Rose Hips
Standardised powder from the fruit of Rosa canina, one of the better-tested herbal options for osteoarthritis pain. The pooled effect is genuine but small, roughly on the level of a mild analgesic.
Evidence last reviewed: August 2026
What the science says
- Osteoarthritis pain Moderate evidence
A meta-analysis of three randomized controlled trials found rosehip powder reduced pain more than placebo, with a small pooled effect size and patients about twice as likely to respond. The trials were short and all used the same standardised preparation.
- Rescue medication use Limited evidence
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in knee and hip osteoarthritis reported reduced symptoms and lower consumption of rescue analgesics over three months. It was a single-centre trial of moderate size.
- Disease modification Limited evidence
No trial has shown that rosehip slows cartilage loss or changes the course of osteoarthritis. The documented effect is on symptoms only.
Dosage & safety
Scientific references
- Does the hip powder of Rosa canina (rosehip) reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients?--a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
- A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
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