MYTHOLOGY
We prefer to see Rosehips arranged in a vase or used in a bouquet, but the Rosehip can do so much more! For example, during the times of the great discovery journeys, dried rose hips were often brought onboard of a ship. People who contacted scurvy on the long sea journey, were treated with Rosehips since they have the ability to relieve stomach cramps. Also those who suffered from a could or a cough were given Rosehips as they are full of vitamin A,B, C and potassium, which all add to a better immune system.
Rose hips are also used in the kitchen, marmalade, syrup, and tea can be made from the berries. Sidenote: don't eat raw rose hips, as they are very sour and not every type of rose hip is suitable for consumption. Animals do love the raw Rosehips however, during the wintertime it is an important source of food for birds for example!
