Wild rose
It will help treat symptoms of the common cold, flu, or other infections and illness. According to recent studies, every 100g of fresh wild rose hips contains 1,009 grams vitamin C, which is 30 times the amount of vitamin C in citrus fruits. And it has advantages over citrus as Sietos says drinking orange juice when you have a cold can cause phlegm.
Wild rose hips are also rich in minerals like zinc and selenium, which helps stimulate the function of the kidneys and bladder, to help flush the system. Try making a rose petal infusion or “decoction”—the immersion of plants in hot water, like an infusion, but left on a low simmer to soothe a sore throat and reduce swelling.
