Rosehip tea has now become very popular due to the health benefits that they provide. While green tea and herbal tea has gained much popularity based on the benefits known from recent research, the same is true for rosehip tea as well.

Located just below the petals of the rose plant, rosehip contains the seeds and are actually edible. After being dried, they are often used as a tea, and sometimes as ingredients in jams and jellies. Apart from the rose flavour, the taste is also pleasant and unique.

One of the main benefits of rosehip tea is that they contain a lot of Vitamin C which acts as antioxidants and help in preventing many diseases and keep the organs active and well.

Due to the antioxidant properties and preventing damage from free radicals, it prevents the signs of premature ageing and keeps the body fresh.

Some studies even claim that the chemicals (such as lycopene) in rosehip tea prevent the growth of tumour cells and can have a great impact in preventing cancer or even keeping it from reaching advanced stages. With future research, this can prove to be of great importance to medical science and humanity.

It also has immune-boosting qualities and has been known to prevent many bacterial and viral infections due to the presence of Vitamin A in it. While green tea and many forms of herbal tea speak of boosting the immune system of the body, rosehip tea is also known to have such beneficial qualities.

It is also known to help in preventing irritations and even ulcers in the stomach and help in treating diarrhoea, weight problems and constipation along with related stomach problems. It also boosts digestive capabilities due to its nature of forming complexes with stomach enzymes and helping in breaking down food easily. Used for a long time due to its medicinal properties, it has been known to be a good drink for kidney disorders and infections in the urinary tract and can come to be of great help of those suffering from renal problems and infections.

Apart from these, it has been known to have the excellent qualities of treating sciatica pain in legs as well as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and bronchial problems. With long term intake, it can definitely help in curbing the growth of these problems and help in recovery. Added to this is its great ability of ensuring proper blood flow in the body which helps to keep the organs working properly and with full oxygen.

Although it has been reported in some very rare cases that side effects such as vomiting, nausea and headache and even complications for pregnant women, the general reports of the good effects of rosehip well outnumber them and have proven to be much important.

The preparation process of the tea is also very similar to the usual tea and can be made quite quickly without much hassle and can be enjoyed with a bit of honey.

While many varieties of rosehip tea are available in processed forms and packaging by many companies, it can be found in supermarket stores and on many online stores which deal with tea and such products.