Rose hips develop from blossoms of the wild rose (rosa canina) and are a popular natural remedy. Laboratory experiments have shown that rose hip extract inhibits lipid oxidation. Rose hips contain many flavonoids that act as antioxidants.
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Benefits of Rose Hips
In clinical studies serum CRP and creatinine levels declined in
healthy subjects and patients with
osteoarthritis under rose hip
treatment. Additionally patients suffering from osteoarthritis reported
that physical symptoms declined. Data from a randomised controlled trial
indicate not only that pain significantly declined but also flexion of the
hip improved in the active treatment group. The anti-inflammatory
properties of rose hip are useful as a natural treatment in patients with
osteoarthritis. It remains to be proven which of the components are
responsible for these effects. There is some evidence that in addition to
the high vitamin content flavonoids may be actively involved.
Arthritis and osteoarthritis
benefit
A powder made from the fruit of a subspecies of dog rose (Rosa canina)
seems to alleviate pain and stiffness in the knees, hips, and other
joints. Researchers in Denmark gave 94 osteoarthritis patients either 5 g
of the rose-hip powder daily or a placebo for three months. Then the
groups switched powders for another three-month period. While taking the
rose hip powder, patients reported a significant reduction in pain,
disability, and stiffness. They also reported a marked decrease in the
amount of pharmaceutical analgesics they took. The trial adds weight to a
2004 study in which people taking Litozin (a standardized powder of rose
hip that’s available without a prescription in the US) also improved their
osteoarthritis symptoms.
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008. Does the hip powder of Rosa canina (rosehip) reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients?--a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)--of a hip powder of Rosa canina (rosehip) preparation for symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), in order to estimate the empirical efficacy as a pain reducing compound. Although based on a sparse amount of data, the results of the present meta-analysis indicate that rosehip powder does reduce pain; accordingly it may be of interest as a nutraceutical, although its efficacy and safety need evaluation and independent replication in a future large-scale/long-term trial.
A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina)
reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Scand J Rheumatol. 2005. Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Copenhagen
County Hospital Gentofte, Hellerup, Denmark.
The aim of this study was to determine whether a herbal remedy made from a
subspecies of rose-hip (Rosa canina) might reduce symptoms of
osteoarthritis and consumption of rescue medication in patients suffering
from osteoarthritis. Ninety-four patients with osteoarthritis of
the hip or knee were enrolled in a randomized, placebo-controlled,
double-blind crossover trial. Forty-seven patients were given 5 g of the
rosehip herbal remedy daily for a period of 3 months and the remaining
patients were given a similar amount of placebo. The group initially
treated with placebo was then changed to rose-hip and vice versa for
another 3-month period. Rose-hip resulted in a significant
reduction in WOMAC pain as compared to placebo, when testing
after 3 weeks of treatment. The consumption of 'rescue medication'
significantly declined as a result of active treatment. WOMAC disability,
stiffness, and global assessment of severity of the disease were not
altered by 3 weeks but decreased significantly after 3 months of treatment. The data
suggest that the present rosehip herbal remedy can alleviate symptoms of
osteoarthritis and reduce the consumption of 'rescue medication'.
Prevention magazine had an article concerning ROSE HIPS from the "rosa canina" which contains glycosides and may be of benefit in arthritis. My wife has pain in her hands due to arthritis.
You have, no doubt, seen the report (now appearing in newspapers
here in the U.K.) about the efficacy of rose hips in regard to pain
alleviation for arthritis sufferers. Have you
any opinion on the research?
There's been very little research regarding rose
hips and arthritis, but much more with other nutrients, so for the time
being glucosamine, chondroitin, and other osteoarthritis nutrients are at
the top of my list. However, combining rose hips and other nutrients and
herbs may be a good option.
Celiac disease
I read a commentary regarding a study on rose hips
and Celiac's disease, it said that many were cured after taking rose hips. I would love to
know what to look for in purchasing this supplement and how much to take and how long.
Thank you for a wonderful website, I am enthralled to get some truth, and not
hype.
I can't find any published human research regarding the use of
this product for Celiac's disease.
Diabetes and heart disease
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2012. Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2
diabetes and cardiovascular disease: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over
investigation in obese persons. In studies performed in mice, rose hip powder
has been shown to both prevent and reverse high-fat diet-induced obesity and
glucose intolerance as well as reduce plasma levels of cholesterol. The aim of
this study was to investigate whether daily intake of rose hip powder over 6
weeks exerts beneficial metabolic effects in obese individuals. A total of 31
obese individuals with normal or impaired glucose tolerance were enrolled in a
randomized, double-blind, cross-over study in which metabolic effects of daily
intake of a rose hip powder drink over 6 weeks was compared with a control
drink. Body weight, glucose tolerance, blood pressure, blood lipids and markers
of inflammation were assessed in the subjects. In comparison with the control
drink, 6 weeks of daily consumption of the rose hip drink resulted in a
significant reduction of systolic blood pressure (-3.4%), total plasma
cholesterol (-4.9%), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (-6.0%) and LDL/HDL
ratio (-6.5%). The Reynolds risk assessment score for cardiovascular disease was
decreased in the rose hip group compared with the control group (-17%). Body
weight, diastolic blood pressure, glucose tolerance, and plasma levels of
high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, incretins and markers
of inflammation did not differ between the two groups. Daily consumption of 40 g
of rose hip powder for 6 weeks can significantly reduce cardiovascular risk in
obese people through lowering of systolic blood pressure and plasma cholesterol
levels.
Composition and substances
in the plant
Rose hip extract contains polyphenols such as
anthocyanins, i.e.
cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, several glycosides of
quercetin and glycosides of
taxifolin and eriodictyol. Phloridzin was identified, and several
conjugates of methyl gallate were also found, one of which was tentatively
identified as methyl gallate-rutinoside. Catechin and quercetin were found
as the aglycones in the extract. Carotenoids found in rose hips include
beta-carotene, lycopene, beta-chryptoxanthin,
rubixanthin, zeaxanthin and
lutein. Of course, there is a lot of Vitamin C in rose hip.
Rose hips are available as rose hips oil and
rose hip tea, along with rose hip supplements and mixed with other
nutrients and herbs.
Skin health, aging, wrinkles
Clin Interv Aging. 2015. The effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder,
containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin
wrinkles, moisture, and
elasticity. The effects of a rose hip powder Hyben
Vital made from seeds and shells was evaluated on cell senescence, skin wrinkling, and
aging. A total of 34 healthy subjects, aged 35-65 years, with wrinkles on the
face (crow's-feet) were subjected to a randomized and double-blinded clinical
study of the effects of the rose hip powder, as compared to astaxanthin, a
well-known remedy against wrinkles. During the 8-week study, half of the
participants ingested the standardized rose hip product, while the other half
ingested astaxanthin. Objective measurements of facial wrinkles, skin moisture,
and elasticity were made by using Visioscan, Corneometer, and Cutometer at the
beginning of the study, after 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks. Evaluation of
participant satisfaction of both supplements was assessed using questionnaires.
In addition, the effect of the rose hip preparation on cell longevity was
measured in terms of leakage of hemoglobin through red cell membranes (hemolytic
index) in blood samples kept in a blood bank for 5 weeks. The rose hip group
showed statistically significant improvements in crow's-feet wrinkles, skin
moisture, and elasticity after 8 weeks of treatment. A similar improvement was
observed for astaxanthin. Likewise, both groups expressed equal satisfaction
with the results obtained in their self-assessment. The rose hip powder further
resulted in increased cell longevity of erythrocyte cells during storage for 5
weeks in a blood bank. Results suggest that intake of the standardized rose hip
powder Hyben Vital improves aging-induced
skin conditions. The apparent
stabilizing effects of the rose hip product on cell membranes of stored
erythrocyte cells observed in this study may contribute to improve the cell
longevity and obstructing skin aging.
Rose Hip study and research
Minerva Ginecol. 2013. Lady Prelox improves sexual function in generally
healthy women of reproductive age. This supplement study evaluates the
Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) of 100 healthy women (37 to 45
years) with moderate sexual dysfunction who underwent a management
program of lifestyle, diet, exercise, and stress control. In association
with the management program a group of these women also used the
supplement Lady Prelox in tablets (20 mg Pycnogenol
pine bark
extract, 200 mg L-arginine, 200 mg L-citrulline and 50 mg Rosvita ®
rose hip extract) for eight weeks.
Effects of Rosa canina fruit extract on neutrophil respiratory burst.
Phytother Res. 2002.
Respiratory burst leads polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) to produce
reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as superoxide anions (O(2)(o-)),
hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) which may
possess deleterious effects for the organism. Rosa canina fruits are well
known to contain a large amount of vitamin C which is antioxidant. This
study was focused on the polyphenolics contained in rose hips to evaluate
their antioxidative properties. We prepared a rose hip extract deprived of
vitamin C. The extract contained mainly phenolics such as
proanthocyanidins and flavonoids. We investigated its effects directly
against (O(2)(o-)), HOCl and H(2)O(2) and investigated its effects on
isolated PMN. For that, in vitro inflammatory conditions were reproduced
by stimulating PMN with stimuli having different transductional pathways,
in order to determine a possible mechanism of action. The results showed
that the extract can inhibit ROS tested in acellular and cellular systems.
The extract did not
present an effect on PMN metabolism. Therefore, the antioxidative effects
of rose hipsare due not only to vitamin C but also to polyphenolics.
Rose hips: a new occupational allergen.
J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1990.
We evaluated 13 workers with respiratory symptoms apparently related to
occupational exposure to powdered rose hips. Nine workers had asthma, five
had rhinitis, and one worker had urticaria. Seven workers had evidence of
IgE specific for rose hips based on positive skin prick tests and positive
in vitro tests. We conclude that rose hips are occupational allergens
capable of producing asthma.
A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (standard powder of a subspecies of Rosa canina
fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in patients with
osteoarthritis--a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial.
Phytomedicine. 2004.
The treatment of osteoarthritis, a disease that eventually affects the
majority of the older population, involves the alleviation of symptoms
such as pain and stiffness, and the reduction of inflammation. The
double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study reported here examined
the effect of Hyben Vital, a herbal remedy made from a subtype of Rose
hips and recently reported to have anti-inflammatory properties, on the
symptoms of osteoarthritis. One hundred and twelve patients with
osteoarthritis were randomly allocated to treatment with either Hyben
Vital 5 g daily or an identical placebo for 3 months, followed immediately
by the alternative treatment. The patients assessed changes in joint pain
and stiffness after each treatment period on a 5-point categorical scale.
General wellbeing, including mood, sleep quality and energy were also
assessed and recorded in a personal diary. The results in the two arms of
the crossover differed markedly. Group A (placebo first) showed
significantly more improvement from Hyben Vital than from placebo, for pain and for stiffness. But Group B (Hyben Vital
first) revealed a positive effect of the same order as for Hyben Vital in
group A, not only from the active drug, but also from placebo (difference
not significant). An identical pattern was observed when we evaluated
general wellbeing from the diary records. When patients, on the basis of
reduction in joint pain, were divided into responders and non-responders,
the first 3 months of active treatment (group A) showed a response rate of
31/47 (66%) compared to that of placebo (group B) 18/50 (36%).
No major side effects occurred in either group. The data indicate that Hyben Vital reduces the symptoms of osteoarthritis. We interpret the
marked differences in the responses of the two groups as indicating a
strong "carryover" effect of Hyben Vital.
Nutrient composition of rose seed and oils.
J Med Food. 2002.
Rose seeds were evaluated for weight of 100 seeds, moisture, crude
protein, ash, crude oil, energy, and
mineral content. Also, fatty acid
composition was determined in the seed oils. The weight of 100 seeds,
moisture, crude oil, energy, and iron (Fe) content of Ermenek rose seeds
were found to be higher than those of other regions. The major fatty acids
identified by gas chromatography of rose seed oils growing wild in the
Hadim, Taskent, and Ermenek regions in Turkey were, respectively, as
follows: palmitic (3%, 1.7%, and 2%), stearic (2.4%, 2%, and
1.6%), oleic (16.7%, 18.4%, and 14%), linoleic (54%, 51%, and
48%), linolenic (17.1%, 16.4%, and 18%), and arachidic (2%,
1.8%, and 2.6%). The seeds were rich in oil and minerals. The oil may be
valuable for food and other uses because of its high unsaturated content.
History
Roses are cherished for their unique beauty and captivating fragrance. The
flower has come to represent the ideals of beauty and love, and the enchanting
aroma of a rose evokes the warm relaxation of a midsummer's night or the playful
softness of a spring morning. But despite the attractiveness of the flower, it's
the hips of that beautiful rose that deserve the spotlight. Rosehips, the fruit
of the rose plant, deliver a wealth of vitamin C, bioflavonoids, iron, and an
array of nutrients vital for the health of our bodies. Throughout history,
rosehips have been valued for their healthful properties. In fact, during World
War II, the whole of England turned to rosehips for their vitamin C during a
crippling citrus shortage.