Rose Hips
Herb of the Month – Rose Hips
Rose hips are the fruits of the rose plant and are full of vitamins and antioxidants. They are quite tasty and one of my favorite snacks as I walk through the winter woods. I pop them in my mouth, break them open and spit out the seeds. You need to be sure that you have hips from unsprayed roses, as roses are frequently drenched with pesticides.
Not only delicious and anti-inflammatory, they are also high in vitamin C, antioxidants, and pectin. My favorite way to have rose hips is in tea or syrup, so delicious and comforting.
Rose Hip/Lavender/and Ginger Root Tea – makes 2 cups
Delicious and soothing this is one of my favorite warming, bedtime teas. Can be served hot or cold.
- 1 tablespoon crushed, dried rose hips
- ½ teaspoon lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
In a teapot, pour 2 cups boiling water over the above ingredients and let steep for at least 10 minutes.
Rose Hip, Lavender, and Ginger Root Tea
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon crushed dried rose hips
- ½ teaspoon lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
Instructions
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In a teapot, pour 2 cups boiling water over the above ingredients and let steep for at least 10 minutes.