This low green shrub growsmainly in the northern hemisphere. It comes from the genus Kalina of the Adoksov family, numbering about 150 species as ornamental plants, and with edible fruit-drupes. Widespread in Russia, in Ukraine and in other countries of Europe, red, medicinal properties and contraindications which are well known. It tastes bitter, with a very sharp smell, but it does not prevent the use of viburnum for medicinal purposes.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications for useThe viburnum is due to its rich composition. It contains tannins, sugars, pectins, phytoncides, essential oil, amino acids. Among the vitamins A, E, K, P and C are isolated, 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 can not bring enormous benefits to the body. Medicinal properties of red viburnum are based on antiseptic, diuretic, astringent and antibacterial properties. By the way, it is worth noting that not only berries themselves are used in folk medicine, but also leaves containing up to 50 mg of vitamin C, a bark that includes vitamin K and tannins. Let's figure out what can be useful red viburnum.
Kalina can be dried or eaten fresh,cook it from her compote, jelly, but in any case the berry retains its medicinal qualities. It is good for prevention of atherosclerosis, it will be able to purify the blood of cholesterol, strengthen the blood vessels, normalize the pulse and blood pressure, strengthen the walls of the vessels of the brain, and also has choleretic and diuretic properties. Will have a beneficial effect on all systems of the human body: reproductive, nervous, digestive and respiratory - this miracle-berry red viburnum. Therapeutic properties and contraindications should be studied very carefully, since it can go to the detriment of increased coagulability, acidity, low blood pressure, and it is desirable for pregnant women to consult a specialist beforehand.
The juice of the viburnum is very useful for allergies, and alsowith ulcers, colitis, cough, hypertension and for the prevention of cancer. It is very tasty and healthy to drink Morse from the viburnum with sugar at a reduced acidity, and the juice of the viburnum with honey will help to recover from the disease, raise immunity and cure acne, abscess. Infusion of the bark of the viburnum treats mainly female diseases. It helps with painful menstruation and gynecological diseases like fibroma and amenorrhea. Tincture is recommended for breast cancer, menopause, as well as for the removal of cramping pains and the threat of miscarriage.
The healing properties of Red Cabbage berries should not leave anyone indifferent. This is a real panacea for all ills!
