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The beneficial properties of red bird cherry have been known to people for a long time; the plant is famous for its rich chemical composition. The use of tinctures and decoctions from bark, fruits or leaves will help both in the prevention and treatment of a number of diseases.
Composition and nutritional value
Red bird cherry berries contain a large number of useful substances:
Name | Benefits and effects on the body |
Anthocyanins | They have a sedative, bactericidal and restorative effect on the body. Used to prevent viral, colds and bacterial diseases. |
Vitamin C | Strengthens the body's resistance to colds and serves as a useful preventive measure for heart and vascular health. |
Tannins | They have an anti-inflammatory effect on the gastrointestinal tract and remove toxins. They help fight poisoning from radioactive substances, plant poisons, and heavy metal salts. |
Caffeic acid | Prevents the formation of cancer cells due to its carcinogenic properties. |
Lycopene | It has antioxidant properties, prevents the development of cancer and atherosclerosis. |
Polysaccharides | Improve digestion, help lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of diabetes. |
Ferulic acid | Antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used in cosmetology as part of anti-aging and sunscreen creams. |
Chlorogenic acid | It has fat burning and antioxidant properties, accelerates metabolism. |
Energy value (per 100 g):
- carbohydrates – 13.6 g;
- fats – 1.7 g;
- proteins – 3 g;
- water – 61 g;
- dietary fiber – 20 g;
- calorie content – 160 kcal.
What are the benefits of red bird cherry?
Since ancient times, the fruits of red bird cherry have been widely used in folk medicine for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. The rich chemical composition makes the plant useful for women, men, children and the elderly.
For men
For men, red bird cherry is a powerful aphrodisiac. The rich chemical composition and beneficial properties help accelerate peripheral blood supply and increase potency. It also has a positive effect on libido.
Among other things, red bird cherry helps cure trichomoniasis.
The sedative, calming effect of bird cherry tea will help men maintain the health of their nervous system during times of stress and overwork.
For women
Since ancient times, women have taken decoctions of red bird cherry as a natural contraceptive.
For infectious diseases of the genital organs, women are recommended, in addition to the main treatment, to douche with a decoction of red bird cherry.
The useful plant is often used for cosmetic purposes.
- To combat acne, the juice of the fruit is used to wipe problem areas.
- For dermatitis in 30 minutes. Before meals, drink 60 ml of bark decoction.
- To alleviate the condition of the skin from sunburn, it is wiped with an alcoholic infusion of dried flowers.
- A tincture of 1 tbsp will help in the fight against wrinkles and dry skin. l. flowers drenched in hot water. After cooling, soak a cotton pad in the tincture and wipe your face with it.
- Berry masks help strengthen hair and nails.
For children
Freshly squeezed juice from red bird cherry fruits has many beneficial properties, helping children with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and dysentery. It has an astringent effect on the gastrointestinal tract, promotes the elimination of harmful substances in case of poisoning and intoxication.
Teenage skin problems, such as inflammation of the sebaceous glands, can also be treated with red bird cherry juice. To do this, you need to wipe your face with it in the mornings and evenings for a month.
For older people
Beneficial properties of red bird cherry for older people:
- helps reduce cholesterol;
- strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
- helps normalize blood pressure;
- drinking tea from leaves and roots has a calming effect;
- Alcohol infusion of red bird cherry will help cope with joint pain.
What does red bird cherry help with?
Since wood has excellent bactericidal properties, it is able to purify the air around it. In the same way, eating red bird cherry fruits affects the human body, helping to destroy harmful microflora and stop inflammatory processes.
Red bird cherry helps to cope with a number of various diseases:
Name of the disease | Benefits of red bird cherry |
Diarrhea | Normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract and has a strengthening effect. |
Sore throat, dental infections | Rinsing your mouth with berry tincture stops inflammatory processes. |
Bronchitis | A decoction of the bark and leaves will help relieve cough. |
Caries | Regular rinsing of the mouth with a decoction of red bird cherry leaves serves as an excellent prevention of the development of caries. |
Colds | A decoction of the bark has an antipyretic effect, increases sweating, and helps relieve fever. The infusion strengthens the immune system and is extremely effective in fighting bacteria and viruses. |
Stomatitis | A decoction of dried leaves should be used to gargle. |
Conjunctivitis | To relieve acute inflammation, apply a compress to the eyes using cotton pads soaked in a decoction. |
Diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system | The decoction improves metabolism, promotes the elimination of toxins, and has a pronounced diuretic effect. |
Oncological diseases | Due to the caffeic acid content, consumption of red bird cherry is useful in preventing the development of cancer. |
Depression | The rich chemical composition of the plant affects the human nervous system, neutralizes the harmful effects of stress, and prevents depression. |
Application of red bird cherry
Red bird cherry berries, fresh and dried, are used to prepare various dishes. They make healthy compotes, jam, and are used as a filling for cakes and pies.
To properly dry fruits, you must:
- Place fully ripe berries together with stalks in a thin layer on a baking sheet;
- place in the oven and keep at 40 oC 1 hour;
- raise the temperature to 70 oC, regularly ventilate;
- reduce the temperature to a minimum and keep until completely dry;
- Remove the stalks and place the dried berries in an airtight container.
A real delicacy is red cherry berry flour. It can be used instead of wheat flour for baking and desserts. The dishes will be low-calorie, and their taste will sparkle with new notes. The fiber content of red cherry berry flour is second only to whole grain products.
Red cherry jam:
- Add 1 kg of fresh red cherry berries to 1 kg of sugar and leave to steep for 10 hours.
- Pour the resulting juice into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Pour hot juice over the berries and cook until the syrup thickens.
You can see how to prepare assorted jam in the video recipe:
Red bird cherry tincture with vodka:
- Select 400 g of large fresh berries, rinse, place in a glass bottle.
- Add 100 g of sugar and leave for 10 hours.
- Pour 500 ml of vodka, leave for 25 days at a temperature of 22 - 25 o
- Filter the drink using gauze cloth and pour into dark glass bottles. Store for no more than 1 year.
Contraindications to taking red bird cherry
Contraindications for the use of red bird cherry are:
- Children under 3 years of age.
- Allergies and personal intolerances.
- Tendency to constipation.
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding, food intake can have a negative impact on the formation and development of the fetus.
Symptoms of intoxication with essential oils contained in branches and foliage: dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, watery eyes, itching of the nasal mucous membranes. Therefore, bouquets of red bird cherry should not be left in closed, poorly ventilated areas.
Conclusion
The beneficial properties of red bird cherry are undeniable. Since ancient times, it has been used in cooking, cosmetology and folk medicine. Tinctures and decoctions help in the fight against many ailments and have an immunomodulatory and general strengthening effect on the body.
