I’d love to introduce you to the super hero herb we’re working with over on the living INSPIRED membership this month – the Rosehip to boost immunity this season in preparation for the colder, darker months.
Rose hips are the fruits of the rose plant, usually forming in late summer & autumn after the flowers have been pollinated. Once the rosebud falls off the fruit of the plant emerges, a beautiful ruby red berry that is one of the most nutritionally packed fruits of any plant.
The benefits of rose hips are;
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Immunity boosting, rich in Vitamin C helping the body fight infection, colds & respiratory conditions
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Good for the digestive system, arthritis & weight loss
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A natural diuretic & blood purifying tonic that can be used to strengthen & invigorate the body to give a general feeling of well-being
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Rosehips are also healing for matters of the heart
Check out how to make a healing, immunuty boosting rose hip tea below.
Ingredients:
Fresh rose hips from nature.
Rosehips are easily identifiable & foregable. Make sure to not take too many from each branch.
Method
Boil a pot of water and pour the hot water over the rose hips. If using fresh rose hips, use ¼ cup of hips to 1 cup of water.
Let the tea steep for 15 minutes covered, and then strain out the pulp & enjoy.
The magic properties of rose hips are; love, psychic powers, healing, luck, protection, peace and abundance
Ruling planet – Venus, Moon
Sign – Pisces
Element – Water