With the arrival of autumn, winter preparations began in Sivas. Rosehip, which grows naturally in nature, took its place at the beginning of these preparations. Rosehip, which has chickpea-shaped red fruits that grow on thorny bushes, is among the indispensable tastes of citizens with the vitamins B1, B2, C and K it contains. Rosehip fruit, carefully collected one by one from the thorns, can be used to make marmalade, compote or tea by drying it.
LESS BENEFIT, MORE HARM!
Rosehip tea, which is indispensable among herbal teas generally consumed in winter months, cures many diseases.
Expert dietitian Gülsüm Hazman stated that although it is a complete source of healing, it can cause more harm than good when consumed in excess, adding: “If consumed too much, it creates a toxic effect on the body, which may result in poisoning.” he said.
“A COMPLETE TANK OF HEALING”
Stating that it grows almost everywhere, Mustafa Çengel said, “Rosehip is a very healing fruit given by God. It is made into marmalade and tea. It becomes a complete source of healing, especially when we add it to linden and boil it. It contains vitamin C. It does not require a special place, it grows everywhere.” he said.
“MUST BE USED IN MEASUREMENT”
Expert dietician Gülsüm Hazman stated that rosehip fruit, which benefits the immune system by containing many vitamins, can cause more harm than good when consumed in excess and said, “Rosehip is a plant with red fruits in the form of a bush and chickpea that grows in almost every region of Turkey.
Since it is resistant to cold weather, it is seen to grow in large quantities especially in the Sivas region. It is especially used in the consumption of herbal tea, marmalade and nectar.