Collect the rosehips from the rose bushes, either wild or domestic, at the end of the summer. Dry the herbs or use them fresh, approximately one tablespoon per cup of water. Boil the water desired, remove from heat and add the rose hips and steep 20 minutes. Add honey to taste.

Copyright 1993 by Peggy Layton and Vicki Tate These recipes may be freely used for non-profit purposes as long as the book source and author remain intact. Express permission of the author, Vicki Tate, must be received for commercial profit.

Updated: 28 Nov 96