Propagation:
– Roses are propagated from rose hips by removing the achenes containing seeds.
– Seeds are sown just beneath the soil surface and can take months to germinate.
– Most species require chilling (stratification) for germination.
– Rosa canina only germinates after two winter chill periods.
Use:
– Rose hips are used in various food and beverage products like jam, jelly, tea, and wine.
– They can be eaten raw, but care must be taken to avoid the urticating hairs inside.
– Some rose species are grown for the ornamental value of their hips.
– Rose hips are used in herbal tea and to extract oil.
– They are used in traditional drinks like pálinka and cockta.
Nutrients and research:
– Wild rose hips are rich in vitamin C, containing 426mg per 100g.
– Rose hips contain carotenoids like beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene.
– Studies on rose hip extracts for arthritis pain reduction show potential but require further analysis.
– Rose hips are not considered effective for knee osteoarthritis treatment.
See also:
– Rose hip seed oil, soup, and wine are related products.
– Species like Rosa canina, moschata, rubiginosa, and gymnocarpa are associated with rose hips.
References:
– Studies have been conducted on rose hips’ vitamin C content and carotenoid composition.
– Meta-analyses on the effectiveness of rose hip extracts for arthritis pain reduction have been done.
– Guidelines on the non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis mention the use of rose hips.
The rose hip or rosehip, also called rose haw and rose hep, is the accessory fruit of the various species of rose plant. It is typically red to orange, but ranges from dark purple to black in some species. Rose hips begin to form after pollination of flowers in spring or early summer, and ripen in late summer through autumn.
