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Rose Hips Whole
Rosa canina
Rosehip is a treasure trove of antioxidants, which combat free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, potentially lowering the risk of chronic diseases. Heart Health: Rosehip's compounds may help lower cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure, benefiting your heart. Rosehip contains vitamin C. Vitamin C can increase how much estrogen the body absorbs. Taking rose hip along with estrogen can increase the effects and side effects of estrogens. Taking rose hip might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium.
Spiritual Benefits
Used in ritual baths or to infuse oils, they can have a brightening effect on the skin. Rosehips are also used in spells for good luck and prosperity. To banish nightmares, place some rosehips under your pillow.
Traditions & Symbolism
The rose hip symbolizes the poetic image of Sleeping Beauty, enchanted and asleep waiting for her prince. In some stories, Sleeping Beauty is also called the "sleeping rose" because she was not stabbed with a spindle, but with a sprig of rose hips, which the evil sorceress placed on her pillow while she was sleeping.