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Cornel bones help to saturate the body with vitamins and make preparations for the winter in the summer and autumn, when this tasty and healthy berry ripens. What is the use of the berry and what contraindications does it have for the human body, all lovers and owners of the shrub need to know.
What do dogwood bones look like
Dogwood loves a warm climate, but breeders were able to develop varieties that grow in temperate latitudes. The plant belongs to the dogwood family and is a tree reaching a height of 7 meters. There are 4 types of plants.
Dogwood fruits are oval, pear-shaped or round in shape and reach a weight of 3–6 g. The peel of the berry has a variety of colors – from light red to black. The skin is smooth, with a glossy sheen. Inside the fruit is an oblong bone. It is different for different plant species. There is a smooth, oblong, gray color, and there are cores with a corrugated surface, dark brown. The pulp has a sweet and sour taste with a tart tinge.
From the presented component, you can prepare many different infusions, decoctions and solutions for the treatment of diseases.
Is it possible to eat dogwood with bones
It is allowed to swallow dogwood bones, because they contain many useful substances. They can be swallowed whole or ground up – dogwood pits dissolve in the stomach, so grinding is not necessary.
This hard core contains a lot of fatty oils, which has a beneficial effect on human health. And also they have identical vitamins as in berries. But before starting treatment, you need to consult a specialist.
Useful properties of cornelian bone
Since you can swallow dogwood seeds while eating berries, they are not thrown away, but are collected with subsequent use in the treatment of certain diseases. They have the following useful properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- astringents;
- regenerating;
- healing.
They contain a substance that helps narrow blood vessels, which has a positive effect on bleeding. No less effective tonic effect. It helps with colds, chronic fatigue, restoration of immunity.
If the hard core of the dogwood berry is roasted, it can be used instead of coffee, after grinding. It turns out not only tasty, but also a very healthy drink.
An additional benefit of dogwood pits is in the following factors:
- With the help of self-prepared remedies, you can cure diarrhea, hemorrhoids, gastrointestinal pathologies, liver.
- They are good to use in diabetes and in the fight against obesity.
- If you prepare an infusion and rinse your hair regularly, you can get rid of oily seborrhea.
- Crushed cores contribute to the restoration of metabolic processes.
This component of the dogwood berry is often used for disorders of the nervous system. A healing agent based on them has a good effect on the nervous system – it calms and tones. Regular use of dogwood guarantees good health for many years.
Treatment of hemorrhoids with dogwood bones
Dogwood bones from hemorrhoids have an effective effect due to the content of essential oils. Their properties are similar to sea buckthorn oil. They help to strengthen and narrow the lumen of blood vessels, which allows you to stop bleeding in acute hemorrhoids. Substances improve the regeneration of tissues of venous vessels, relieve inflammation, and kill harmful microorganisms. These properties are also used in traditional medicine: candles and tinctures are produced on the basis of the solid component of the fetus.
Dogwood bones from hemorrhoids are actively used in folk medicine. For the treatment of the disease, there are several recipes:
- A simple recipe – daily you need to eat 15 dried berries along with the core, evenly dividing their amount into main meals. Eat the right portion before meals.
- During the ripening period of dogwood, the fruits should be eaten fresh and with seeds. Before each main meal, eat 4-5 fruits.
- Use dogwood jam for several days along with a hard core. In moderation – no more than 100 g per day, otherwise the treatment of hemorrhoids with cornelian bones will provoke an allergic reaction.
- Infusion. Place a tablespoon of crushed dogwood seeds in a thermos, pour 250 ml of boiling water and let stand for 12 hours. At night, insert a swab dipped in the resulting infusion into the anus.
Dogwood jam is best cooked with bones. During use, they are collected and consumed during an exacerbation without chewing.
Contraindications to taking cornelian bones
Despite the fact that dogwood fruits with a hard core bring many benefits, this medicinal product also has contraindications. These include the following health problems:
- diagnosed increased acidity of the stomach;
- sleep disorders, insomnia;
- constipation – bones cannot be used here, but the pulp of the berry can be used;
- pregnancy – the use of dogwood berries must be limited, since an immoderate amount is dangerous for the fetus (bleeding may open and a miscarriage may occur);
- peptic ulcer of the stomach, duodenitis;
- excessive nervousness.
It is not recommended to consume fruits immediately before bedtime.
Conclusion
Dogwood bones are distinguished by useful properties and contraindications. The dogwood tree should take its place in the garden of every owner of a summer cottage, so that there is always an excellent remedy for numerous diseases at hand.
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