Dr. Y Vitamin C with Rosehips & Zinc

▪ Rose hips suggested uses include as a rich source of Vitamin C, with about 1700-2000 mg per 100 g in the dried product.
▪ Remedy for rheumatoid arthritis.
▪ Reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis.
▪ Helps the immune system to fight off foreign invaders and out-of-control cells.
▪ Facilitates fat metabolism.
▪ Protects tissues from free radical damage.
▪ Assists the nervous system by converting certain amino acids into neurotransmitters.
▪ Prevents scurvy.
▪ Protects joints and connective tissues.
▪ Protects adrenal function.
▪ Ability to prevent urinary bladder infections, and assist in treating dizziness and headaches.
▪ Used externally in oil form to restore firmness to skin by nourishing and astringing tissue.
▪ Brewed into a decoction, can also be used to treat constipation; and
▪ Rose hips contain lots of iron, rosehip tea is used during menstruation to make up for
the iron loss.