A new Opportunity for Joint Health SCIENTIFIC COMPENDIUM ON ROSE HIP POWDER

The treatment of osteoarthritis, a disease that eventually affects the majority of the older population, involves the alleviation of symptoms such as pain and stiffness, and the reduction of inflammation. The double-blind, placebocontrolled, crossover study reported here examined the effect of hyben vital, a herbal remedy made from a subtype of rosa canina and recently reported to have anti-inflammatory properties, on the symptoms of osteoarthritis. one hundred and twelve patients with osteoarthritis were randomly allocated to treatment with either hyben vital 5 g daily or an identical placebo for 3 months, followed immediately by the alternative treatment. The patients assessed changes in joint pain and stiffness after each treatment period on a 5-point categorical scale. general wellbeing, including mood, sleep quality and energy were also assessed and recorded in a personal diary.