Bird cherry is a tree that can also grow in the form of a bush. It has fragrant flowers and tart fruits. Most often you can find on wet soils, along river valleys and lakes. It is widely used in folk medicine, since cherry has many useful properties, although it has some contraindications. The use of this plant helps fight various diseases. Medicinal properties are due to the rich chemical composition.
Berries cherry red - useful properties and contraindications
The plant has many healing properties:
- strengthens the work of the digestive system due to the large number of tannins;
- normalizes the state of the intestines due to the presence of pectin in the berries. The latter stimulates smooth muscle work;
- Favorably affects the walls of the stomach;
- It is used as a bactericidal substance as a result of the presence of phytoncides that kill many microbes;
- due to potassium and vitamin P strengthens the capillaries;
- purifies the blood and the entire system;
- has a general strengthening effect;
- Used as a good diuretic;
- helps to fight with inflammation, both external and internal;
- is used as a diaphoretic substance;
- in some folk recipes, bird cherry fruits, which have medicinal properties and some contraindications, are used as a contraceptive;
- removes salts, heavy metals from the body, which helps strengthen joints .
In addition, other parts of the plant also have useful properties.
Bark bird bark:
- used as a diuretic;
- knocks down the temperature;
- is attributed to the treatment of rheumatism;
- It is used to fight lice.
Leaves of the plant:
- help to cope with avitaminosis;
- are used for a strong cough;
- favorably affect the treatment of bronchitis and tuberculosis;
- prevent the spread of stomatitis and caries.
The main contraindication is the use during pregnancy. The fact is that the composition contains a strong active acid, which affects the adult organism almost imperceptibly. But for children it can become a real toxic substance.
Recipes for preparation of cherry leaves - useful properties and contraindications
The bird cherry leaves are used to destroy small insects, harmful microorganisms, and also are used for air purification. With external mechanical injuries, this part of the tree or bush is applied to the affected areas, which reduces the pain effect and accelerates the recovery.
The recipe for decoction from the leaves of bird cherry
Ingredients:
- leaves - 20 g;
- water - 200 ml.
Preparation and use
Pure raw materials are added to the water and put on fire. Bring to a boil and keep in this state for no more than five minutes. Allow to cool and drain. To ingest 50 ml three times a day. To treat external damage, compresses are applied to the affected area.
Do not use this remedy for people who suffer from constipation, hemorrhoids (as it already does it) or to pregnant women.
A recipe for tincture of cherry leaves
Ingredients:
- leaves of birdberry - 50 g;
- vodka - 300 ml.
Preparation and use
Pure raw materials are placed in a small glassware and filled with vodka. Twists and insists in a dark place for two weeks. Used for rubbing the patient's lumbar region or joints. Proceed with the procedure once a day. Top with a woolen scarf. The first effect should appear a week after the start.