How to Search for the Health Benefits of Rose Hip Tea
Rose hips are the fruit of the rose bush and are left after the bloom has died. The berry-like fruit has a tart taste. Tea made from an infusion of rose hips is a popular drink in many countries, particularly in the Middle East, and is credited with many health benefits. Rose hips are thought to be high in vitamin C and have been used medicinally since ancient times. To search for the benefits of rose hip tea, you will need to research both conventional and alternative medicine.
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Discuss with a licensed herbalist the best ways to prepare rose hip tea to preserve its medicinal effects. Some vitamins can be destroyed during heating, and an herbalist can advise you as to the best way to avoid this.
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Speak to a certified ayurvedic, holistic medicine practitioner or naturopath about the types of conditions that rose hip tea may help treat. Rose hip tea is often recommended for alleviating the discomfort of arthritis.
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Read the scientific articles on rose hips for yourself (see Resources). There have been several clinical studies of rose hips that indicate they may be useful for reducing inflammation in some conditions. Discuss these studies with your doctor, and ask her to advise you on whether the studies are relevant to your condition.
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Research the benefits of rose hips and rose hip tea for particular ailments in medical or alternative medicine reference textbooks. You can find some of these online (see Resources), or ask the librarian at your local library to assist you.
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- Photo Credit rose hips image by Tomislav from Fotolia.com
