Boyarka - medicinal properties, contraindications

There are many varieties of this plant, each of which perfectly copes with its decorative function, because the boyarka blossoms incredibly beautifully, and since ancient times is used to treat a variety of ailments. Buryats decorated her with branches with the cradle of a baby in the hope that he would be circumvented by sickness and illness, and the newlyweds had a symbol of a long and happy life. More details should be given to the therapeutic properties and contraindications of the boyarka.

Composition and medicinal properties of the boyarka

The fruits of this high bush contain vitamins K, E, C, A, minerals, organic acids, essential oils, tannins, pectins, starch, fructose, flavonoids, various acids, saponins, etc. Berries of this plant have the following actions on the body:

1. Compoundly affect the cardiovascular system. Such flavonoids as quercitin, quercetin, hyperoside and vitenexin increase the elasticity of blood vessels, improve cerebral circulation, normalize metabolic processes in the cardiac muscle, increase myocardial contractility and cardiac output.
2. Normalize the work of the central nervous system. They reduce excitability, improve oxygen supply to brain cells, fight against hypertension, arrhythmia and tachycardia, the effects of stress.
3. Accelerate recovery after seasonal infections, flu and colds due to the ability to kill viruses and bacteria.
4. They improve digestion, activate metabolic processes, remove decay products from the body. This gives grounds to use fruits in the therapy of gastrointestinal diseases, as well as excess weight. In addition to the enveloping effect, hawthorn has a low calorie content - only 52 Kcal per 100 g.
5. The ability to stimulate the formation of collagen is also referred to the useful properties of a boyarka, therefore, in combating the signs of aging, it is good both for ingestion and as an external remedy.
6. Reduces the level of glucose in the blood, which diabetics can appreciate.

Methods of preparation and use

Curative berries boyars with amazing properties can be eaten raw, and you can cook on its basis, curative infusion, decoction or mors. In many ways, it is the method of its preparation that will determine the curative effect, thus:

1. With neuroses, nervous excitability and arrhythmia, a decoction of dried fruits is shown. For its preparation raw materials in the amount of 20 g should be poured a glass of water and boil for half an hour. Cool, pass through a filter and add water to the original dose. Take 1 tbsp. l. three times during the entire span of wakefulness.
2. In hypertension , angina pectoris is prepared alcohol: 4 tbsp. l. raw materials should be poured 2 glasses of vodka and put in a dark cool place for 2 weeks. After passing through the filter and drink 25-30 drops an hour before eating, dissolving in water.
3. For vascular diseases, atherosclerosis and increased cholesterol, 3 parts of oregano and hawthorn flowers are taken and 4 parts of Leonurus and St. John's wort. Mixture in a volume of 1 tbsp. l. make a glass of boiling water for the night. In the morning they pass through the filter and drink half a glass an hour before the meal.

Contraindications

As already mentioned, the boyarka has not only useful properties, but also contraindications. It is not recommended to be treated by her pregnant and lactating women, hypotension. In addition, the fruits have a calming and sedative effect, which must be taken into account for workers in hazardous industries and drivers. Useful properties berries boyars can turn into harm, if you ignore the contraindications for severe cardiovascular diseases and get treatment without a doctor's advice.