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Vitamin C
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Copyright: Morag Hamilton (lebois)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 74 W: 3 N: 82]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (232) |
| Genre: Plants |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006-08-30 |
| Categories: Flowers |
| Exposure: f/2.8, 1/49 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Theme(s): Fruits II [view contributor(s)] |
| Date Submitted: 2006-08-30 13:35 |
| Viewed: 980 |
| Points: 4 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Whilst out photographing this afternoon in my hedgerow I came across this fruit of the Dog Rose - the rose hip. I must go out again tomorrow to collect them to make some Rosehip syrup full of Vitamin C just like I remember my Mum used to give me when I was little!
The rose hip, also called the rose haw, is the pomaceous fruit of the rose plant. It is typically red to orange but may be dark purple to black in some species.
Rose hips of some species, especially Rosa canina (Dog Rose), have been used as a source of Vitamin C. Rosehips are commonly used as a herbal tea, often blended with hibiscus and as an oil. They can also be used to make jam, jelly and marmalade. Rose hip soup is especially popular in Sweden. Rhodomel, a type of mead, is made with rose hips.
Health Benefits
Particularly high in Vitamin C, with about 1700-2000 mg per 100 g in the dried product, one of the richest plant sources.
Contain vitamins A, D and E, and antioxidant flavonoids.
As a herbal remedy, rosehips are attributed with the ability to prevent urinary bladder infections, and assist in treating dizziness and headaches. Rosehips are also commonly used externally in oil form to restore firmness to skin by nourishing and astringing tissue.
Use in World War II
During World War II, British school children were given the job of collecting rosehips from hedgerows. These were converted into rosehip syrup, a source of vitamin C. This was to replace the imported oranges that were being denied by the German U boat blockade of Britain in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Info from Wikipedia
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Hi Morag,
Superb Macro.Wonderful colours, sharp and compo.
Well done.
Greetings.
hAyAti
- SkyF
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(8127) - [2006-08-31 14:43]
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Hello Morag,
very well captured and the presentation in this lovely frame looks great. POV, colors and sharpness are wonderful. The OOF lets the subjects stand out perfectly and gicve it a wonderful 3D feel. Very well done.
TFS..Sky
