How to brew a dogrose?

Rosehip is not only a burgeoning shrub of the genus Rosaceae, which captivates us with the external beauty and aroma of flowers. It is also one of the most useful plants with medicinal properties. Before brewing the dogrose, you should know that the curative in it, not only berries, but also its petals, seeds and roots.

It should be noted that from the hips, except for the usual broth, tea and tinctures are prepared, and also a tasty jam is cooked from its petals, which preserves all the medicinal properties. And of course, everyone knows about the benefits of this plant without exception.

But in order to maximize the full benefit of its vitamin C fortified fruit, you must be able and know how to brew the dog rose correctly. For this you need a certain proportion of water and fruit. It should be strictly 1:10.

The process of preparation is quite easy, but takes a lot of time. So, take 100 grams of fruit and crush it thoroughly. Put them in a small thermos and fill with steep boiling water. Leave approximately for 7 hours, and after the specified period of time the drink can be safely consumed.

To prepare a broth of dogrose, which will be more saturated with useful substances, it is necessary to pre-cook the fruit in a saucepan tightly closed with a lid. Cook for about an hour, adding water if necessary in the required ratio. The broth should be infused for 12 hours.

After this time, it is necessary to filter the resulting composition. Drink it is recommended before eating one glass. For children - half of a glass of such broth is quite enough.

All infusions and decoctions of rose hips are prepared on the same principle, but there are some differences. For example, you can prepare an infusion of 100 grams of crushed or mashed fruits and 1 liter of water. Pre-brew it is not necessary. It will be enough simply to pour the fruits with boiled water and send for 12 hours in a tightly closed container in a dark place in order that the broth is infused and absorbed all the useful substances.

This process is not at all complicated, but every mistress and mother must know how to make a dogrose. After all, he will not only become an assistant in the treatment of many ailments, but also serve as an excellent preventive measure for various diseases. It can be used successfully by adults and children.

It is not so important, in what way you will brew the dog rose. The main thing to remember is that when cooking infusion, any dishes should be closed tightly. Because the air that penetrates the holes, destroys vitamin C.

Prepare infusion is quite simple, but how to make tea from the dog rose is not known to everyone. First, in order to improve the taste and vitamin-mineral composition, it is possible to mix rose hips in equal parts with black currant or ashberry.

To make tea, take 2 teaspoons of the mixture and pour 1/2 liter of boiling water. Let it brew for about an hour (preferably in a thermos bottle). Then strain the mixture. In the finished tea, add sugar or honey to taste. Such tea (1,5-2 glasses a day) will provide your body with a daily vitamin C and a set of valuable minerals.

How to brew the dogrose, namely its fruits, we have already considered. I would like to note that a decoction from the roots of this shrub is very much appreciated. For its preparation, pour 2 tablespoons of finely crushed roots with a glass of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes over very low heat. Allow to stand for 45 minutes.

Such a decoction is prepared from roots, excavated exclusively in the late autumn, and is used to treat rheumatism and urolithiasis. Drink it is recommended a day 3 times a week for 1 glass.

Brew the dog rose in any way that is most suitable for you, and enrich your body with vitamins and minerals that are so useful.