My Mum is 85 and has read in the news that rosehips can help arthritis. Does anyone have any experience of this which would back this up? What is the best way of including rosehips in the diet?
2006-12-28 08:11:44 · 7 answers · asked by Lizangel 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
it is said they do, i gather them from the fields and woods nearby here. {wash them before use}
i have found the best way to take them is to gently boil them in a non aluminium pan [aluminium harms the vitamin C content] for 10 minutes or so, until they have split open. strain them off and drink the tea. i also add a teaspoon of blackstrap molasses to the drink as this is rich in good vitamins etc, too.
2006-12-28 10:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by andylefty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rosehip belongs to the family of "Bioflavonoids" and has anti-inflammatory properties.
The best way of including rosehip in her diet
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids - check the label for the rosehip. 1000 mg, 3/day
P.S.
Other beneficial supplement for arthritis is "fish oil" - liquid form - get from a natural health store.
2006-12-28 10:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, rose hips do not help with arthritis. They are used internally to prevent bladder infections, dizziness, and headaches. They are used externally in oil form to restore firmness to the skin.
You might want to try lavender oil. It is used to relieve pain in rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains.
Go to your search bar and type in "essential oil for arthritis" and scroll down to site #4 Lavender Oil and read through this site. It explains the benefits and how to make a cold compress for the arthritis.
Hope this helps and your mum feels better!
O.K. let me be more specific - rosehip oil does not benefit arthritis. Rosehips themselves are loaded with Vit-C. The lavender oil can be used externally for arthritis pain.
2006-12-28 08:37:46 · answer #3 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rose hips are rich in vitamin C but will do nothing for arthritis.
2006-12-28 14:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cant say, but cheese is a killer so tell her to cut it out if she eats it, and get her to eat oily fish... it lubricates joints. IET or reconnective healing is wonderful non invasive energy work also for arthritis. i use it on my mother who really struggles with this awful disease. good luck
2006-12-29 07:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by AnnB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alfalfa is a wonderful arthritis herb. and it is also good for lowering your cholesterol, fatigue, pain,stiffness, hot flashes, increase energy levels, blood and liver detoxifier and anti-cancer activities. i take one everyday. so far so good. be careful when you are young, it will make your wisdom teeth grow in at a rapid rate.
2006-12-28 09:47:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom swears by cherry juice for her arthritis.
2006-12-29 12:40:30 · answer #7 · answered by Tiffany Seymour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋