--- title: "Rose Hip: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | Herbadex" description: "A fruit rich in vitamin C. A special rose hip powder helped reduce pain in knee and hip osteoarthritis in small clinical studies." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-hip/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) # Rose Hip Rosa canina B Limited clinical evidence A fruit rich in vitamin C. A special rose hip powder helped reduce pain in knee and hip osteoarthritis in small clinical studies. [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim Pregnancy **Generally safe** Breastfeeding **Generally safe** Children **Generally safe** Drug interactions **Interaction reported** ## At a glance Rose hips are the fruit of the dog rose (Rosa canina). Fresh hips are very rich in vitamin C, but drying and boiling destroy much of it. A meta-analysis of small trials using a standardised powder of shells and seeds found a modest reduction in osteoarthritis pain. There is no clinical evidence that it strengthens immunity. **Parts used:** fruits **Key constituents:** Vitamin C, Galactolipids (GOPO), Carotenoids & Polyphenols Updated: October 15, 2026 ℹ Compiled from standard pharmacognosy references and clinical literature summaries where no formal EMA monograph exists. ## What is it used for? - B Limited clinical evidence Standardised rose hip powder helped reduce pain in knee and hip osteoarthritis in small clinical studies. \[1\] - B Limited clinical evidence A source of vitamin C, carotenoids and polyphenols. \[1\] ## How is it used? ### Food Standardised rose hip powder: studies used 5 g daily. **Amount:** Once daily **Duration limit:** 3 months (in studies) \[1\] ### Tea Infuse 2–3 g of crushed dried hips in 200 ml of boiling water for 10–15 minutes. **Amount:** 2–3 times daily \[1\] ## Safety & interactions - The hairy seeds inside can irritate the mouth and bowel; strain the tea well. - Most vitamin C is lost on boiling. - People with a history of kidney stones should avoid high-dose vitamin C products. \[1\] \[2\] ### Drug interactions | Medicine / substance | Effect | Severity | | --- | --- | --- | | Warfarin (high doses) | High-dose vitamin C may alter its effect. [2] | Minor | | Lithium | Its diuretic effect may affect lithium excretion. [2] | Minor | ### Side effects - Stomach upset, diarrhoea (high doses) #### ⚕ When to see a doctor - If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops - If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen - If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs ## Did you know? In World War II Britain, with no oranges available, children gathered rose hips to make vitamin C syrup. \[1\] ## Frequently asked questions Does rose hip boost immunity? It contains vitamin C, but it has not been clinically shown to prevent infections. Does rose hip help joint pain? Small studies with standardised powder saw a modest fall in osteoarthritis pain. Does rose hip tea keep its vitamin C? Boiling and long steeping destroy most of it. ## Sources 1. [ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products](https://escop.com/monographs/) ESCOP · 2019 2. [Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy (16th Edition)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780702029332/trease-and-evans-pharmacognosy) Elsevier Health Sciences · 2009 ### Cite This Page Rose Hip (Rosa canina). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-hip/ ## Related guides and comparisons - [How to Prepare Herbal Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/how-to-prepare-herbal-tea/) - [How to Use Essential Oils Safely](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/essential-oil-safety/) - [Herbal Products and Drug Interactions](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/herb-drug-interactions/) ## On this page At a glance What is it used for? How is it used? Safety & interactions Did you know? Frequently asked questions Sources Related herbs ## Related herbs ### [Ginger](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginger/) A Strong clinical evidence Zingiber officinale Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea; it is also traditionally used for mild indigestion. 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