Uses
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate. The effectiveness ratings for ROSE HIP are as follows:
Possibly effective for…
- Osteoarthritis. Most research shows that taking rose hip by mouth can reduce pain and stiffness and improve function in people with osteoarthritis.
Insufficient evidence to rate effectiveness for…
- Obesity. Early research shows that taking powder mixed with apple juice does not affect weight or blood sugar levels in people who are obese. But it might slightly reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Early research shows that taking it by mouth improves some symptoms of RA.
- Infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs). Early research shows that taking powder after a C-section might lower the chance of having bacteria in the urinary tract but does not seem to prevent UTI symptoms.
- Boosting the immune system.
- Common cold.
- Diarrhea.
- Fever.
- Infections.
- Stomach pain.
- Stretch marks.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate rose hip for these uses.
Side Effects Of Rose Hip
Rose hip is LIKELY SAFE for adults when taken by mouth appropriately. It can cause some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, stomach cramps, fatigue, headache, inability to sleep, and others.
There is not enough reliable information about the safety of applying to the skin.
Warnings & Precautions
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking rose hip by mouth as a medicine during pregnancy or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid using amounts larger than those found in food. There is also not enough reliable information about the safety when applied to the skin during pregnancy or breast feeding.
- Diabetes: The vitamin C 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 might increase the chance of getting kidney stones.
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction): Rose hip contains rugosin E. Rugosin E might cause blood clots. If you’ve had a heart attack, taking it might increase the chance of blood clots or another heart attack.
- Sickle cell disease: It is rare, but the vitamin C might make blood more acidic. This could bring on a sickle cell crisis. It’s best to avoid use.
- Stroke: Rose hip contains rugosin E. Rugosin E might cause blood clots. If you’ve had a stroke, taking it might increase the chance of blood clots or another stroke.
- Blood clots in legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism): Rose hip contains rugosin E. Rugosin E might cause blood clots. If you’ve had blood clots in your legs or lungs before, taking a rose hip might increase the chance of another clot.
Dosage Of Rose Hip
The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
ADULTS
BY MOUTH:
For osteoarthritis: 2.5 grams of powder (LitoZin/i-flex, Hyben Vital) has been taken twice daily for 3 months. 40 mL of a specific combination product containing rose hip fruit puree 24 grams, stinging nettle 160 mg, devil’s claw 108 mg, and vitamin D 200 IU (Rosaxan, Medagil Gesundheitsgesellschaft) has been taken daily for 3 months.
Other
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Source
All information has been provided courtesy of MedLinePlus from the National Library of Medicine and from the FDA.
