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Fans of alternative medicine, of which there are many in our country, have long been well aware of what kumquat is. The benefits and harms of this truly magical plant, on the contrary, are almost a mystery to most. Therefore, today we will reveal the secrets associated with overseas fruit.
Useful properties of Kumquat
That is what some people call kumquat. Although it is still very different from an orange. The similarity is only in color and relationship: they both belong to the citrus family. The similarity ends there.
In general, kumquat, as a healing plant, is very much loved by the people of China. For example, there it is customary to get rid of a hangover by eating several fruits. But this information is not confirmed by scientific research and research.And the dosage of fruit varies from 4 pieces to 300 g at a time.
Even the Chinese fresh skin peel out around the house and near heating appliances. Especially in the midst of an epidemic of influenza and colds. The fact is that the essential oils contained in the skin, kill most pathogens and bacteria.
Interesting. This peculiarity of micro-orange is successfully used in the manufacture of inhalation fluids. Both the dried, and fresh peel will fit.
Dried and dried kumquats, some doctors recommend to use after a serious illness, with severe exhaustion. Or with an acute shortage of vitamins and trace elements. After all, the composition of the overseas guest is truly unique.
By the way, a couple of fruit growers will increase their vitality after an intensive workout and will give vigor to manual workers. Although, workers in the brainwave sometimes need to maintain their gray matter with an orange-red vitamin charge.
Kumquat for eyes and in cosmetology
We tend to agree. For the content of vitamins E and A in kumquat is literally off the scale. By the way, women should pay close attention to this. After all, these vitamins help the skin to stay fresh, young and healthy for a long time. Women who regularly eat small fruits have a more late appearance of wrinkles.
And for the growth of beautiful thick hair micro orange is priceless. In the pulp and peel found vitamins B, zinc and selenium. By the way, the nails, too, will not refuse from such a mineral supplement.
Kumquat for heart and blood vessels
Laboratory studies have shown that the pulp of the magical fruit contains a large amount of magnesium, sodium and calcium. So, regular consumption of kumquat in food (without fanaticism!) Is a certain prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Honey tincture of fresh kumquats is very good in this regard. It significantly reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, cleans the blood vessels from atherosclerotic plaques, strengthens the venous and arterial walls, making them elastic.Only not as a standalone drink, but as a metered-dose drug.
That is, do not abuse! Although it is worth admitting, the temptation will be great. Painfully delicious and original drink is obtained.
Did you know that just one fruit is incredibly invigorating? Try it. Your mood will immediately rise, fatigue will disappear, depression will be forgotten and any stress will disappear. Do not believe? Check it out. The effect is amazing.
It is thanks to him that traditional healers undertake to treat some nervous disorders. Of course, not only by kumquats alone, but as part of complex therapy. The results are very encouraging.
Dried and dried kumquats
These are such astounding creations of the tandem of nature and man that it is impossible to overestimate their benefit. Fiber fiber alone puts kumquat on a par with apples and cabbage. Due to this fact, regular consumption of micro-orange in reasonable doses helps:
- normalize the gastrointestinal tract
- be quickly absorbed in easily digestible carbohydrates
- stimulate the secretion of gastric juice
- balance the metabolism in the right direction
This feature of the overseas fruit should be interesting to people with sedentary work. After all, they often complain of poor digestion, sluggish work of the gastrointestinal tract and the excretory system as a whole.
Possible harm from kumquat
Like any citrus fruit, micro orange can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat young children, pregnant women and nursing moms.
By the way, it is this reason that makes even adults (rational) for the first time eat kumquat in very small quantities.
Council The danger of eating kumquat in food is that it has the effect of chips and seeds. One has only to taste small sweet-sour fruits, as it is impossible to stop then. And overeating threatens with a skin rash from an excess of vitamin C. As the saying goes: a little by little.
Individual intolerance can also play a cruel joke. Moreover, a person may not even be aware of such a feature of his body. Until you try the fruit.
Another unpleasant feature of the overseas guest is the possibility of ulcers in the mouth and throat.It's all about the high concentration of essential oils in the skin of the fetus. And to eat them it is accepted together with a peel.
Fresh kumquat contains a large amount of easily digestible carbohydrates. And dried or dried - even more. About candied fruits and say nothing. Therefore, there are categories of people who are extremely discouraged from drinking this fruit:
- athletes, watching their weight category
- diabetics
- obese people
- losing weight
Abusing unusual tasty fruits, you can not keep track of the figure. And very quickly earn extra weight.
By the way, there is another forbidden list, to whom kumquat is contraindicated. It is vitally dangerous for these people to eat the overseas guest in any kind and quantity. This category includes those who are “lucky enough” to have:
- gastric and duodenal ulcer
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- gastritis of any acidity
At the same time, it does not matter at all whether a person has aggravation, or a disease in the remission stage. High concentration of essential oils and trace elements in combination with a shock dose of organic acids easily provoke a relapse. Which can end very badly.So be sure to think that you are pulling in your mouth if you know your diagnosis. If you do not know, then ... think too.
Some interesting facts
It is scientifically confirmed that the kumquat plant absolutely does not perceive any nitrates from the soil. Therefore, in this regard, you can not even puzzle about the excess fertilizer that the owners of plantations may have watered the trees.
It is said that the powerful restorative effect of fresh kumquat peel adversely affects microorganisms of various etiologies. Traditional medicine successfully uses this property of fruits to combat many fungal diseases of the skin and nails.
In this case, it is not necessary to prepare decoctions or tinctures. It is enough to tie a piece of freshly peeled peel to the affected area for a certain period of time. According to reviews, the method works just amazing.
Council Some sources recommend micro-orange for inclusion in the diet of people who are watching their figure, or seeking to lose weight. This is true only for fresh fruit. Dried and dried kumquats have a very high calorie content. And for diets categorically do not fit.
By the way, in our market there is only one type of fresh kumquats. But dried and candied fruits - as many as four. But, if there is an opportunity, try to get only fresh microapples to your table. Because most of them are dried - boiled in sugar syrup. In such fruits there is no value left, except for the aroma and remnants of the magic taste.
Of course, they will not do much harm to the body. But practically there will be no benefit from such a dish. Is that a drop of fleeting pleasure.
Now your experience has been replenished with knowledge about kumquat. The benefits and harm of him too are known to you. Treat yourself to the health and pamper the healing fruits of your loved ones. Be healthy.
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