Rosehips the Healer!

March 8, 2006

by _Lucinda Jenkins_ (http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs)

The treasures within..

Rosehips have been found within a body of an English woman buried almost

2000 years ago. Seems the English have been enjoying roses and rosehips since

the being of recorded history. Rosehips have saved many generations from scurvy

due to its high Vitamin C content. Many fine foods have been created using

these hips such as jelly, syrups, and vinegars

_Whole Dried Rosehips_ (http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/store/rosehip.html)

(rosa canina)

Image Courtesy of _Glenbrook Farms _ (http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs)

The chemical compounds of rosehips

Rosehips contain a high amount of carotenoids and catchins,isoquercitrin all

from the polyphenol family. These natural occurring chemicals have great

antioxidant activities. Polyphenols also enhance the immune system, assists in

weight loss, lowers cholesterol, and beats up cancer cells and free radicals

that disease the body. Rosehips also contain maltic acid. Women suffering from

Fibromyalgia are almost always found to be deficient in maltic acid.

Herbalist at the turn of century suggested we all drink a cup of rosehip tea daily.

There seems to be something to that rosy advice.

Products created from rosehips..

More cosmetic companies are adding_ rosehip seed oil _

(http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/store/rosehip.html) to their lotions and facial products. Rose hip

seed oil helps to regenerate the skin cells due to the its high content of

essential unsaturated fatty acids, oleic (15-20%), linoleic (44-50%) and

linolenic (30-35%). Our body cannot reproduce these fatty acids, so it has to come

from an outside source. Rosehip oil helps to fade age spots and reduce the

signs of aging. It also helps to reduce scars and scars caused by acne.

_Rosehips Potpourri _

(http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/store/scentedrosehips.html) Dried Rosehips are now being used as a potpourri ingredient because of

the ability to hold a scent. They also add texture and color to the potpourri.

To create scented rosehips, start with one pound of rosehips, add 30-35 drops

of your favorite essential oil or fragrance oil. Mix well, then put into an

airtight glass container, shake the container one every day. It should be

highly scented in a week. The scented rosehips can be used alone or added to

other potpourri, try spreading them around a base of a candle.

Peachy Rosehip Muffins

Image Courtesy of _Glenbrook Kitchen _ (http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs)

Peachy Rosehips Muffins

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup pecans or walnuts

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup fresh or frozen peaches (or canned)

2 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup buttermilk

_1/2 cup dried seedless rosehips_

(http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/store/prherbs_4.html)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease twelve 2 3/4" muffin pan cups, or line

them with paper baking cups. In large mixing bowl, combine first six

ingredients. In another bowl, mash peaches with fork, add rosehips to the mashed

peaches, let sit about 10 minutes, then stir in remaining ingredients. Add peach

mixture to flour mixture and stir just until ingredients are moistened. Spoon

the batter into muffin cups. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until tops are golden

“If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.”

~ Mother Theresa20th century humanitarian

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