Rosehip Vitamin C vs Hu Zhang

The fruit of the wild dog rose; one of the richest plant sources of vitamin C with synergistic bioflavonoids; hips contain 20x more vitamin C than oranges; used across European folk medicine.

Invasive shrub native to East Asia now widespread worldwide, whose root contains high concentrations of resveratrol and emodin, used in TCM for blood-moving and joint conditions.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Bioflavonoids, Pectin, Carotenoids

resveratrol, emodin, polydatin, physcion, anthraquinones

Vitamin C source for sailors and winter colds in European tradition, Kidney stones prevention (folk), Anti-inflammatory for arthritis

blood stasis, jaundice, joint pain, burns topically, cancer support

Vitamin C supplementation with synergistic cofactors, Osteoarthritis pain reduction (galactolipid fraction), Immune support

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardiovascular support, antiviral, antitumor

2-5g dried hips as tea or 250-500mg standardized extract daily

500mg–2g resveratrol extract daily or 9–15g decoction

Avoid with iron supplements (enhances iron absorption – may be too much)

pregnancy, anticoagulants, bleeding disorders, cancer with estrogen sensitivity

GI disturbance in large amounts, Increased iron absorption

nausea, diarrhea, bleeding risk, estrogen-like effects