Element: Water
Planet: Venus, Moon
Energy: Feminine/Receptive
Properties: Luck, money, good fortune, love, self-love, beauty, protection, dreams, divination
Folk names: Rose Haw, Rose Hep, Dog Brier, Brier Rose
Botanical Name: Rosa canina
Rose hips are found under the petals and have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. You can eat the seeds, or add them to other foods, such as soups and teas.
From their soft petals to prickly thorns, roses are a symbol of beauty and health.
They belong to the Rosa genus of the Rosaceae family, which has upwards of 100 species (1).
However, one lesser known part of the rose is the round, seed-filled bulbs known as rose hips, which are found underneath rose petals.
Also called the fruit of the rose, rose hips are usually red-orange, though yellow and black varieties can also be found (2Trusted Source).
Unlike rose blossoms, which bloom in the spring and summer months, rose hips generally grow after the petals have bloomed and started falling off, which is usually in early to mid-fall. In fact, they’re considered sweeter when picked after the first frost of the season (3Trusted Source).
Rich in nutrients and disease-fighting properties, rose hips have gained attention for their role in health and beauty.
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