Red viburnum is not only a decorative bush that many summer residents grow in their gardens as ornaments, but also a valuable plant, long known for its medicinal properties. Its brilliant bright red berries are valuable in unique healing qualities that cannot but impress. The benefits of viburnum red have been known since ancient times.
In Russia, for example, a wedding table was decorated with its branches - it symbolized a happy family life. In different countries, people used it to treat diseases. It was believed that a pretty tree planted near the house protected its inhabitants from the "evil eye" and brought prosperity. Traditional healers used all parts of the plant as a medicinal raw material: bark, leaves, flowers and berries. Decoctions were cooked from red fruits, fruit drinks and infusions were made, which helped to defeat the ailment.
What is the use of viburnum red?
The plant has a rich chemical composition. Fresh viburnum fruits are considered dietary products, in them only 26 kcal, and in dried ones - 200 kcal per 100 g. They contain a variety of vitamins (A, C, E, B, K, P), essential oils, organic acids, volatile, pectins (participate in the normalization of digestion), tannins and minerals (calcium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, copper, etc.).
The high content of valerianic acid is famous for viburnum red. The berry is known for its healing properties due to the presence of a large amount of viburnin glycoside in it. It is scientifically proven that ascorbic acid is several times more in fruits than in raspberries. This suggests that viburnum helps in blood renewal, supports the immune system and has a vasoconstrictor effect.
The fruits of viburnum have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, they are considered the best natural antibiotics. Decoctions of berries are recommended for bronchitis, tonsillitis, heart disease and hypertension. The benefits of viburnum red are invaluable to our health. Eating several pieces of berries daily, you can get rid of depression, mental trauma and prevent digestive disorders.
The fruits are shown for vitamin deficiency, gastritis, edema of the kidneys, ulcers and atherosclerosis. Strengthen immunity will help gruel from grated berries and honey. The healing mixture will fill the body with the necessary complex of vitamins and protect against colds. Alcohol infusions treat colitis and vascular spasms. Natural juice from the fruit is taken to cleanse the blood vessels. The benefits of viburnum red is its laxative effect. Use it as a restorative, anti-aging and tonic in cosmetology. Compresses help eliminate pigmentation and acne.
Medical recipes
1. For diseases of the heart and blood vessels make berry tincture of 3 glasses of fruits and 2 liters of boiling water. The container is tightly closed and insisted for 6 hours, then filtered and drunk 2-3 times a day, 20 grams before meals - the duration of the course is equal to a month.
2. From constipation. Boil a glass of viburnum for half an hour, then add honey to taste and pour into a glass container. Take orally at 20 grams per day.
3. From neurosis. Pound 20 g of fresh berries, mix with a glass of hot water - infuse the solution for 4-5 hours. Drink 100 ml twice a day before meals.
4. From acne and spots on the skin will help viburnum mask with sour cream, which is applied to a clean face and kept for 20 minutes. Perform the procedure twice a day, and after 2 weeks the number of rashes will noticeably decrease. It also evens out color, tightens the skin, smoothes wrinkles and gives freshness to viburnum red.
The benefits and harms, of course, are not equivalent. The berries have undoubtedly more healing qualities, but, despite the rich chemical composition, the plant also has contraindications for use. It should not be used for platelets and increased coagulation of blood cells. Viburnum is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women.