Current science is a funny thing.
In the Western model, it is by definition the apex of what we currently know and less than what we will know in the future. Yet, it is accepted as the “final truth” in the moment.
It may be helpful as confirmation, but never as final confirmation. More and more it just seems a way to reference a complete system from the past.
In this article, it is reported that:
Results from two different arthritis studies have confirmed that an active ingredient of rose hips has been shown to protect and possibly rebuild joint tissue broken down by arthritis.
and
‘The results of these new studies suggest that the primary mechanism of action of rose hips is to reduce inflammation and protect joint tissue from damaging substances produced by an over-active immune system.’
but, you can also know this by remembering your Ayurveda.
Rose has been a well-established pitta-reducing anti-inflammatory for millennia.
2 responses so far ↓
1 Leonardo // Dec 27, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Although Rose hips are sour, which would increase Pitta and Kapha and only benefit Vata, please advise.
2 Renay // Jan 11, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Hi Leonardo. Thanks for your question.
As I understand it, rose hips have a sweet vipak (post digestive effect). See http://ayurastro.com/cooking/?p=20
Hence, the effect would be pitta-reducing, much like lime.
P.S. I like your website!
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