A tea of rosehip will supply an adult with their daily vitamin C supply. Also contains vitamins A, E, D, B1, and B2.
Gather rosehips after first snow, or as late in the Fall as possible. Remove blossom end, stem, and leaves. Wash quickly. For each cup of rosehips, bring to boil 1 1/2 cups water. Add rosehips, cover pot (do not use copper or aluminum). Simmer 15 minutes. Let stand 24 hours. Strain of extract (liquid). Bring to rolling boil, add 2 tablespoons lemon juice for each pint. Pour into jars and seal. Take 2 teaspoons of extract daily for vitamin C supplement. Refrigerate after opening.
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