Herbal tea for weight loss and high blood pressure - Dog rose tea (Rosa canina)

Dog-rose (Rosa canina) is a wild rose native to Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia. It is used as a natural remedy for many health problems. This dark red fruit is well known cure in alternative medicine and can be described as a nutritional super food, rich with iron, vitamins C and A and calcium.

Dog rose hips are a rich source of bioflavonoids, pectin, vitamin E, selenium, manganese and vitamins from group B.

Herbal tea for weight loss 

Antioxidants that are present in the Dog rose hips help to reduce the cholesterol levels. If you have problems with cholesterol, it is recommended to drink tea from rose hips. In addition, dog rose  prevents heart disease in obese people who have high blood pressure.

Dog rose prevents occurrence of cancer

Dog rose contains different antioxidants such as carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols. These antioxidants prevent the occurrence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Dog rose hips are powerful and effective antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals which cause oxidative stress that leads to a variety of medical conditions.

Dog rose hips have favorable impact in rheumatoid arthritis

Regular consumption of dog rose hip tea helps to increase mobility. It also reduces pain and improves the mood of patients. Persons who consumed rose hip tea reported significant pain relief stiffness and inflammation of the joints.

Anti-inflammatory properties of the Dog rose are useful in the treatment of patients suffering from arthritis of the knees or hips.

The vitamin C dog rose hips prevents respiratory failure and asthma. A diet that includes dog rose hips helps to ease breathing in children, chronic cough, and even helps with a runny nose. The presence of certain vitamins and minerals, also help to strengthen the immune system and reduce the duration of colds.