In the autumn, after the first frosts, various dishes, jam, compotes and tea from red or ordinary Kalina appear on the tables. Under the influence of the cold, this amazingly beautiful berry acquires sweetness and is enriched with rare substances and vitamins. But for proper use it is important to find out what features red viburnum has - useful properties and contraindications to the use of this plant, diseases in which berries can be consumed with caution or in limited quantities.
Useful properties and contraindications to the use of red viburnum berries
The fruit of the shrub in question contains a huge number of valuable chemical components:
- tannins;
- pectins;
- macro and microelements;
- triterpene and steroid saponins;
- flavonoids;
- lipids;
- organic acids;
- vitamins P, E, K, A and C;
- minerals;
- viburnin;
- beta-carotene.
Such a rich composition makes it possible to use red berries in the therapy of many diseases, especially the cardiovascular system. The fruits of the viburnum quickly improve blood counts, purify and update it. Thanks to this, the berries are actively used to treat atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus.
Moreover, the calyx fruits can have the following effects on the body:
- soothing;
- hypotensive;
- anti-inflammatory;
- hemostatic;
- antibacterial;
- astringent;
- antispasmodic;
- diuretic;
- immunostimulating.
But we must not forget about the possible dangers that this powerful natural remedy contains. Berries contain a huge amount of vitamin C, more than in citrus. Therefore, viburnum can cause severe allergic reactions.
Other contraindications:
- intolerance to the fruit;
- pregnancy;
- chronic joint diseases;
- increased acidity of the stomach;
- gout .
Contraindications and useful properties of ossicles of red Kalina, its flowers and bark
Bones of the presented plant contain up to 20% of fatty oils, and in the flowers and bark of the bush found unique substances that contribute to the rapid arrest of bleeding.
Also, the specified parts of the Kalina produce the following effects:
- antifungal;
- antipyretic;
- diaphoretic;
- hypotensive (more pronounced than in fruits);
- adaptogenic;
- healing;
- regenerating (for the skin);
- rejuvenating;
- choleretic;
- detoxifying.
In addition, decoctions, teas and infusions are used to treat a variety of disorders of the nervous system, dermatological inflammatory diseases (externally), enhance the appetite and resistance of the body to infections and viruses.
Together with useful properties, we can not fail to mention the contraindications of red Kalina in the case under consideration. Means of bark, flowers and berries seeds can not be used for such diseases:
- hypotension;
- thrombophlebitis;
- leukemia;
- chronic kidney pathology.
The main useful properties of red viburnum juice and contraindications to recipes with it
Freshly squeezed juice of calyx fruits is also rich in medicinal chemicals, like berries, but in them their concentration is increased. This product has many useful actions:
- increased immunity;
- removal of inflammatory processes on the skin;
- stop allergy attacks;
- improvement of the heart;
- increased elasticity and toning of blood vessels;
- lowering blood pressure;
- normalization of pulse and heart rate;
- slowing the growth of cancerous tumors;
- decrease in the amount of cholesterol in the blood;
- purification of the lungs;
- removal of spasms of blood vessels;
- improving the excretion of urine and the circulation of bile.
Like other parts of the plant, the potassium juice has several contraindications:
- gastritis with high acidity;
- urolithiasis disease;
- cholecystitis;
- arthritis;
- increased blood coagulability.