Rose hips are the young fruit of the rose bush. and are popular as a tea or a tea blend. Just add a teaspoon or two to hot water and steep or blend with a variety of botanical or black teas.  Rose hips have a variety of other uses –  in potpourri mixes, as a sweet-tart jam,   and in powdered form for various topical preparations, as well as natural body powders and other cosmetics. Rose hips contain vitamin C and are thought to ease numerous health problems such as stomach problems, gallstones, urinary infections and sciatica.