Rosehips

Rosehips are cut, and sold by the ounce.

Rosehips, also spelled rosehips, are the fruit of the rose bush.

If the rose's blossoms are left on the plant and allowed to drop their petals, they will form a seed pod that is known as the rose hips.

Forming seed pods takes energy away from blossom production.

Rosehips are the pods that form at the base of the rose flower, so don't get confused with rose petals or leaves.

Many varieties of roses form hips, particularly wild roses.

Native Americans have been using rosehips as tea for thousands of years, and when the tea is finished, the hips were added to stews or soups.

There was just too much nutrition in a rosehip to let it go to waste.

Magical Properties:
Zodiac: Taurus
Gender: Female
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Water
Deities: Venus, Hulda, Demeter, Isis, Eros, Aphrodite
Basic Powers: Healing, love, fertility

Medicinal Usage:
A Rosehips tincture is used for diarrhea, relieves colic or as a component in cough remedies.

Syrups are used to flavor medicines, taken as a source of vitamin C, or added to cough mixtures.

Culinary Usage:
Rosehips can be used in teas, syrups, and fruit drinks.

Cosmetic Usage:
N/A

Usage Example:
Rosehips Tea
Boil the dried or crushed rose hips for10 minutes.
About 2 tablespoons of berries are used per pint of water.
½ teaspoon of dried mint may be added to give a different flavor, or the acid-tasting tea may be sweetened.
Rose hip tea may also be improved by blending with hibiscus flowers.

NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Rosehips listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbologist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.