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Rosehip & Hibiscus Tea Benefits
Rosehip, the red, cherry-sized fruit of the rose plant, is commonly used to make a variety of foods, including jams, jellies and wine. Its high vitamin-C content made the common garden fruit an alternative to scarce citrus fruits during World War II. Hibiscus is the gaudy flower of a tropical plant that is brewed into a tea and drunk hot or cold. Rosehip and hibiscus are naturally sour and offer a range of health benefits.
Rosehip Antioxidant Benefits
Rosehip tea provides comparatively high levels of phenolic and flavonoid antioxidants, according to Cornell University. Of 17 herbs evaluated in a study, rosehip was among the top, along with chamomile, hawthorn, lemon verbena and green tea. Researchers note that rosehip and other herbs enhanced activity of the important antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Rosehips also provide up to 200 milligrams of vitamin C and bioflavonoid antioxidants in 10 grams of dried hips, notes nutritionist Laura J. Knoff, author of the book "The Whole-Food Guide to Overcoming Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Recipes and Strategies for Eating Well with IBS, Indigestion and Other Digestive Disorders."
Lowering Blood Pressure
The hibiscus portion of the tea has shown to lower blood pressure in human studies. Chronic high blood pressure affects almost 30 percent of Americans. A study reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture discussed the blood pressure-lowering effects in pre-hypertensive and hypertensive adults. During this six-week trial, the group drank 3 cups of hibiscus tea daily and had a drop of approximately seven points in the systolic blood pressure. If you have elevated blood pressure, you should discuss herbal and other treatments with your health-care provider.
Arthritis Remedy
Rosehips are used to relieve pain associated with arthritis conditions such as osteoarthritis. This condition is a degeneration of the cartilage that sits between the bones. Cartilage provides a cushion in joints such as knees and hips. Without cartilage, bone rubs on bone and an inflammation process starts. This can be painful. Rosehip found in tea decreases inflammation. A Danish research group identified a component called galactolipid in rosehip that is an anti-inflammatory component.

Awesome, thanks. I love tea.

Be careful if you have gastritis. Rosehips and hibiscus are both too acidic for me. Love the taste but my stomach can't tolerate it.

Ginger herbal tea though, that one quells my gastritis and ginger is also supposed to be good for arthritis.