Velvet Amur is an unusual plant, and it will not be superfluous to study its medicinal properties. Velvet is a tree with leaves resembling luxurious feathers, and an original fragrance. In folk medicine for therapeutic purposes, all its parts are used: both leaves, roots, and fruits, glossy, shiny, reminiscent of small balls.
Chemical composition
The berry of the Amur velvet tree strengthens its medicinal properties due to the presence of flavonoids, which protect the cells of the body from the harmful effects of the environment and premature aging. In addition, the composition of the plant found:
- essential oils;
- tannins with astringent effect;
- phytoncides, actively fighting with harmful microorganisms.
In addition, the presence of vitamins P and C in the fruits of the plant.
Healing properties of the plant
- Fruits of velvet Amur have found wide application in the treatment of a number of diseases and getting rid of serious health problems. Thus, the phytoncides found in it actively help in the fight against helminths and stop the putrefactive processes that arise in the body.
- Decoctions of the bark are used to treat skin diseases, and are also used as antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agents.
- Decoctions of leaves and bark are used to treat nephritis.
What are the benefits of berries?
However, the berry of Amur velvet is used much more often for medicinal purposes; fruits are very useful and their application gives a stunning effect. True, they taste bitter enough, so they usually eat them after full ripening, slightly podvyav.
- At the first sign of a cold, it is recommended to chew for the night and hold for a while only 1-2 berries in the mouth: this will be enough to prevent the development of the disease.
- The depressing effect of berries on harmful microflora in pleurisy and pneumonia has been noted. The preparation of berries suppresses the development of the tubercle bacillus and kills it.
- Berries of Amur velvet are used to treat diabetes mellitus. They need to take a course, every day for three or four pieces, from morning to meal. At the same time it is strictly forbidden to drink fruits with water, tea, juice or any other drinks. The berries are cracked and thoroughly chewed.
It is worth noting that the healing properties of this plant are recognized as only folk and non-traditional medicine, therefore, having decided to take Amur velvet preparations, it is necessary to consult the doctor in advance.