Tea can really be considered the most common drink. In any corner of the planet you will be offered a cup of this beautiful fragrant drink. In Russia, from the seventeenth century they have been drinking natural tea, and before that, people used herbal infusions, which are still very popular, for example, tea with rose hips or other plants. In the fields and forests you can find a considerable number of plants that can be used for their preparation. Rosehip tea is one of the most popular.
In Europe, more than two hundred years ago, a book was published by researcher and traveler Karl Meyer, in which he proved the superiority of plant drinks over coffee. In a chapter devoted to Russian plants that can be used instead of tea, the author writes about species such as: sage and Veronica, blueberries and strawberries, grapes and linden, raspberries and willow, as well as rose hips, leaves, fruits and flowers of which are suitable for to make an awesome drink.
And now, many people do not drink traditional tea, but infusions of all kinds of herbs and plants. In stores you can see a wide range of not only ordinary tea, but also a variety of fruit or flower. Most lovers of such infusions prefer to make their own blanks, which allows not only to enjoy aromatic drinks, but also to save. The benefits of drinking rosehip infusions are noticeably superior to a regular tea ceremony. A decoction or tea with rose hips does not need to be introduced. It is very good and useful to eat before bedtime, adding honey, not sugar. Such decoctions are very useful for children and patients, they can be used as a prophylactic. Most often, young rose hips are used to brew tea. They are much easier to prepare for cooking, and the infusion of them turns out to be similar to natural tea. It is customary to add leaves of wild strawberry, fireweed, lingonberry or jasmine to them. Typically, the leaves of rose hips and one of the listed plants are taken in equal proportions.
What is the benefit of rosehip tea?
Since ancient times, teas from fruits and herbs have been known for their healing properties, and wild rose in this case is no exception. It contains a considerable amount of vitamin C, useful trace elements, as well as tannins, which are so beneficial to our digestion. If you add dried rosehip to tea, it will become a real storehouse of nutrients and trace elements, which can be consumed regularly. A similar drink is worth drinking in the presence of problems with blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases. With it, you can lower cholesterol in the body. Rosehip contains tannins, which are very useful for people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. And if the body is weakened by colds, then vitamin C, which is contained in tea, will help it. Rosehip is useful for people suffering from anemia or excessive bleeding.
While rosehip tea gives the impression of a very healthy drink, it may not be for everyone. It should not be used by people suffering from thrombophlebitis, endocarditis and insufficient blood circulation. If you use rosehip infusion, then rinse your mouth with warm water after it, as the acid contained in it can adversely affect tooth enamel.
It is important to remember that before you include rosehip tea in your diet, you should monitor your well-being. If you notice a deterioration in your well-being or allergic reactions while using this drink, then you should immediately stop using this drink.