Golden autumn, the trees shed their leaves and the first rains begin. There is more and more yellow-red foliage underfoot. At the same time, chokeberry ripens, which many know as chokeberry. The nutritional qualities of this perennial plant are varied. It is used in medicine and in the food industry.
chokeberryBut the main thing is to know when to pick black chokeberries. Perhaps in August the berries will turn black, but they will not acquire useful properties until September or October. The first frost can serve as a signal for picking berries. The berries collected at this time secrete a dark ruby juice.
They taste sour-sweet, slightly tart. Those who use them constantly know: they are a source of a large amount of nutrients and vitamins! Chokeberry contains B vitamins in excess - these are B1, B2, B6, beta-carotene, P, E, K and others. It is known that in chokeberry vitamin P is 2 times more than in black currant, and 20 times more than in oranges. The trace elements contain iron, boron, manganese, fluorine, molybdenum, copper. In large quantities - sucrose, fructose, glucose. There are also tannins.
Due to the fact that the chokeberry contains pectins, it perfectly removes radioactive substances and heavy metals. In addition, it promotes the elimination of pathogenic organisms of various types. Pectins have an ideal effect on the intestines, normalizing its activity. It is known that the use of black chokeberry leads to the strengthening of the walls of blood vessels, thereby giving them elasticity and firmness.
The main function of chokeberry is to normalize blood pressure. It is more effective than many other drugs in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The blackberry is useful in cases where a person has poor blood clotting. It is indicated for atherosclerosis, rheumatism, diabetes mellitus, allergic diseases .
Studies have shown that in cases of the use of chokeberry, the functioning of the liver is significantly improved. In addition, in people who constantly use chokeberry, immunity increases and the entire endocrine system works better.
However, there are diseases in which chokeberry is contraindicated. These include stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, hypotension, thrombophlebitis, and increased blood clotting.