This low green shrub grows mainly in the northern hemisphere. It comes from the genus Kalina of the Adoksy family, numbering about 150 species of both ornamental plants and edible fruit-drupes. Viburnum red is widely distributed in Russia, Ukraine and other European countries, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which are well known. It tastes bitter, with a very pungent odor, but this does not prevent the use of viburnum for medicinal purposes everywhere.
Healing viburnum red
The medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of viburnum are due to its rich composition. It contains tannins, sugars, pectins, volatile, essential oil, amino acids. Among the vitamins A, E, K, P and C are distinguished, and the mineral substances in its composition are iodine, potassium, iron, fluorine, manganese, copper and strontium. It is difficult to imagine how such components, collected in one plant, may not bring great benefits to the body. The medicinal properties of viburnum red are based on antiseptic, diuretic, astringent and antibacterial properties. By the way, it is worth noting that not only the berries themselves are used in folk medicine, but also the leaves, which contain up to 50 mg of vitamin C, bark, including vitamin K and tannins. Let's see what can be useful red viburnum.
Medicinal properties and contraindications
Guelder-rose can be dried or eaten fresh, made from it compote, kissel, but in any case, the berry will retain its healing qualities. It is good for the prevention of atherosclerosis, it is able to cleanse blood of cholesterol, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes heart rate and blood pressure, strengthens the walls of the blood vessels of the brain, and also has choleretic and diuretic properties. It will have a beneficial effect on all systems of the human body: reproductive, nervous, digestive and respiratory - this wonderful berry is red viburnum. The medicinal properties and contraindications should be studied very carefully, because it can also be harmful if there is increased coagulation, acidity, low blood pressure, and it is advisable for pregnant women to first consult a specialist.
Some recipes
Viburnum juice is very useful for allergies, as well as for ulcers, colitis, cough, hypertension and for the prevention of cancer. It is very tasty and useful to drink fruit juice from viburnum with sugar with low acidity, and the juice of viburnum with honey will help to recover after an illness, boost immunity and cure acne and boils. Infusion of viburnum bark treat mainly female diseases. It helps with painful menstruation and gynecological diseases such as fibroma and amenorrhea. Tincture is recommended for breast cancer, menopause, as well as to relieve cramping pain and with the threat of miscarriage.
Tincture of viburnum berries in boiling water is drunk with an ulcer, and in combination with honey, it is taken for bronchitis, colds and coughs. It is interesting that the seeds of viburnum can be ground and drunk instead of coffee. This "coffee substitute" is good for constipation and stimulates digestion. To get rid of gallstones or kidney stones, you need to swallow about 15 seeds daily. Using a mask with the addition of juice of viburnum and sour cream, freckles can be removed.
The healing properties of viburnum red berries should not leave anyone indifferent. This is a real panacea for all ailments!