ROSEHIP POWDER –Organic 100% PURE Rosehip

Rosehip is the small seed pod of the dog rose (Rosa canina) which remains after flowering.

This Pure, Organic, Concentrated powder is more easily absorbed by the body than the granulated form, providing higher benefits.

Rosehip is a rich source of readily assimilated Vitamin C. It is also a source of other forms of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, including – vitamins C, A, B1, B2, B3 and K, bioflavonoids (including rutin), caroten Rosehips are a fabulous herb or fruit for ensuring great health for both horses and

humans. Because of the Rosehips anti-oxidant properties they are a brilliant food for

maintaining good health. Research has shown that antioxidants protect the body against

certain diseases such as cancer, arthritis and cardiovascular diseases.

Antioxidants can protect against free radical cells which can damage tissues and are

implicated in causing many diseases. Excessive free radicals are caused by poor nutrition,

stress and damaged tissues. Infections will lower your horses’ vitamin c levels and this can

also inhibit the growth and repair of cartilage and bone tissue if it is constantly deficient.

Rosehips have an important role to play in neutralising free radicals therefore they are a

wonderful food for keeping your horse healthy and in peak condition. Research has

established Rosehips as the highest source of flavonoids and biotin which is great for

strengthening horses’ hooves as well.

Naturally occurring vitamin C has been found to be far more readily absorbed than artificial

vitamin c; therefore the benefits of feeding rosehips to horses should be an obvious choice.

Rosehips are a great source of Iron and can be used to rehabilitate weak kidneys .They are

also a good tonic for liver based ailments .

Rosehips have been feed to horses to improve the horses immune system or to assist with recovery from trauma.

As well as being considered a herbal dietary supplement, rosehips are often fed to horses recuperating from illness or injury as they help to restore the immune system and aid tissue repair. Feeding Rosehips as part of the daily diet is beneficial for preventing illness. The vitamin C in rosehips acts as a natural antihistamine, which can assist the allergy-prone horse. Bioflavonoids, as well as having potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, enhance vitamin C’s ability to strengthen blood vessel walls, and this effect contributes to rosehips’ reputation for encouraging healthy hoof growth. Rosehips can also help alleviate gastric inflammation and diarrhoea.

DOSAGE : 1 tablespoon mixed in feed per day

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