This unusual autumn berry can rival the best antiviral agents and antidepressants. In addition, it helps with weight loss.
Our expert is nutritionist and dietary consultant Marina Kurpatova.
Unique Berry
Viburnum is a fruit with an exceptional composition. It contains more vitamin C than lemon and almost as much as rose hips, making it particularly relevant in the autumn-winter period. Additionally, viburnum is rich in vitamins B₁, B₂, P, K, E, as well as formic, acetic, and oleic acids, carotene, magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, pectin, tannin, and tannins.
The seeds of viburnum are a source of fatty acids, and the most valuable substance in the bark of the shrub is the glycoside viburnin, which has vasoconstrictive and hemostatic effects.
Medicine for Many Ailments
Antibiotic
Viburnum has antimicrobial properties, especially against gram-positive bacteria. Although it cannot completely replace prescribed antibiotics, it perfectly complements their action or serves as a preventive measure during exacerbations of respiratory diseases.
Immune Stimulator
A decoction of red viburnum has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Severe cough, sore throat, and hoarseness can be treated by adding a little honey to viburnum tea. Gargling with berry juice helps with stomatitis and bleeding gums.
Anti-Sclerotic Agent
This berry helps lower levels of “bad” cholesterol, effectively cleanses blood vessels, and prevents the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and blood clots.
Hypotensive Effect
Viburnum helps lower blood pressure, and the vitamin P contained in the berries strengthens blood vessel walls and the heart muscle.
Digestive Stimulator
The bitterness present in the berries promotes bile production, helping the body cope even with heavy food. Tannins, organic acids, and essential oils activate metabolism and normalize intestinal function, protecting the gastric mucosa. Dietary fibers help restore the balance of intestinal microflora.
Analgesic
Viburnum helps relax muscles and dilate blood vessels, which, in turn, reduces pain syndrome and relieves tension.
Hormonal Agent
The berry normalizes the muscle tone of the uterus. During menopause, when the female body stops producing sufficient amounts of sex hormones, the berries help replenish the missing substances, alleviating hot flashes and irritability.
Beauty Remedy
Due to its anti-inflammatory, cleansing, toning, and rejuvenating properties, the berry is used in face masks. Wiping with viburnum decoction helps eliminate rashes, acne, and pigmentation.
Weight Loss Aid
Viburnum helps cope with sweet cravings and reduces appetite, which is especially important when transitioning to a low-calorie diet. It has a mild laxative effect and also acts as a diuretic and sudorific.
Important!
Viburnum can be stored fresh for a long time by removing damaged berries. It is best to hang the clusters in a cool place. The characteristic bitter taste and aroma of viburnum disappear after exposure to cold, which is why many prefer to freeze the berries for winter. For this, viburnum is picked from the clusters, laid out in bags, and placed in the freezer. It is recommended to shake the bags periodically to prevent the berries from freezing together.
By the way
Viburnum is not recommended for gastritis with high acidity, gout, stomach or duodenal ulcers, as well as for persistent hypotension.
