Many people have heard about the healing effect of rose hips, but not everyone knows that the roots of this plant have long been successfully used in folk medicine. It is noteworthy that in some cases the roots of dog rose more effectively cope with pathological processes in the body than fruits. Let's consider, what the useful and medicinal properties of the roots of dogrose are, what they are, and what contraindications are available for using this raw material.
Useful properties of hips roots
The roots of dog rose - the source of a large number of biologically active substances, vitamins and minerals. Due to this, the means based on the rosehip roots show the following properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- bactericidal;
- binders;
- choleretic;
- antitoxic;
- toning;
- restorative, etc.
It was noted that the roots of dog rose have a positive effect on blood circulation, normalize metabolic processes, promote the removal of harmful substances from the body, strengthen the body's immune defenses. They are advised to use for such diseases:
- urolithiasis ;
- cystitis;
- cholelithiasis;
- hepatitis;
- hypertension;
- uterine bleeding;
- gout;
- rheumatism;
- bursitis and others.
Before starting treatment, you should consult a phyto-physician who will choose the most suitable dosage form, dosage, and determine the duration of the therapeutic course.
Contraindications to the use of hips roots
Unfortunately, not all patients are allowed to be treated with rose hips. So, categorically is contraindicated internal reception of preparations on the basis of this raw material at a thrombophlebitis and a thrombosis. Caution when applying the roots of rose hips should be shown to those who have problems with the cardiovascular system or increased acidity.