1Meta-AnalysisCited 47×2008
Christensen R, Bartels EM, Altman RD, Astrup A, Bliddal H · Osteoarthritis Cartilage (2008)
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18 peer-reviewed studies
What the evidence says
Rosehip doesn't have enough studies with structured effect-size data yet to pool a verdict. Browse the studies below for individual findings.
Most evidence is from high-quality meta-analyses and randomised trials published 2004–2026.
Based on 18 studies · 1 meta-analysis · 9 RCTs
Confidence
Moderate confidenceBy outcome
4 studies in the last 5 years · Latest meta-analysis: 2008
Christensen R, Bartels EM, Altman RD, Astrup A, Bliddal H · Osteoarthritis Cartilage (2008)
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Rossnagel K, Roll S, Willich SN · MMW Fortschr Med (2007)
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Gruenwald J, Uebelhack R, Moré MI · Phytomedicine (2019)
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Chrubasik C, Duke RK, Chrubasik S · Phytother Res (2006)
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Chrubasik C, Roufogalis BD, Müller-Ladner U, Chrubasik S · Phytother Res (2008)
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Rein E, Kharazmi A, Winther K · Phytomedicine (2004)
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Willich SN, Rossnagel K, Roll S, Wagner A, Mune O, Erlendson J · Phytomedicine (2010)
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Seifi M, Abbasalizadeh S, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Khodaie L, Mirghafourvand M · Phytother Res (2018)
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Andersson U, Berger K, Högberg A, Landin-Olsson M, Holm C · Eur J Clin Nutr (2012)
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Ginnerup-Nielsen E, Christensen R, Bliddal H, Zangger G, Hansen L, Henriksen M · Gait Posture (2015)
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Winther K, Apel K, Thamsborg G · Scand J Rheumatol (2005)
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Moré M, Gruenwald J, Pohl U, Uebelhack R · Planta Med (2017)
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In plain English: Dose-response correlation analysis uncovered positive effects of Rosa-canina as a nutrient that were not detectable through standard between-group comparisons.
Motawei AM, Warholm KM, Winther K. · Nutrients (2026)
In plain English: The objective is to critically evaluate the existing evidence to assess the potential for developing functional foods and therapeutic products based on rosehips.
Mao Q, Zhou M, Lei L, Zhang Y, Chen H, Zhu B, Luo L, Yu C. · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (2026)
In plain English: Rosehip extract significantly reduced orthostatic symptom burden and the prevalence of OH in patients with T2DM.
Ghelmani SY et al. · Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2026)
In plain English: Studies are needed to concentrate on their mechanisms of action, routes of impact, safe dosage, and potential side effects to ensure their efficacy and safety in treating PCOS.
Kumari P, Barbhuiya PA, Warjri I, Pathak MP. · Current topics in medicinal chemistry (2026)
In plain English: In both double-blind randomized studies, rosehip powder had a moderate effect in patients with osteoarthritis.
Rossnagel K, Roll S, Willich SN · MMW Fortschr Med (2007)
In plain English: Standardised rosehip powder consistently reduced pain scores and patients were twice as likely to respond compared to placebo, without the ulcerogenic effects of NSAIDs.
Cohen M · Aust Fam Physician (2012)