Briar has long been used for the preparation of vitamin and therapeutic teas, as well as as a component of various medicinal dues, infusions and decoctions. Useful properties of tea with rosehips are especially important in the period of spring deficiency of vitamins, as well as during the recovery of the body after catarrhal diseases.
Benefit of tea with dog rose
Tea with rosehip is used to treat diseases of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, problems of the genitourinary system and increase the overall tone of the body. A wide range of applications of berries and leaves of this plant is explained by a rich biochemical composition and an extensive list of useful properties.
The main thing, than the tea from a dogrose is useful, it is the richest vitamin-mineral structure:
- The record content of vitamins C (650 mg) and A (450 mg), as well as tocopherol (E), thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, beta-carotene, nicotinic acid makes tea with rosehip one of the best natural remedies for strengthening immunity and increasing body resistance virus and infectious diseases.
- Hips of wild rose include such minerals as calcium, potassium , magnesium, phosphorus, sodium iron, copper, manganese, zinc and molybdenum. Thanks to this, rosehip tea has the ability to normalize the digestive organs, stimulate metabolic processes, remove excess fluid from the body and cleanse lymph.
Also in the drinks from rose hips there are tannins, phytoncides, glucose, fructose, organic acids, pectins, dietary fiber, which contribute to an increase in the overall tone of the whole organism. One of the most important components of wild rose berries is gallic acid, which is a natural antioxidant that cleanses cells of free radicals.
Tea made from rose hips is useful for those who want to lose weight or actively go in for sports. Diuretic and choleretic effect of this drink allows to normalize the amount of liquid and improves digestion. And the powerful energy impact of this drink allows you to withstand high physical exertion.
Caloric content of tea with a dog rose depends on the number of berries put in the broth, on the average the cup of tea has an energy value of 50 kcal. In a dry product, the calorific value is about 110 kcal per 100 g.
Contraindications of rose hips
Due to the large amount of acids, in particular ascorbic, tea with rosehip can have a negative effect on the walls of the stomach and tooth enamel. With peptic ulcer and gastritis with high acidity, this drink should be taken with caution. To maintain the integrity of teeth after drinking tea, you need to rinse the mouth with warm water. Do not abuse this drink people with heart failure and thrombophlebitis, since tea made from rosehip helps increase blood clotting.