Wild rose hip fruits are particularly rich in vitamin C, containing 426 mg per 100 g[3] or 0.4% by weight (w/w). However, RP-HPLC assays of fresh rose hips and several commercially available products revealed a wide range of L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) content, ranging from 0.03 to 1.3%.[4] Rose hips contain the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene, which are under basic research for a variety of potential biological roles.[5][6] A meta-analysis of human studies examining the potential for rose hip extracts to reduce arthritis pain concluded there was a small effect requiring further analysis of safety and efficacy in clinical trials.[7] Use of rose hips is not considered an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis.[8]
- Rose Hip (51%) and Hibiscus Herbal Tea
- 2.4g x 20 Tea Bags, Net 48g (1.7 oz)
- Hot or cold drinkable
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