"Under-the-dog weather" calls for Rosehip!
Rosehip or as well Dog rose, in latin Rosa canina, is a variable climbing wild rose species, native to Europe. It is 1-5m tall and has small, sharp, hooked prickles, which aid it in climbing. It has pinnate leaves with 5-7 leaflets and pale rose flowers. However, the most important are the fruits called rose hips. They are red-to-orange and ready to harvest in late summer through autumn.Rose hips are high in antioxidants and are one of the richest plant sources of vitamin C. Rose hips are used for herbal teas, jam, jelly, beverages, syrup and they can as well be eaten raw.
Rose hips are used for treatment of viinfections and disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract.
Tip: Rose hip tea
Handful of rosehips
350 ml water
Crush or slice the hips in a half, put them in a pot and pour cold water on it. Bring it to boil slowly and then boil around 10 minutes. Turn off the cooker and leave it for about another 10 minutes to leach. Wheeze and drink! You can as well put a tsp of honey to your cup, because of the tea sourness. Enjoy and be healthy!
