Kalina - the benefits and harms to human health

Kalina, the benefits and harms of which, it would seem, has been thoroughly studied, can still bring surprises. Both pleasant and not so joyful. And for some people, the properties of viburnum still remain unknown. It is urgent to fill this gap in knowledge.

Viburnum utility

Did you know that not only the fruits bring good to the human body, but also the bark, flowers, young shoots? For example, a decoction of viburnum bark, mixed in certain proportions with honey and sea buckthorn oil, copes well with most respiratory diseases. Plus, this mixture is very good for the prevention of colds in the dank autumn or icy winter.

In general, viburnum berries themselves are very good for the treatment of various pulmonary diseases. No, as an independent means, viburnum is rather weak against pneumonia or bronchitis.But, as an auxiliary - works very well. Especially mixed with honey.

And if you add to the broth bark of a mother and stepmother, chamomile, wild rose and calendula, then the resulting liquid will do well even the strongest old cough.

By the way, with severe pain in the throat (sore throat, scarlet fever), gargling with Kalin's broth helps very well. Berries and flowers of the plant are taken in equal proportions. It is this dosage that disinfects and anesthetizes best.

If, for any reason, rinsing with a decoction does not work, then you can do otherwise. Cotton fabric moistened in the broth, and make a compress on the neck. An indispensable condition - warmly wrap. For without additional warming the compress does not work.

Council Many sources recommend cooking fresh viburnum berries juice or juice. But few people write that the resulting liquid smells very specific. Most who have tried this flavor, most often refuse to even come close to Kalina in the future. No problem. Everything is fixable. Who said that it is impossible to aromatize viburnum juice? Fresh raspberries, decoction of mint or lemon balm, orange peel ... You can make a list of natural flavors yourself based on the possibilities and personal preferences.

Female berry

Russian women know about the cosmetic effects of fresh viburnum berries. On the basis of juice, various kinds of home cooking are prepared:

• masks
• scrubs
• shampoos
• tonics
• cleansers

This is not surprising, because the composition of viburnum berries is amazing. After such procedures, the skin becomes velvety, moisturized, rejuvenated.

It is due to the above properties, fresh viburnum juice copes with most skin diseases. Wounds, boils, dermatitis and similar misfortunes pass quickly, leaving almost no traces.

Council For skin problems, drinking viburnum juice, compote or decoction is useless. But compresses, ointments and rubbing - the most for a speedy recovery.

But not only for this viburnum in the people nicknamed "the berry of women." Fruits contain a large number of substances, the action is strikingly similar to the female sex hormones. Therefore, knowledgeable people often use viburnum for various endocrine diseases and problems of the female reproductive system.

It:

• uterine bleeding
• severe climax
• painful periods
• irregular cycle
• mastopathy

Again with the mind. Otherwise, not far from the trouble.

Hypertensive note

They say that only a handful of viburnum per day with a tablespoon of honey per month of regular intake normalizes any high blood pressure. The method is worth attention, but with some reservations:

1. Be sure to regularly measure blood pressure. After all, an excessive decrease is possible.
2. Listen carefully to your body. Sometimes the body gets used to hypertension. And with a sharp decrease in responsiveness to syncope or even stroke.
3. During the period of preventive treatment with Kalina, closely monitor the blood picture. An overdose of potassium, vitamin C, magnesium and iron is possible.

And the rest - it is an excellent tool to combat hypertension. Plus, fresh berries contribute to the renewal of blood, clear the vessels of atherosclerotic plaques, and increase the overall tone of the body.

Council Hypertensives! Where did you run? No need to throw on Kalina, as from a hungry land. Start taking berries with 1 tablespoon per day. Listen to your body. And only then gradually increase the dosage, bringing it to handful per day. By volume it is approximately 200 ml glass.

Viburnaceae

Despite the huge benefits of viburnum, it is impossible to mindlessly treat her. Because in large quantities any drug will only harm. And to some categories of persons, viburnum is even contraindicated, for sad consequences may arise.

It is not recommended to use inside any part of the viburnum plant:

1. Pregnant. The fact is that viburnum is rich in elements similar in action to female hormones. And the body of the future mom without that stuffed them to the eyeballs. Therefore, the consequences of the reception can not be predicted by anyone.
2. Hypotonic. Above, we have already written that any drink made from ripe viburnum berries significantly lowers blood pressure. People with hypotension in some cases may even lose consciousness. Therefore - with caution.
3. People suffering from diseases of the joints. Many people know that a large amount of organic acids negatively affect cartilage and joints. Therefore, gout, arthritis and others like them is a direct contraindication to the use of viburnum berries.
4. Glutton. Remember the episode of "Dog Mongor and unusual cross"? There Balbes actively eats viburnum bush, squinting from pleasure. Surprisingly, given the taste of berries.So, such manipulations can lead to severe rash on the skin. This is obtained from an excess of vitamin C. Or with individual intolerance.
5. People suffering from thrombophlebitis. Or those who have too thick blood. The composition of viburnum juice includes substances responsible for the accelerated blood coagulation. Therefore, viburnum in any form is absolutely contraindicated to these comrades.
6. Persons with diseases of the kidneys, liver and gastrointestinal tract. Especially in the period of exacerbation. Ascorbic acid in large quantities contained in the berries, will greatly irritate the already inflamed internal organs.

As you can see, the list is small, but important. By the way, if you use Kalina wisely, you can bring a lot of benefits to your body.

Important! Not everyone knows that, unlike other berries and fruits of red color, viburnum does not cause allergic reactions even in infants. Therefore, if there were no pharmacy tools at hand, and a viburnum bush grows outside the window, you can safely give juice or compote to your baby. Only without fanaticism! Start with half a teaspoon. It is possible that the baby does not like the notorious aroma of berries.

Interesting facts about Kalina

Virtually no one knows that viburnum is a great doctor for the nervous system. Regular consumption of fresh berries helps to cope with:

• insomnia
• by stress
• nervous shocks
• depressed

Simultaneously with the treatment of nervous diseases, viburnum enhances a person’s own immunity, helping to prevent many ailments of other organs.

Council With the loss of voice using a decoction of Kalinov flowers. Normally, a person begins to talk practically on the second day.

Folk healers claim that frequent consumption of viburnum is an excellent prevention of cancer. No official research has been conducted on this issue.But due to the strongest stimulation of their own immunity - the effect may well be.

Council Do not throw away viburnum pits. They are taken orally for speedy recovery from a serious illness. And for people with heavy physical exertion, the bones are simply vital. They give strength, tone up and fill with energy.

Many people know that for berries viburnum. Its benefit and harm, on the contrary, are not well known to anyone. Read our article in order to receive gifts of Mother Nature with maximum benefit. And do not harm yourself and your loved ones.

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