Medicinal properties and method of preparation for wild rose hip juice
Wojciech Wiśniewski
2026-03-24
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The wild rose is a shrub that is widely found throughout Poland. It blooms at the end of May and continues to bloom until June. Its fruits are a herbal remedy, used for making infusions, the petals are utilized for making preserves, and the seeds yield oil. We can also produce a healthy and tasty juice from it. We invite you to give our method of preparation a try!
Wild rose (dog rose): A natural reservoir of vitamins and bioactive compounds for health
Processed products derived from wild rose hips constitute an exceptionally valuable source of a broad spectrum of essential nutrients, including vitamins, phenolic compounds with demonstrated antioxidant capacity, carotenoids that support visual acuity, organic acids that regulate metabolic processes, essential oils possessing aromatherapeutic properties, and pectins—a soluble fiber fraction that undergoes fermentation by gut microbiota, thereby contributing to the maintenance of gastrointestinal homeostasis. The nutritional profile per 100 grams of raw material is as follows: the energy content amounts to 679 kilojoules (equivalent to 162 kilocalories), protein constitutes 1.6 grams, fats account for 0.34 grams, while total carbohydrates reach 38.2 grams, of which 24.1 grams are attributed to prebiotically active dietary fiber with well-documented health benefits.
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