Blueberries, beneficial properties. Video
A small blueberry bush has a huge supply of nutrients. Decoctions and infusions from the berries and leaves of this plant will improve vision, relieve cough, colic in the stomach, headache, and enrich the body with vitamins.
Blueberries, beneficial properties
Blueberries are healthful due to the presence of pectin substances that free the intestines of unnecessary processed foods. This berry is a natural alternative to iron-containing medicines. The ascorbic acid present in it promotes the absorption of iron better than any chemical drugs.
Blueberry decoction and tea are used as a diuretic and astringent. Also, the berry has an amazing ability to improve visual acuity.
Blueberry stimulates retinal cell renewal and improves blood circulation. Eating berries is useful and desirable for everyone whose profession is associated with prolonged stress on vision under artificial lighting
For burns, eczema and skin ulcers, blueberries are used as an external remedy. To do this, fresh berries are ground and spread in a thick layer on the damaged areas of the body.
Blueberries have a healing effect on the digestive system. That is why it is recommended for diarrhea and constipation. In addition, blueberry juice has a bactericidal effect. It helps to fight the causative agents of typhoid fever and dysentery.
The healing properties of blueberry leaves
In blueberries, not only berries are valuable, but also leaves. They contain vitamin C, essential oil, ursular, cinchona, resin, oleanic acids. Healing tea made from blueberry leaves relieves headaches, fights coughs in case of colds.
Infusion of blueberry leaves has high bactericidal properties. A decoction of the leaves helps with cystitis, colic in the stomach, kidney stones and gallbladder disease.
Blueberry leaves contain useful substances such as glycoside, myrtillin, neomyrtillin, which can lower blood glucose levels. Therefore, in diabetes mellitus, it is recommended to take a decoction from the leaves of the plant. To prepare it, in one liter of boiling water, brew 60 grams of leaves and take the resulting broth three times a day, two tablespoons.
Blueberries are contraindicated for urolithiasis such as oxalaturia. Also, the berry is not recommended for those suffering from diseases of the pancreas. Of course, blueberries should not be eaten by those who are allergic to them.
Blueberry leaves are widely used for cosmetic purposes for the preparation of refreshing lotions and anti-aging creams. Homemade masks made from blueberry leaves work on the skin in the best way: they tighten pores, strengthen blood vessels, moisturize the skin and fight bacteria.
Recipe for a nourishing leaf mask:
Pour 2 tablespoons of blueberry leaves with 1 tablespoon of hot milk, after five minutes add 1 tablespoon of soft cottage cheese and 1 teaspoon of honey. Then grind this mass thoroughly. Apply to face for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
Blueberries are often compared (sometimes confused) with blueberries. These types of shrubs belong to the same family and genus. But at the same time, plants have significant differences.
First of all, it is the color of the berries. As the name suggests, blueberries are darker, while blueberries have a blue tint. Blueberries stain the tongue and skin of the hands. Blueberries are sugary sweet, and blueberries have a sour taste.