Can dog rose for immunity, at what age?

Dog rose is very useful for children Photo: Getty

Benefits of rose hips for children

Ripe rose hips contain:

linolenic acid. Improves digestion;
carotene. Strengthens the immune defense of the child;
tannins. Have anti-inflammatory effect;
vitamins C, E and P.

Vitamin C helps fight symptomscolds, strengthening the natural immunity of the growing body. Vitamin E is important for the formation of the baby's reproductive system, as well as for removing toxins from its body. Vitamin P plays a significant role in strengthening the developing circulatory system of the child. Carotene contained in rosehip decoction, together with linolenic acid, improves the motility of the colon, improving digestion processes. The local pediatrician can tell parents from what age to give rose hips to children. As a rule, this is six months of age. Earlier, it is impossible to introduce drinks or puree from rose hips into the child's diet. The fruits contain a large number of active components and can provoke an allergic reaction.

How to make a dogrose

Rose hips are given to children to strengthen their immunity. Most often, infusions and decoctions are prepared from the fruits. To prepare an infusion, you need to do the following:

take 15 g of ripe hips of dog rose or 7-8 g of dried, put in a glass, pour 200 ml of hot water, cover;
Insist for an hour.

This infusion is used as a source of vitamin C for various colds. To prepare the decoction you will need:

take 50 g of dried rose hips, pour a liter of water and boil for thirty minutes;
Cool to room temperature.

This decoction is used asa general tonic and warming agent during prolonged exposure of the child to cold, as well as in the treatment of various digestive disorders. Can rose hips be given to children with allergies to citrus fruits? The berries contain organic acids similar in composition, it is better to first do an allergy test on the child by applying a little rose hip juice to the skin. If the skin at the site of application does not turn red and the child does not show other signs of allergy, then rose hips are safe for him. Babies under one year old should be given no more than 1 tbsp. decoction or infusion per day, at 1-2 years old - 50 ml, at 2-6 years old - 100 ml, after 6 years - 250 ml. It is advisable to give the drink through a straw so as not to harm the tooth enamel. If you follow the recipe and dosage, you will strengthen the baby's immunity with a natural and safe remedy. It is also useful to know: