22 types of rose hips grow in Bulgaria. This is one of the most common types of shrubs.

Where to pick rose hips?

It has been found that rosehips that grow in the sun are much richer in vitamin C than those that grow in shady places. Even on the same bush, the fruits from the southern /sunny/ side are more vitamin-rich. The differences in the dry matter of the fruit are also significant. Oblong and red fruits are richer in vitamins than spherical and dark brown ones.

Rosehips should be picked a few days before they are fully ripe: when they are dark orange and still firm. Immature fruits are poorer in vitamins, overripe ones are more perishable. Depending on the ripening time, they are harvested from September until the first frost.

With natural drying, the fruit ripens in about 10 days, as it has a low water content. They should be dried in the shade, in a dry and ventilated room, as the sun's rays destroy vitamin C.

Why are rose hips so useful?

They are extremely useful for conditions such as rickets, diabetes, bronchial asthma, heart, kidney, and liver problems, as well as fluid retention and edema. They are also recommended for slow healing of bones and soft tissues, as well as for atherosclerosis. Rosehip tea also helps eyesight. Rosehip tea is recommended to improve the motor activity of the stomach and soothes pain. A syrup made from an extract of the leaves mixed with honey is used for inflammatory conditions, mouth ulcers, and for skin compresses in eczema.

Recipe 1 - Rosehip juice

The washed and cleaned rose hips /250 g/ are stewed in boiling water /500 ml/, and when they are soft, they are squeezed with a juicer. If desired, the juice can be sweetened.

Recipe 2 - Rosehip decoction

350 ml of water is allowed to boil and 10 g of pinch flakes and 20 g of sugar are added to it. Boil for 20 minutes with the lid on. Remove from heat and let cool. It is strained. You can make the decoction by putting the peels and sugar in the boiling water, remove from the fire, and let it sit overnight. Strain and drink during the day.

Recipe 3 - Rosehip tea

Dried rosehip fruits /10 g/ are poured with 300 ml cold water and boil for 10 minutes. Strain, sweeten, and drink hot. It has a refreshing and healthy effect.

Recipe 4 - Mixed vitamin tea

You mix equal parts of rose hips or rose hips and rowan and pour 250 ml boiling water. Leave for 1 hour and strain through cheesecloth. Sweeten and drink 1/2 cup each. This tea increases the body's resistance.

Recipe 5 - Rosehip infusion

Boil 20 g of fruit covered for 10 minutes in 250 ml of water. Leave for 24 hours and strain through a thick cheesecloth. Strain the rose hips through cheesecloth. Sweeten immediately before drinking, drink 1/2 cup 2 times a day. The recipe can also be made with dried fruits that are pounded in a mortar. 10 g of the mixture is boiled for 10 minutes in 250 ml of water, soaked for 2-3 hours, strained and drunk.

Recipe 6 - Rosehip marmalade

6 kg of rosehip porridge is boiled in a wide vessel to evaporate faster while stirring. At first, care must be taken not to burn, as often happens. Add 2-2.5 kg of sugar. Stir until the marmalade thickens and begins to fall in pieces from the spatula. Remove from heat, cool, and put in jars. When it has completely cooled, the jar is tied with double cellophane moistened with cold water, and tied.

Where to buy rosehip products?

You can find rosehip products such as whole dried fruit, fruit powder, oil, or capsules in "Zdravnitza".

You can place your order online. We deliver our products to Bulgaria, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, Israel and Thailand.

You can also buy rosehip products from the local stores of "Zdravnitza":

Health store "Zdravnitza"
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
23 Neofit Rilski str.

Health store "Zdravnitza"
1303 Sofia, Bulgaria
74 Odrin str.