Cranberries: natural healer or the causative agent?

Many people used to take drugs only what is sold in pharmacies, and trust them much more than the gifts of Mother Nature. But still Hippocrates noticed that the basic drug for humans is just wholesome food. And to this is certainly true of the priceless treasure of forest larder - cranberries.

Very sweet, delicacy, considered Berry collected in early spring, but the most useful - the one that collected after the first frost. It was at this time of year are active all medicinal substances that are part of the cranberry.

Due to benzoic acid, is a potent preservative, cranberry retains its healing properties, in spite of various treatments: drying, freezing, heat treatment.

And bring benefit not only berries, but the leaves of the plant, a part of which:
• cellulose
• simple carbohydrates
• pectins
• acids: malic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, ursolic, oleonolovaya
• B vitamins, vitamin C (about 20%), E, ​​K, PP
• potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, tin, phosphorus, iron, barium, boron, molybdenum, copper, iodine

Since ancient times, knowing about the benefits of the cranberry, people used it as a respiratory and inflammatory using berry juice to lubricate the wounds and cuts.

Today, cranberries are also widely used in traditional medicine, cosmetology and cooking as cranberries:
• strongest antioxidant (protects cells from the harmful effects of free radicals);
• For daily use in the form of tea or fruit drink perfectly strengthens the immune system, is a preventive measure in infectious and colds;
• acts as a febrifuge, saturating the body with the necessary vitamins;
• is considered a natural antibiotic;
• prevents the formation of blood clots;
• enhances the elasticity of blood vessel walls contributes to prevention of varicose veins;
• normalizes the gastrointestinal tract, helping the food is absorbed better;

• is the prevention of kidney stones;
• widely used in the treatment of cystitis;
• is able to maximally support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the human gut, thus inhibiting foreign microorganisms;
• salts used in the treatment of deposition and pains in the joints;
• It is recommended for the treatment of hypertension;
• recommended for diabetes, since a large content of chromium in the berries promotes insulin control of blood;
• It is recommended to use pregnant (unless contraindicated), as it enhances the utero-placental circulation, which in turn contributes to the proper formation of the fetus;
• reduces swelling in pregnant women;
• recommended as an external agent in purulent wounds and burns in the form of ointments, prepared from freshly squeezed two spoonfuls Cranberries and 50 grams of petrolatum;
• widely used in cosmetics such as eczema, acne, fruit juice is used in the form of compresses and reduces the ingestion of excessive sweating, strengthens hair and nails;
• helps fight pigmented spots.

Contraindications to the use of cranberry significantly less than the readings, but they are there and you have to be very careful with them, take into account the peculiarities of his body, so as not to harm him:
• allergic reactions;
• gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
• increased acidity of the stomach;
• Do not eat cranberry on an empty stomach;
• after drinking cranberry juice should be carefully rinse your mouth to avoid damaging the enamel.

Those who have no contraindications, recommended daily consumption of miracle berries, especially in autumn and winter. Be healthy!