Viridian Rosehip Capsules – 90

Rose Hips
Rosa canina

Rose Hips or more commonly, Dog Rose became appreciated in Britain under the blockade of the Second World War when the population was put to work to collect them as a valuable vitamin source. The traditional uses of rose (Rosa canina) hips and seeds include the prevention of influenza and colds, and treatment of fevers, gastric spasms, gastric ulcers, diarrhoea, gout, and sciatica. Moderate evidence exists for the use of a powder of the seeds and husks of a Rosa canina in patients suffering from osteoarthritis.

? ANTI-ARTHRITIC
Two recent studies, from Denmark and from Norway, have been published on the anti-inflammatory action in osteoarthritis of a standard rosehip powder produced from dog Rose Hips and seeds. In the Norwegian trial, the rosehip powder was tested in a double-blind trial of 100 people with similar degrees of osteoarthritis. Those who had the rosehip powder developed better active movements of the hip, but passive movements remained comparable in both groups.
The Danish trial studied 100 people in a double-blind random trial. There was a significant reduction in pain and the consumption of painkillers in those taking Rose Hips for more than three weeks. Decreased disability and stiffness wasn?t generally significantly apparent until after three months of treatment. The anti-inflammatory action of rosehips is known to be independent of its vitamin C content. Research reveals that patients taking the Rose Hips also use less palliative medication and have improved levels of daily activities.
? CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPORT
The evidence is increasing that inflammation of the blood vessels is a highly relevant factor in heart disease. An indication of the ability of Rose Hips to reduce inflammation is its effect in lowering patients? C-reactive protein levels, which are often raised in people with a tendency to heart disease, or confirmed heart disease.

? IMMUNE PROTECTIVE and NUTRITIVE
Rose Hips contain vitamins C, A, B1 2 and 3, vitamin K and a wide variety of flavonoids, polyphenols, volatile oils and tannins. Rose Hips provide one of the best natural and freely available sources of vitamin C and will help support the body?s immune system against infections and the common cold. They make an excellent spring tonic and aid in general debility and exhaustion.

? ANTIOXIDANT
Rosa canina fruits are well known to contain a large amount of antioxidants including vitamin C, phenolics such as proanthocyanidins and flavonoids. Results reveal that Rose Hips extract can inhibit reactive oxygen species (ROS) thus offering protection against free radical damage and oxidative stress.

Dosage
700mg capsule 1-3 times daily or as directed by a health professional.
Up to 5gm of Rosa canina extract daily have been used without adverse effects.

Constituents
Tannins, mucilage, organic acids, vitamin C, B vitamins, bioflavonoids, beta-carotene, lycopene, beta-chryptoxanthin, rubixanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein, and flavonol glycosides.

Potential applications
Vitamin C deficiency, osteoarthritis / inflammation, cardiovascular protection, immune support, anti-ageing, constipation, mild gall bladder problems, support kidney and bladder function.

Known contraindications
None known.

Interactions
None known

Side Effects
None known.

Useful links
Arthritis ? Hyaluronic acid, Organic Flax Seed Oil, Antioxidant complex

Note: The vanilla-like fragrance of the Rosa canina fruits is due to the presence of vanillin.

What’s in the box
Viridian Rosehip Capsules

Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This product may be a complementary medicine and/or not have been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product is therefore not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions and must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health or health-related conditions.