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Some more info regarding rose hips from Permaculture.co.uk

http://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/m...-rose-hips

Quote:Key constituents

Vitamins A.B,D,E and C (approximately 20-60 times as much Vit C as oranges, weight for weight); flavonoids; tannins; sugars; acids; pectin; carotenoids (lycopene).

Quote:The discovery of rose hip’s high Vitamin C content occurred during World War II. In this period of citrus fruit shortages, the British government organized the harvesting of as many rose hips as possible in England as a substitute source of Vitamin C. This eventually highlighted the importance of rose hips as a superior source of the vitamin, and began its worldwide popularity.

Rose hips also have mild laxative and diuretic properties, and can help treat urinary infections. The iron content in rose hips makes them an excellent supplement for menstruating women. The seed oil extracted from rose hips is of value in reducing scar tissue and stretch marks caused by pregnancy and birthing, due to its tissue regeneration properties.

Resist the temptation to pick the hips off the numerous, showy, cultivated roses in parks and gardens. They reportedly have substantially less Vitamin C in them, and will potentially have been sprayed with pesticides.