Deren was widely used in antiquity. Its fruits were eaten fresh, dried and salted, like olives, jewelry was made from stones, and tools and weapons were made from wood. In the modern world, this plant has not lost its popularity due to its unique healing qualities and a minimum of contraindications.
Kizil - useful properties
The biological characteristics of the represented shrub or tree are explained by its composition. The fruits contain:
- vitamins (A, P, E and C);
- fructose;
- glucose;
- tannins;
- organic acids;
- ethers;
- salts of calcium, iron, sulfur, magnesium and potassium;
- phytoncides;
- pectin.
Medicinal properties of cornelian are not limited only to berries. Bones and leaves of this plant are useful. They found high concentrations:
- essential oils;
- antioxidants;
- tannins;
- tannins;
- antibacterial components.
Kizil, berry - useful properties
In folk medicine, bush fruits are often used because they are easier to prepare and store. Before the beginning of treatment, it is important to thoroughly study dogwood - useful properties and contraindications, side effects and consequences of misuse. In some cases, taking drugs from a plant is dangerous, especially if there are severe allergic reactions to it.
Cornus fruits - useful properties:
- lowering of blood sugar level;
- replenishment of vitamin and iron deficiency;
- detoxification ;
- normalization of pressure;
- improvement of digestion;
- toning of the nervous system;
- strengthening of blood vessels ;
- suppression of inflammation;
- acceleration of excretion of urine and bile;
- support of immunity;
- healing of skin lesions;
- prevention of bacterial infections;
- stimulation of appetite;
- elimination of heartburn ;
- increased hemoglobin;
- relief of pain;
- prevention of atherosclerosis and others.
Dogwood, bones - useful properties
The considered part of the plant contains about 40% of natural fatty and essential oils. The cornel bones produce the following beneficial effects on the body:
- stop of inflammatory processes;
- elimination of excess fluid from soft tissues;
- anesthesia;
- strengthening of the walls of blood vessels;
- relief of bleeding;
- normalization of venous pressure.
One of the main features of the bones is their sedative effect, in contrast to the tonic effect after the consumption of fruits. In seeds there are sedative components, therefore before therapy it is desirable to test dogwood - useful properties and contra-indications to such means it is necessary to study carefully. If the nervous system needs to be activated, it is better to stop taking the drugs based on the seeds of the deren.
Cornel leaves - useful properties
The green parts of the plant are rich in tannins, tannins and essential oils. The leaves are used in fresh and dried form, which makes them convenient to store and store for use in winter, if there are no contraindications. They have the most useful qualities with which the dogwood properties are known:
- bactericidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antioxidant;
- hemostatic;
- diuretics;
- painkillers;
- toning;
- antiseptic;
- healing;
- immunostimulating;
- choleretic and others.
Dogwood - contraindications
The use of drugs based on this plant in certain situations is a threat. Useful properties of cornel berry should be used exclusively for their intended purpose. Otherwise, the reception of natural remedies will lead to disruption of the activity of the nervous, digestive and cardiovascular system, can provoke complications of pregnancy and destabilization of the hormonal background.
Before treatment it is important to study well the cornelian - useful properties and remember contraindications, which include:
- period of gestation and lactation;
- propensity to constipation;
- increased acidity of gastric juice;
- strong excitability of the nervous system;
- insomnia;
- early childhood and advanced age;
- headache;
- an ulcer of the stomach or intestines;
- gastritis;
- severe degree of obesity.
Dogwood - application
There are many options for using the deren in the absence of contraindications, they suggest eating fresh berries, preparing infusions, compotes, teas and decoctions, jams, jams and other products. In any form, the corn-curing properties are useful, and they are preserved after drying and heat treatment. It can be used as part of complex therapy of various diseases or regularly used for preventive purposes.
Dogwood for the heart
In damp berries, a high concentration of potassium is obtained. This chemical element is necessary for the full operation of the cardiovascular system and the functioning of the myocardium. Similarly dried cornelian - the beneficial properties of fruits are not lost in the process of fermentation and drying. You can eat ripe fresh berries, add them to tea, cook compotes and fruit drinks. If there are no contraindications, it is better to prepare a decoction of dried fruits.
Recipe for coronet for heart
Ingredients :
- dry berries of a tree - 20 g;
- water - 1 glass;
- sugar, honey - to taste.
Preparation, application
- Pour the fruits of dogwood with hot water.
- Boil the medicine, cook for 1 minute.
- Leave it under the lid for 2 hours.
- Strain the broth.
- Drink 0,25 cup of the solution before each meal.
Hypertension is best not to use cornelian - useful properties and contraindications include increased blood pressure. At its low rates, the durene contributes to the normalization of blood pressure in the vessels and effectively tones up the body. Otherwise, even herbal preparations can lead to hypertensive crisis.
Dogwood for the intestine
The fruits of the plant have useful properties for diarrhea of any origin. Pectin, contained in cornelian berries, promotes the rapid removal of toxins from the body, the normalization of stool consistency and defecation. To get rid of diarrhea, you can eat a handful of ripe fruit of a derevy (in the absence of allergies and contraindications), but a more pronounced effect produces a simple therapeutic drink.
Prescription for good bowel work
Ingredients :
- berries without a stone - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water - 1 glass;
- sugar - 0,5 tsp.
Preparation, application
- Wash fruits and finely chop.
- Pour the berries with boiling water.
- Insist solution for 20-35 minutes.
- Sweeten the remedy.
- Drink the infusion for 1-2 reception.
Additionally, you can use the remaining cornel bones from hemorrhoids. There are several options for their use (in the absence of contraindications):
- Swallow 5-7 bones, washed down with water, 40 minutes before eating. Chew seeds are not necessary. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
- Dry and grind the bones to the state of the powder. Take three times a day for 0.25 teaspoons, washing with water.
- Brew 1 tbsp. a spoonful of ground stones in a glass of boiling water and insist 12 hours. Obtain a liquid soaked cotton pad and apply to hemorrhoids.
Kizil for the kidneys
All parts of the turf have diuretic properties. If there are no contraindications, and the blood pressure level is normal, it is good to use kidney stones, berries and leaves from kidney diseases. The agents on their basis produce a pronounced diuretic and antitoxic effect. You can drink compotes from the fruit of the turf every day or make special medicines.
Recipe for diuretic infusion from dogwood
Ingredients :
- fruits of a tree with bones - 5-8 pcs .;
- water - 1.5 cups.
Preparation, application
- Wash the berries.
- Pour them with cold water.
- Boil the fruit for 10 minutes.
- Insist means half an hour.
- Strain the medicine.
- Drink the solution during the day in small sips.
Cornel for immunity
Strengthen the protective system and prevent infection with viral pathologies, too, helps the turf. In winter, it is convenient to use dried cousin, if there are no contraindications. It is easy to make from it vitaminized compotes, fruit drinks. Berries can be added to tea and even coffee to give it a piquant flavor and aftertaste. The properties of cornelian corn are similar to the qualities of fresh products, just less dried water in the dried turf.
Drink to strengthen immunity
Ingredients :
- dried leaves of dogwood - 2 tsp.
- dried berries - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water 450 ml;
- honey, jam, sugar - to taste.
Preparation, application
- Pour vegetable raw materials with boiling water.
- Insist 1 hour.
- Drink after heating in small portions, you can instead of tea.