What medicinal properties does the red viburnum have?

Kalina, whose beneficial properties have been known for a long time, is used not only in traditional medicine, but also in cooking. There are over 160 plant species, but most of them are considered purely decorative. The most common in the countries of the former Soviet Union is red viburnum. Which parts of the plant can be used and for what purposes? Is it possible to cook really tasty dishes from viburnum for the everyday menu?

Kalina - useful properties of a plant for various diseases

Fruits, leaves, bark and roots of viburnum have an antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory effect. Kissels and fruit drinks can be consumed on a daily basis as an alternative to coffee, sweet juices from a pack. It is especially useful to use funds with viburnum in the composition during the period of colds.

But some recipes are especially helpful in treating specific conditions. Due to the large amount of antioxidants and vitamin C in its composition, viburnum can be used by patients suffering from:

• arthritic pain;
• high blood pressure;
• inflammatory processes;
• rheumatic back pain;
• unpleasant manifestations of menopause;
• menstrual cramps;
• restless legs syndrome.

It has also been proven that infusions and decoctions based on bush bark relieve swelling and improve vision.

Muscle cramps

Back in the 60s of the last century, it was proved that the chemical compounds present in the viburnum bark eliminate cramps, quickly relieve muscle tension. Similar compounds eliminate menstrual cramps, recurrent back pain.

Stones in the kidneys

Patients who are diagnosed with hypocitraturia are at increased risk of developing kidney stones. To avoid an unpleasant complication, it is recommended to drink tea from viburnum leaves, berry fruit drinks.

Diabetes

Viburnum is rich in flavonoids and carotenoids. These are antioxidants that help lower blood sugar levels. But the real therapeutic effect will only be seen in type 2 diabetes.

Peptic ulcer

The antioxidants contained in the red viburnum fruits protect the stomach walls from damage. It may seem that too acidic drink, on the contrary, will worsen the condition of the gastrointestinal tract.

Traditional healers recommend adding to berries honey... This will not only enhance the antibacterial properties, but also improve the taste of the healing potion.

Oncological diseases

Medical research has proven that viburnum juice works against carcinogens. However, the real effect is achieved only in the early stages of the disease, so it is advisable to drink berry pomace for prevention purposes.

Possible contraindications and side effects

Studying the beneficial properties of viburnum, one cannot fail to mention the potential harm that folk recipes can cause to the body. Despite the fact that red berries can be safely added to your daily menu, certain precautions must be taken.

It is necessary to give up the use of viburnum for people who are taking medications to lower blood pressure, antibiotics. Also, chemicals that relieve muscle spasms can significantly lower your heart rate.

Other contraindications to the use of viburnum-based products:

• aspirin resistance;
• taking medications that thin the blood;
• lactation.

Do not forget that self-medication, complete rejection of conservative medical care, can have serious health consequences.

Before using folk recipes, you should consult your doctor. Too many berries in the diet can lead to poisoning.

Collection and storage of viburnum

Viburnum is common in our latitudes. You can prepare literally any part of the bush yourself. The flowers of the plant are picked around June, and the berries in September. The bark is harvested at the beginning of spring: it is best to collect the pieces cracked after winter frosts from the branches, and not cut the trunk. The roots are harvested during the flowering period of the plant. Store dried raw materials in a cool dry place.

Residents of metropolitan areas can buy all the necessary ingredients in pharmacies, health food stores. Viburnum is also sold in the form of ready-made extracts, hydrolates. But it is best to prepare healing potions at home.

Folk recipes based on viburnum

To strengthen the immune system, improve overall health, it is recommended to drink tea with viburnum jam. But if a person is worried about specific problems, you will have to spend time making home medicines.

Dried flower tea

The flowers of red viburnum have mucolytic properties and can be used for prolonged paroxysmal coughing. In order to make a healing drink, pour boiling water over 2 tablespoons of dried flowers, leave for 10-15 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink 200 ml 4-5 times a day.

Viburnum flower tea with chamomile, mint leaves or lemon balm will have a calming effect.

Decoction of roots, viburnum bark

In order to extract useful substances from solid components (roots, bark), it is necessary to use alcohol, or expose the ingredients to high temperatures.

Decoctions from the viburnum bark are usually used externally to accelerate wound healing, get rid of purulent throat diseases.

Also, healing baths and lotions will help with:

• acne;
• hemorrhoids;
• gum bleeding;
• purulent neoplasms.

To prepare the broth, you need to pour 20-30 g of bark or roots with a liter of purified water and bring to a boil. Then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. It is forbidden to drink concentrated liquid. But it can be added to baths, used as a cleanser.

A decoction of viburnum roots has long been known as a remedy for scrofula. A teaspoon of dry rhizomes must be crushed into powder, filled with two glasses of water and put on fire. Boil the mixture for 10-15 minutes, then cool and consume 200 ml per day (children are given no more than 100 ml per day, divided into 4-5 doses).

Water infusion of fruits

Tinctures are more concentrated and work faster than teas or decoctions. Alcohol is most often used to extract useful components.

But if the medicine is planned to be given to children or people who complain of pain in the liver, it is recommended to prepare an aqueous infusion:

1. Grind 2 tablespoons of berries with seeds into a homogeneous gruel.
2. Transfer the resulting mixture to a saucepan, pour 400 ml of water and bring to a boil.
3. Pour the liquid with the berry sediment into a dark glass jar, leave for 8 hours in a cool place.
4. After the specified time, strain the liquid, squeeze the cake and consume the resulting infusion in an amount of 200 ml per day.

You can store water infusions for two days. The drug has a tonic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic effect. The bitter taste of viburnum can be interrupted by adding honey or raspberries.

Viburnum syrup recipe

Folk remedies can be not only useful, but also very tasty. Instead of pharmaceutical preparations with harmful artificial additives, viburnum syrup can be made. Only ripe viburnum is used.The beneficial properties of berries are preserved after heat treatment.

There is no sugar in the composition of the product, so treating the throat with such a folk remedy is suitable even for diabetics:

1. Rub fresh pitted berries (100 g) through a sieve.
2. Dilute the resulting mass with water (you will need about 500 ml) and boil it down.
3. Add melted honey (20-30 g).
4. Cool, pour into a dark glass jar.

The finished syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for several months.

If the mass becomes very thick, then it can be heated in a microwave oven before use. The tool can be used during the period of ARVI, as well as during coughing attacks.

Alcohol tincture with antispasmodic properties

For those who often suffer from spasmodic pains, it is useful to have an alcoholic tincture in the medicine cabinet. To prepare the product, alcohol or vodka and viburnum are used. The beneficial properties of the tincture from the presence of alcohol in it do not diminish.

Preparation of the medicine takes a lot of time, but on the other hand, the patient can be sure of the complete naturalness of the remedy:

1. Pour 300 ml of high-quality grain vodka or pure alcohol diluted with 150 ml of purified water into 100 g of dry unmilled viburnum bark.
2. Shake the tightly closed jar vigorously and leave in a cool dry place for 6 weeks.
3. Once a week, take out the jar with the blank and shake vigorously.
4. After 6 weeks, strain the liquid into a clean, dry container.

During attacks of pain, drink a teaspoon of medicine diluted in 50 ml of water.

Regular consumption of alcoholic tinctures can harm people suffering from liver disease.

If a child or an adult who is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol suffers from spasms, it is necessary to replace the alcohol with food glycerin.

Subject to all storage conditions, alcoholic viburnum tincture can be usable for 10 years.

Red viburnum jam for every day

If you managed to purchase or collect a large amount of fresh berries, and there is no need or desire to procure a large amount of medicines, then you can make delicious jam. After heat treatment, the bitterness goes away, and the apples and oranges in the composition make the jam really tasty.

Required ingredients:

• 800 g soft viburnum berries;
• 2 peeled oranges, cut into small cubes;
• 12 sweet apples, cut into small cubes;
• 800 ml of cold water;
• 400 g sugar (cane sugar can be used).

Cooking instructions:

1. Fold the viburnum fruits, oranges, apples in a saucepan with a thick bottom, add water and bring to a boil.
2. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes, rubbing the mixture with a pestle from time to time.
3. Cool, strain through a gauze cloth.
4. Measure the volume of the resulting liquid (you should get about 400 ml), add sugar in a ratio of 1 to 1.
5. Put a saucepan with liquid on low heat, leave until sugar is completely dissolved.
6. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, but do not bring to a boil.

The resulting mixture should be stringy, but not toffee-like. Pour the jam into sterilized jars and tighten the lids.

Refreshing fruit drink recipe

Despite the obvious bitterness, red viburnum can be used to prepare refreshing drinks.

To make fruit drink, you will need:

• 500 g of fresh viburnum berries;
• 200 g of black raisins;
• 50 g of honey;
• 1 liter of water.

Instructions:

1. Pour the raisins and viburnum fruits with water, add honey.
2. Cook for 60 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, chop the grounds with a pestle.
4. Strain and cool the liquid.

Ready-made fruit drink can be diluted with carbonated mineral water.

Bureinskaya black-fruited viburnum: useful properties, nuances of application

In the eastern parts of Russia, as well as in China, Korea, not only red, but also black-fruited viburnum is found. Its fruits can also be used for medicinal purposes.Aronia berries contain tens of times more anthocyanins (anti-inflammatory elements) than red viburnum berries.

It has been proven that regular consumption of fruits for two months leads to:

• lowering blood pressure;
• normalization of total cholesterol levels;
• restoration of muscle tone.

Black-fruited viburnum, the beneficial properties of the plant are due to the presence of flavonoid phenols and caffeic acid. But we must not forget about the potential dangers of berries. Studies show that dark fruits can dramatically lower blood sugar levels and cause constipation.

Prevention of viral and infectious diseases

It is scientifically proven that the berries of the chokeberry can kill the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Bacillus Cereus (bacilli). People suffering from chronic urinary tract infections are advised to regularly drink viburnum juice. Ellagic acid and myricetin in berries can even kill flu viruses.

How to introduce black chokeberry into the diet

If there is a unique opportunity to prepare useful fruits in large volumes, then you should not transfer all raw materials to tinctures. Black-fruited viburnum is actively used for making jams and sweets. You can dry the berries, grind them into powder and add them to smoothies and baked goods.

The most common and delicious ways to use chokeberry viburnum:

1. Juices, smoothies. Pure viburnum juice is very tart, so it is worth diluting it with water or apple, grape nectar. Smoothie lovers can add strawberries, banana.
2. The sugar syrup can be added to baked goods, pancakes, pancakes, or consumed neat to treat a sore throat.
3. Jelly from viburnum juice will help with joint problems, arthritic pain.

Both chokeberry and red viburnum have proven healing properties. Simple folk recipes will help in the prevention and treatment of various diseases.

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