Rosae pseudo-fructus cum fructibus

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

The pseudo-fruit of the rosehip, consisting of the axillary cup and the fruit, see Rosehip shrub.

Quality of rosehip peels (Rosae pseudo-fructus) is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), that of rose hips in the German Drug Codex (DAC).

ESCOP monograph: colds and flu; rose hips: relief of joint arthosis-related pain and stiffness.
Commission E - monograph: zero monograph.

Rosehip seeds:

Commission E -monograph: zero monograph.

Folk medicine: kidney and bladder diseases, stone diseases, gout, rheumatism, sciatica. Use is not recommended.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Tea infusion: Rosehip: 2 to 2.5 g of crushed rosehip (peel) pour boiling water, infuse for 15 minutes, strain. 1 cup of rose hip tea several times a day.

Rose petals: 2 g of chopped rose petals pour over 150 mL of boiling water, infuse for 10 min, cool.Use 3 times a day for mouth rinse; for skin treatment use moist compresses 3 times a day.

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Last updated on: 26.01.2023