Papaya - a world class meat tenderizer, natural digestive aid, prevents ulcers, and also a soft contact lense cleaner.Rose The Safety Factor
High doses of vitamin C cause diarrhea in some people. High doses also strain the kidneys. This is not a problem for people with healthy kidneys, but those with kidney disease should consult their physicians before taking large amounts of rose hips.
Rose hips are included in the Food and Drug Administration’s list of herbs generally regarded as safe. For otherwise healthy non-pregnant, non-nursing adults, rose hips are safe in amounts typically recommended.
Consult a physician if cold or flu symptoms do not improve significantly in two weeks, if a fever develops toward the end of a cold or flu, or if a cold- or flu-related cough brings up brown or red phlegm.
Harvest the Hips
Roses have been bred for every cliMaté. “Old roses” are generally more fragrant than newer hybrids, but they have lessshowy, faster-wilting flowers. Consult a nursery for the variety best suited to your conditions and desires. Enjoy the flowers, then harvest and dry the hips.