Hey beautiful friends!
As we embrace the heart of winter (and Valentine's season!), I'm absolutely glowing with excitement to share February's featured herb with you: rose hips!
These gorgeous ruby-red treasures are like little heart-shaped gifts from nature (how perfect is that for February?). While most people think of rose hips as just a vitamin C powerhouse - and they absolutely are! - there's so much more magic happening with these incredible allies.
Did you know that rose hips have been quietly showing up in cardiovascular research with some pretty amazing results? We're talking about real, measurable support for heart health that goes way beyond what most people realize.
Here's what has me so excited: rose hips work with your body's natural systems in the most beautiful way. They're not forcing anything - they're simply supporting what your body already knows how to do. Think gentle encouragement rather than harsh intervention.
A few rose hip love notes:
🌹 Incredible source of bioavailable vitamin C
🌹 Rich in antioxidants and bioflavonoids
🌹 Beautiful astringent properties for skin support
🌹 Gentle enough for daily use
🌹 Makes the most gorgeous, warming tea
I've been diving deep into the latest research on rose hips and cardiovascular wellness, and friends... the science is getting really exciting. There are specific numbers and studies that are making my herbalist heart do happy dances!
Premium members - head to the Classroom for the full deep-dive post where I'm sharing all the juicy details about the cardiovascular research, specific dosing protocols, preparation methods, and exactly how to create your own 12-week rose hip heart-support routine. This is the good stuff you won't find anywhere else! 💕 For everyone else - start simple! Try adding rose hips to your tea blends or making a warming decoction. Your heart (and your taste buds) will thank you.
What's your experience with rose hips? Drop a comment and let me know!
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