This low green shrub grows mainly in the northern hemisphere. It comes from the genus Kalina of the Adox family, which has about 150 species of both ornamental plants and edible drupe fruits. Widespread in Russia, in Ukraine and in other European countries, viburnum red, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which are well known. It tastes bitter, with a very pungent odor, but this does not at all prevent the widespread use of viburnum for medicinal purposes.
Healing viburnum red
Healing properties and contraindications to the use of viburnum due to its rich composition. It contains tannins, sugars, pectins, phytoncides, essential oils, amino acids. Among the vitamins, A, E, K, P and C are distinguished, and the minerals in its composition are iodine, potassium,iron, fluorine, manganese, copper and strontium. It is hard to imagine how such components, collected in one plant, can not bring great benefits to the body. 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, the bark, which includes vitamin K and tannins. Let's see how red viburnum can be useful.
Healing properties and contraindications
Kalina can be dried or eaten fresh, made from it compote, jelly, but in any case, the berry will retain its healing qualities. It is good for the prevention of atherosclerosis, will be able to cleanse the blood of cholesterol, strengthen blood vessels, normalize pulse and blood pressure, strengthen the walls of cerebral vessels, 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 miraculous red viburnum berry. Medicinal properties and contraindications should be studied very carefully, because it can also be harmful with increased clotting, 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. Very tasty andit is useful to drink fruit drink from viburnum with sugar with low acidity, and viburnum juice with honey will help to recover from illness, boost immunity and cure acne, abscesses. Infusion of the bark of viburnum is treated mainly for female diseases. It helps with painful menstruation and gynecological diseases such as fibroma and amenorrhea. The tincture is recommended for breast cancer, menopause, as well as to relieve cramping pains and in case of a threatened miscarriage.
Tincture of viburnum berries in boiling water is drunk for ulcers, and in combination with honey - taken for bronchitis, colds and coughs. Interestingly, viburnum seeds can be ground and drunk instead of coffee. This "coffee substitute" is good for constipation and stimulates digestion. To get rid of stones in the gallbladder or kidneys, you need to swallow about 15 stones daily. Using a mask with the addition of viburnum juice and sour cream, freckles can be removed.
The healing properties of red viburnum berries should not leave anyone indifferent. This is a real panacea for all ailments!
