What is Rose hips?
Rose hips can also be called Cynorhodon (also known as Cynosbatos), Dog Rose, Fruit de l'Eglantier (also known as Fruit de l'Eglantier), Gulab, Heps (also known by the names Hip Fruit, Hipberry, and Hop Fruit), Persian Rose, or Phool Gulab. Other names include Poire d'oiseaux, Rosae pseudofructus, Satapatri, Rosae pseudofructus, and Rosae The rose hip is the round, rounded part of the flower that lies just below the petals. It contains the seeds. Fresh rose hips are high in vitamin C. However, dried rose hips or rose seeds contain less vitamin C. Alternative medicine has used rose hips to treat rheumatoid arthritis, diarrhea, infection, the common cold, and more. Rose hips are not effective for treating these conditions, but research has not proven this. There is no way to know if rose hips can be used as a treatment for any medical condition. The FDA has not approved the use of this product for medical purposes. The FDA does not recommend that you use rose hips in place of any medication prescribed by your doctor. Rose hips can be sold as an herbal supplement.Many herbal compounds do not adhere to standard manufacturing practices and some supplements on the market have been discovered with contaminants such as toxic drugs or metals.To minimize the risk, herbal or health supplements must be purchased from a reputable source. Rose hips can be used in other ways than those listed in the product guide.
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Turmeric, Ginkgo Biloba
Side effects of Rose hip
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing and swelling to lips, face, tongue or throat. Seek medical assistance immediately. Rose hips may be safe if taken at the recommended dosage, although not all side effects have been identified. Rose hips used in large amounts can cause blood clots. If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using this product immediately and contact your healthcare provider.
- A sudden feeling of numbness (particularly on one side), difficulty with speech or vision;
- Sudden chest pain with bloody coughing
- Pain, swelling, warmth, or redness on one or both legs
Rose hips can have a variety of side effects.
- Stomach pain;
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation;
- Headache
- Sleep problems (insomnia).
There may be other side effectsCall your doctor if experiencing side effects; otherwise contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Please read all instructions on the label or package of your product. Inform your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, your allergies, and the medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
Speak to your healthcare provider before using rose hips. If you suffer from certain medical conditions, such as:
- Sickle cell disease
- A genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;
- Diabetes;
- Iron deficiency or iron storage diseases such as hemochromatosis.
- A hemoglobin disorder, such as anemia or thalassemia.
Do not consume rose hips without first discussing them with a medical practitioner if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or potentially could become pregnant. Rose hips are not known to be harmful to unborn babies.Do not take rose hips without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. There is no way to know if rose hips are harmful to nursing infants. No information is available on the use of rosehips by children. Don't give any herbal or health supplements to children without consulting their doctor first.
How to take Rose hips?
Consult your doctor before using herbal supplements. Consult a health practitioner trained in herbal or health supplement use. Use rose hips only as directed by the manufacturer or your doctor. Use only the recommended amount of this product. Rose hip topical (for skin) should not be taken orally. Topical rose hips are only to be used on the skin. Use different forms of rose hips (tablets or liquids, tinctures, teas, etc.) at the same time without consulting a doctor. Combining different formulations increases the risk of an overdose. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If the next dose is nearly due, do not take the one missed. Don't use extra rosehips to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Reach out immediately if a poison emergency arises by dialling 1-800-222-1222 for support, or seek immediate medical advice from healthcare providers.
What should be avoided?
Avoid taking iron-containing vitamin or mineral supplements with rose hips. Avoid foods that contain a lot of iron, as the vitamin C found in rose hips can increase the amount of iron absorbed by the body. Avoid taking antacids within 2 or 4 hours prior to taking rose hips. Antacids containing aluminum can reduce the absorption of vitamin C in rose hips. Acid Gone contains aluminum, as do Aldroxicon and Alternagel. Other aluminum-containing antacids are Gelusil, Maalox, Maldroxal, Mylagen, Mylanta, and Rulox.
Interaction with other drug
You should not take rosehips without consulting your doctor if you use any of the medications listed below:
- Fluphenazine;
- Lithium;
- Warfarin (coumadin, jantoven);
- Hormonal replacement therapy or birth control pills
- Iron deficiency medicines: ferrous fumarate; ferous glutconate; iron sulfate.
This list is incomplete. Rose hips may interact with other drugs, including herbal products, vitamins, and prescription medicines. This product guide does not list all possible interactions.
