Rosehip syrup is one of the most affordable and inexpensive medicines. Its components, due to their properties, are able to exert a therapeutic effect on many organs. Why is this medicine so valued?
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Rosehip syrup: release form, composition
The composition of the drug includes several components:
- plant fruit juice;
- sucrose;
- acids, citric and ascorbic;
- purified water.
Some pharmaceutical companies add aronia juice, sea buckthorn, red mountain ash, cranberry juice to the medicine. Such additives only increase the therapeutic effect of the drug.
The release form is a dark brown sweet liquid with a characteristic smack of fruit. May have a berry odor. Available in bottles of 100, 200 and 250 ml.
Useful and medicinal properties of rosehip syrup
The drug is valued for its beneficial properties.
- Increases mental ability and prevents nervous exhaustion.
- Helps to recover faster after physical activities.
- The complex of vitamins and minerals has a strengthening effect and restores the work of all organs.
In medicine, syrup is appreciated for its therapeutic properties:
- Tannins have an astringent and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Quercetin flavonoid has a hemostatic effect, and isoflavonoids have a diuretic.
- Rutin strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
- Steroids regulate metabolism and appetite.
- Anthocyanins eliminate inflammatory processes in the intestine, stimulate barrier functions.
- Carotenoids produce an antioxidant effect, inhibiting the aging of the body.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome is reduced.
- An immunomodulatory effect is produced.
- Extractives have a choleretic effect.
- Vitamin K affects blood coagulation and proper bone growth.
- Niacin helps to recover after prolonged infectious processes.
- Linoleic acid is necessary for the harmonious functioning of cell membranes.
Pharmacological properties and indications for use
Pharmacological properties of the drug:
- wound healing;
- anti-inflammatory;
- immunomodulatory;
- strengthens the whole body as a whole;
- restorative;
- expands the walls of blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure;
- strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
- has a detrimental effect on bacteria;
- tonic;
- diuretic;
- choleretic;
- antitumor;
- antioxidant;
- hemostatic.
Indications for taking rosehip syrup:
- In case of intoxication (alcohol, food), to normalize the processes of fluid intake and beneficial salts in the blood and tissues.
- With vitamin deficiency.
- With chronic fatigue syndrome.
- With inflammatory bowel disease.
- Prevention of SARS and influenza.
- Trophic ulcers, long healing wounds, bedsores.
- Dislocations and fractures.
- Inflammatory diseases of the liver and gall bladder.
- Endocrine diseases (adrenal gland pathology, thyroid disease).
- Asthenic conditions.
- Strengthening the whole body after a protracted cold.
- During chemotherapy.
- In the postoperative period.
Instructions for use, dosage
Therapists strongly recommend not to self-medicate, but to contact medical institutions. When using rosehip preparations, it is very important to observe the dosage. Means have pronounced therapeutic effects and in case of an overdose can negatively affect the condition of the whole organism.
The medicine is administered orally (inside). It can be taken both before and after eating. Experts advise rinsing your mouth after taking the medicine, since the sugars contained in the syrup negatively affect tooth enamel.
The use of syrup for adults
For children over 12 years old and adults, it is indicated to take the drug for 1-2 tbsp. l The frequency of administration is 2-3 times a day. You can not increase the dose yourself.
Some people prefer to add syrup to warm tea. It is especially effective for colds and infections. In combination with medicinal tea, the drug has a better effect on the immune system.
Taking medication during pregnancy
For pregnant women, rosehip syrup is allowed. It strengthens the immune system and nourishes the body with vitamins and beneficial elements. But, rosehip syrup during pregnancy is prescribed by a specialist in a reduced dosage and only if absolutely necessary.
Pregnancy is used if the intended benefit of the medicine exceeds the possible harm to the baby. It is imperative to comply with the prescribed dosage. Vitamin C, which is rich in rose hips, in large quantities can harm the children's body.
Syrup for raising immunity for children
Kids from 3 years old are allowed to take medicinal syrup. Children under the age of 18 are permitted only with the consent of a specialist, as necessary. Dosage for children under 7 years - half a tsp. funds 2-3 times a day. Children over 7 years old are given half a tablespoon 2 times a day.
In childhood, the drug has a powerful effect on the immune system. Experts recommend giving it to children with hypovitaminosis, asthenia, after operations and chemotherapy.It is not recommended to give the drug to children with obesity and diabetes.
How to take syrup for weight loss?
To lose weight, the drug Holosas is used. This is an analogue of rosehip syrup. It includes an extract of rose hips (up to 40%), water, sugar. It is on the basis of this drug that mixtures for weight loss are prepared.
To prepare the mixture you will need:
- a bottle of rosehip medicine;
- 200 grams of raisins;
- 200 grams of senna;
- boiled water - 1 liter.
Cooking:
- Bring the water to a boil, pour senna on it. Let it brew for about an hour.
- Rinse the raisins under running water.
- Bring the infusion to a boil again, pour raisins on it and let it brew for about an hour.
- Strain the finished infusion carefully to get rid of residues.
- Mix the infusion with the medicine, pour into a clean container and carefully close.
- Take 100 ml 2 hours before bedtime.
Such a remedy has a laxative, diuretic and choleretic effect. It cleanses the body from toxins, toxins and stagnation of bile. The prepared product is enough for a course of 10 days. Such weight loss can be done no more than once every six months.
Syrup interaction with other medicines
A sweet medicine may interact with some drugs:
- the anticoagulant effect of heparin and other anticoagulants is reduced;
- the effect of hormonal contraceptives is weakened;
- the action of tetracycline antibiotics is enhanced;
- the absorption rate of iron increases, which leads to an increase in its concentration in the blood;
- increases the possibility of the formation of crystals in the urine during treatment with salicylates.
Therefore, before prescribing, it is worth informing the specialist about all the drugs taken. If they cannot be canceled, then the doctor will select an alternative treatment in the form of analogues or a replacement of the drug. All changes in well-being should be reported to medical personnel.
How to make rosehip syrup at home?
The beneficial properties of rosehip syrup always attract people's attention. And many want to make their own medicine. Making syrup at home is pretty simple.
To do this, you will need:
- 1 kg of ripe fruits;
- 1 liter of pure water;
- 700 g of granulated sugar;
- 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Cooking.
- Wash and peel the berries.
- Crush them or scroll in a meat grinder.
- Pour in water and cook for 25 minutes.
- Strain the broth, add sugar and citric acid.
- Boil another 15 minutes.
- Pour the syrup into sterile jars and roll up.
IMPORTANT! Keep the product in a dark, cool place. Keep out of reach of children!
Contraindications
Not everyone can take the drug.
There are certain contraindications.
- Since syrup stimulates an increase in acidity, it can not be taken with peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Intolerance to the components of the drug or allergic reactions.
- Dermatological diseases.
- Circulatory disorders.
- Children's age up to 2 years.
- Antihypertensive conditions.
- Heart failure.
- Thrombophlebitis.
- Exacerbation of gallstone disease.
As directed by a doctor, with caution should be used:
- during pregnancy;
- with obesity;
- in childhood;
- while taking other medicines.
