Apple leaves: benefits and harms

I often heard from my grandmother that apple leaf tea is very useful. She herself drank it and for us, her grandchildren, brewed it, especially in winter, when we walked with a snotty nose. Please tell us what are the beneficial properties of apple leaves, and are there any contraindications?

Most of us perceive the apple tree as a fruit tree that delights with juicy and tasty fruits, but this is not all that it can give. It turns out that even leaves can be beneficial, and not only as mulch, although this is also a very significant help to gardeners and gardeners. What are the beneficial properties of apple foliage and are there any contraindications for the use of funds based on them? Let's discuss this topic in more detail.

What is the benefit?

Beautiful green leaves have a very valuable composition, thanks to which they have long been used in folk medicine for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases, as well as for general strengthening of the body. So, in sheet plates apple trees contains a large amount of vitamin C, which makes them ideal for raising immunity and fighting colds. There are many trace elements in the leaves, for example, zinc and copper, iron and molybdenum, and other useful substances.

Do you know what the healthiest leaves of the forest apple are? It is in them that the most "sour" vitamin in comparison with the "home" garden trees.

It is enough to brew fresh or dry leaves and drink the healing tea... This drink improves immunity, removes depression, in addition, is a good anti-inflammatory agent and helps in the treatment of skin diseases. In addition, tea from the leaves is recommended for bronchitis - it facilitates the discharge of phlegm and relieves spasms during attacks, softening the mucous membrane. It also helps with stomach diseases (gastritis and ulcers).

The maximum concentration of nutrients in the leaves accumulates until the moment when the apple tree began to set fruits.

Restrictions on the use of leaf products

Despite the enormous benefits, it is still worthwhile to take tinctures and drinks made from apple leaves with caution. They tend to thicken the blood and hold the stool together, which should be taken into account.

Such funds should not be taken:

• with a tendency to constipation;
• for problems with blood (if it is already too thick).

Also, do not get carried away with folk methods for women in an interesting position, so as not to harm themselves and the child.

Video on how to prepare apple leaves for tea for future use