Rosehips contain an exceptionally high concentration of bioactive phytochemicals (substances made by plants). The most important is vitamin C - a vital vitamin necessary for a wide range of processes in the body, as well as a powerful antioxidant. Rosehips also contain galactolipids, which have a strong anti-inflammatory effect and have been found to alleviate problems involving the joints.

This hardy shrub has always been present in the vicinity of many peoples and civilisations. Consequently, it has a long history as a traditional remedy in folk medicine. Only now has modern research been able to unravel the mystery of rosehip's beneficial medicinal properties.