Rosehips: Trending For Osteoarthritis

Introduction

Rose-hips are the round portion of the rose flower just below the petals, It is fruit of the rose plant
(specifically rosa canina). Rose hips begin to form after successful pollination of flowers in spring or early summer, and ripen in late summer through autumn.

Uses

Fresh Rosehips contain a lot of ascorbic acid(Vit-C) so they share many uses with vitamin C like preventing cold, flu, also in Vitamin C deficiencies. Many products of rosehips are used in market but drying and other processing destroys Vitamin C from the rosehips and also declines while storage so the products are sometimes fortified by Vitamin C(lab-made) but it is not all times that label contains Vitamin C as different contain of product.

Rose hips are also used for stomach disorders including stomach spasms, stomach acid deficiency, preventing stomach irritation and ulcers, and as a "stomach tonic" for intestinal diseases. They are also used for diarrhea, constipation, gallstones, gallbladder ailments, lower urinary tract and kidney disorders, fluid retention (dropsy or edema), gout, back and leg pain (sciatica), diabetes, high cholesterol, weight loss, high blood pressure, chest ailments, fever, increasing immune function during exhaustion, increasing blood flow in the limbs, increasing urine flow and quenching thirst.

But out of all this they are mostly used for joint problems like osteoarthritis.  Most research shows that taking a specific rose hip product (Hyben Vital, Ostoroz, Ostoroz-Trio) twice daily for 3-4 months reduces pain and stiffness and improves function in people with osteoarthritis.

Other Uses but they are not much proved

1. Painful menstruation. Some evidence suggests that applying an aromatherapy formula containing lavender, clary sage, and rose hip to the stomach reduces menstrual cramps in young women with painful menstruation.
2. Obesity. Some research shows that taking rose hips powder mixed with apple juice does not affect weight or blood sugar levels in people who are obese. However, rose hip might modestly reduce cholesterol and blood pressure in obese people.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis. Early research shows that taking a specific rose hip product (LitoZin/i-flex, HybenVital, Denmark, Ostoroz-Soloson) by mouth improves some symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
4. Preventing and treating colds.
5. Infections.
6. Fever.
7. Boosting the immune system.
8. Stomach irritations.
9. Diarrhea.

Mechanism Of Action

Rose hip alleviates joint pain through its immunosuppressive effects. The immune system can contribute to rheumatic diseases. An inflammatory cytokine called Interleukin 1-Beta (IL-1β) causes cartilage cells to produce proteins that digest and break down joint tissue. In moderation, this process encourages cell turnover, but in excess, this process contributes to long-term joint tissue degradation, which is what causes joint problems. While rose hip doesn’t reduce IL-1β levels in the blood, it interferes with its ability to activate catabolic proteins.

Rose hip is also able to reduce chemotaxis, which is the transportation of immune cells into tissue. This serves as both an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive mechanism.

How To Take

The standard dose for rose hip is 5-10g a day, divided into two doses.

Rose hip powder is usually the preferred form of the supplement.

Rose hip should be taken with meals.

Doses as high as 40g have been used in studies. Aside from some intestinal distress, taking this much rose hip is not harmfu

Look At This Supplement for Joint problems like Arthritis and Observe Rosehips Extract in contain

Side-Effects

Rose hip is LIKELY SAFE for adults when taken by mouth appropriately. Rose hip is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin appropriately, short-term.

Rose hip can cause some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, stomach cramps, fatigue, headache, inability to sleep, and others. Inhaling rose hip dust can cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking rose hip if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid using amounts larger than those found in food.

Bleeding conditions: Rugosin E, a chemical found in rose hip, might slow blood clotting. Taking rose hip might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.

Diabetes: The vitamin C in rose hip might affect the control of diabetes, but not all experts agree on this.

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency): Large amounts of the vitamin C in rose hip might increase the risk of complications.

Kidney stones: Large amounts of the vitamin C in rose hop might increase the risk for kidney stones.

Iron-related disorders such as hemochromatosis, thalassemia, or anemia: Use rose hip with caution if you have any of these conditions. The vitamin C in rose hip can increase iron absorption, which could make your condition worse.

Sickle cell disease: It is rare, but the vitamin C in rose hip might make blood more acidic, and this could bring on a sickle cell crisis. It’s best to avoid use.

Surgery: Rugosin E, a chemical found in rose hip, might slow blood clotting. There is concern that rose hip might cause bleeding if used before surgery. People taking rose hip should stop at least 2 weeks before surgery.