Sweet Briar vs Physalis peruviana

Wild European rose whose hips are rich in vitamin C and whose fragrant leaves were used medicinally for digestive complaints, kidney conditions, and as an astringent tonic.

Andean fruit with withanolides; anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; dried berries as superfood.

vitamin C, tannins, flavonoids, carotenoids

withanolides, physalins, vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids

Vitamin C supplementation, Digestive astringent, Kidney tonic, Fragrant culinary herb

cancer support, diabetes, liver conditions, inflammation, food

Antioxidant, Vitamin C source, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory

anti-cancer (withanolides), anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Hips freely as food; 5-10g hip tea or jam daily

As food; 500mg extract 2x/day

No significant contraindications

nightshade sensitivity, pregnancy (high withanolide doses)

Itching from hip hairs if seeds not removed

GI upset with excess