsp.l.cinnamon hips, 1 liter of beer.
Method of preparation.1 tbsp.l.crushed mixture pour in a thermos 1 liter of beer and insist 6 hours. Strain.
Method of use. Drink infusion warm in 1/3 cup 3 times a day for coronary heart disease.