What Are Rose Hips, and Do They Have Benefits?

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. 

Benefits of rose hips

Rose hips have been used for centuries in traditional and folk medicine for their anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.


From their soft petals to prickly thorns, roses are a symbol of beauty and health. They belong to the Rosa genus of the Rosaceae family, which has upwards of 100 species. However, one lesser known part of the rose is the round, seed-filled bulbs known as rose hips, which are found underneath rose petals. Also called the fruit of the rose, rose hips are usually red-orange, though yellow and black varieties can also be found. Unlike rose blossoms, which bloom in the spring and summer months, 


Rose hips generally grow after the petals have bloomed and started falling off, which is usually in early to mid-fall. In fact, they’re considered sweeter when picked after the first frost of the season.

(Rose Hip Tree)

Rich in nutrients and disease-fighting properties, rose hips have gained attention for their role in health and beauty.


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