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Healing berries. (Part 2)

Rubus chamaemorus (Cloudberry) is the winner in the category of berries rich in ascorbic acid. A good remedy for vitamin C deficiency and hypovitaminosis, colds, reduced immunity. Cloudberry fruits enhance blood clotting, are considered good antispasmodics and diuretics. But Cloudberry also has an astringent effect, which is unsafe in cases of its use for constipation, decreased intestinal motility, gastrointestinal ulcers, gastritis.

Rubus idaeus (Raspberries) are a popular diaphoretic and antipyretic agent. Raspberry fruits have a general strengthening effect on the body, contain a high percentage of vitamin C. Raspberry seeds stimulate intestinal motility, which has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract.

Rubus caesius (Blackberries), along with Raspberries, are a whole mineral and vitamin complex: group B, vitamin A, C, E, P, provitamin A, PP, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus. Fiber and pectins allow the use of Blackberries as a stimulant and protector of the intestines. Blackberry pulp is rich in organic acids and the seeds contain fatty oils.

Rubus saxatilis (Stone bramble) is a berry that is rich in ascorbic acid, rutin and microelements: zinc, iron, manganese, etc. The tannins give the fruit a tart taste, they also serve as a protective function for the intestinal mucosa when eating the fruit. Pectins are found in large quantities in drupe berries and act enveloping on the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, which is useful in inflammatory diseases of the walls of the gastrointestinal tract.

Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) is a plant with dangerous and at the same time useful fruits. Fresh elderberries contain hydrocyanic acid in excess of the seeds. For this reason, pitted berries (raw, dried or boiled) are suitable for eating. In the raw and dried fruits of Elderberry, there are a lot of useful substances that play in favor of health: fiber and tannins, which help the intestines; an almost complete set of organic acids (including acetic, ascorbic, malic); sugars that are not dangerous for diabetics; carotene - provitamin A, rutin. Elderberry berries are useful for violations of the integrity of the vascular wall, for disinfection of the oral cavity and intestines, as an anti-inflammatory agent, as a laxative, diaphoretic and diuretic.

The fruits Oxycoccus (Cranberries) - it is almost a full pharmacy of vitamins and minerals. Cranberry has established itself as a plant with fruits that have a pronounced diuretic property, which is used for urolithiasis, to reduce high blood pressure. The high concentration of vitamins C, K and group B in Cranberry allows you to effectively use its fruits in diseases of the cardiovascular system. Pectins, fiber and tannins make Cranberries an irreplaceable remedy for functional bowel diseases. But the high concentration of natural acids in the fruits is not suitable for using Cranberries with high acidity, gastritis, ulcers and gastrointestinal erosions. You should not use Cranberry in cases where its diuretic effect is contraindicated.

Ribes (Currants) is a berry, all varieties of which are natural vitamin supplements. Currant fruits contain a high concentration of vitamins A, B, K, PP, E, pectin and fiber. Increasing immunity, improving the quality of blood vessels, preventing constipation, atherosclerosis, vitamin deficiency, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, regulating intestinal motility are the merits of Currant berries. The high content of vitamin C and other organic acids in Currant berries makes it useful for strengthening the general condition of the body, but harmful for gastrointestinal diseases associated with injuries of the walls of the stomach and intestines, as well as with increased acidity of the stomach.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Lingonberry) is an exquisite berry that is rarely found on sale, and lovers of phytotherapy are familiar with Lingonberry with medicinal decoctions from the leaves. But the Lingonberry fruits are no less useful than the leaves, and are distinguished by a high content of vitamins, which makes the berry an indispensable remedy during the seasons of hypovitaminosis. In addition to its vitamin benefits, Lingonberry fruits are useful for disorders of intestinal motility, as a diuretic, antiseptic and a remedy for low acidity. Organic acids in the pulp of Lingonberry fruits, linolenic and linoleic acids in Lingonberry seeds, as well as sugar make the fruits attractive not only for medical purposes, but also in cosmetology and dietary nutrition.

Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry) are a culinary delight, but they are no less attractive as a medicine, as they are rich in vitamin A and B vitamins, useful sugars and pectin. Tannins, which give the berry astringency, have an antiseptic and fortifying effect, for this reason, a large amount of eaten Bilberry can cause constipation. Bilberry are beneficial for diabetics as they lower blood glucose levels. Bilberry are rich in magnesium, potassium and vitamin C, which makes them a successful herbal remedy for the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system. It is the properties of Bilberry to improve the quality of the vascular network and are used successfully to improve the blood flow of the visual apparatus.

The multiple healing properties of berries can be lost during heat treatment, which should be taken into account when using plants for medicinal purposes. Not all medicinal berries can be infused due to the release of poisonous substances from the seeds (hydrocyanic acid) in the infusion. It is preferable to use healing berries in fresh, dried or frozen form, getting rid of seeds and seeds.

The most popular berry drinks are fruit drinks. The technology for preparing fruit drinks allows you to preserve all the useful and medicinal qualities of the fruit and at the same time exclude the seeds and seeds, which are often poisonous. Fresh and frozen berries are suitable for making fruit drinks. The berries are pre-washed and scalded. Next, water is boiled in an enamel bowl in advance (metal dishes will oxidize under the action of a berry solution, since all berries contain an excess of acid). The scalded berries are rubbed through a sieve (seeds and seeds are thrown back), the pulp is added to boiled water, but not boiled. Sugar is added as needed and to taste.

The healing value of berries suggests that the amount of fruit consumption should be limited in cases of a pronounced medicinal effect.

Medicinal berries (Part 1)