Rosehip is considered one of the most useful plants, and valuable substances are found in all parts of this shrub. Rose hip oil is obtained from seeds in one of two ways: cold pressing or hot extraction. Both methods make it possible to obtain a quality product that preserves the maximum of useful substances, which can be used for medical and cosmetic purposes. We will learn what therapeutic properties are possessed by rosehip oil, and what its use is.
Composition and useful properties of rosehip oil
Rosehip oil is rich in saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, among which: linoleic, linolenic, myristic, stearic, oleic, etc. It also contains vitamins (A, C, E, F), amino acids, micro- and macro elements (iron, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, copper, etc.). Among the useful properties of this remedy, which make it possible to widely apply it in medicine and cosmetology, we can distinguish the following:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antioxidant;
- antiseptic;
- moisturizing;
- regenerating;
- rejuvenating;
- restorative;
- choleretic;
- antisclerotic;
- sun protection;
- antidepressant and others.
The use of rosehip oil in medicine
In therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, rosehip oil is applied inside, usually a teaspoon twice or thrice a day. Dosage, frequency of reception and duration of admission vary depending on the type of pathology. In pharmacies, you can find rose hips in gelatin capsules, which are very convenient to take inside. It is also used externally - for lubricating affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes, preparing compresses, instillation into nasal passages, etc.
Let's enumerate the main pathologies in which the effective use of the agent in question is:
- diseases of the digestive system (gastritis, peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, hepatitis, etc.);
- atherosclerosis ;
- anemia;
- dermatological diseases and skin lesions (eczema, dermatoses, pressure sores, trophic ulcers, wounds, burns, scars, etc.);
- nerves;
- disturbance of metabolic processes in the body;
- gynecological diseases (cervical erosion, polyps, etc.);
- diseases of the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity (rhinitis, sinusitis, ozona , pharyngitis, stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, etc.);
- beriberi;
- weakening of the body's defenses, etc.
The use of rosehip oil in dentistry
Due to its numerous medicinal properties, rosehip oil is used in dentistry, and it is often prescribed to patients by experienced doctors. It is also worth noting that even some medicinal toothpastes, mouthwash and other products are made with its addition. One form of application of rose hip oil, which is applicable for many dental diseases, is rinsing with a solution prepared from a glass of water and 5 ml of oil.
Cosmetic application of rose hip oil
Rose hip oil, which has rejuvenating, nourishing and moisturizing
Rosehip oil helps to get rid of small wrinkles, prevent the appearance of new, eliminate flabbiness and dryness of the skin, brighten pigment spots, etc. This means well lubricate chapped lips, scaly areas on the skin. When used for hair, it copes well with split ends, brittleness and hair loss.