Not many people know about irge, and even more so about the availability of its beneficial properties and contraindications. This berry is not as popular as raspberries or strawberries. But it is also useful and tasty. It is loved by culinary experts - from irgi they prepare delicious jelly, it is used for decoration of confectionery products - and adherents of traditional medicine appreciate it. Because in addition to excellent taste qualities, the berry can boast a number of healing properties.
Useful properties and contraindications of leaves, berries, bark irgi
Irga is very similar to the currant. It is dark blue with a bluish coating on the surface. The amelanchier grows - this is the scientific name of the berry - on shrubs that can sometimes reach five meters in height. Irgu is usually referred to the Roses family, the Yablonevy family.
The composition of the berries - a lot of different useful substances:
- beta-carotene;
- flavonols;
- pectins;
- cellulose;
- disaccharides;
- monosaccharides;
- catechins;
- tannins;
- cobalt;
- copper;
- organic acids;
- vitamins B, C, P;
- sterols;
- glycosides;
- anthocyanins.
The combination of all these components provides useful properties of berries, leaves and even bark irgi. And the plant knows the following:
- have antioxidant effects;
- prevent the transformation of benign cells into malignant cells;
- to destroy microbes;
- maintain visual acuity ;
- strengthen the nervous system;
- lower blood pressure;
- increase the body's defenses;
- lower the level of so-called bad cholesterol in the blood.
If there are no warnings and contraindications, useful properties of irgi can be used for fast falling asleep, because the berry is an excellent sedative. And, as practice shows, a remedy for patients of different ages is suitable.
Irrigue juice is prescribed as a rinse with angina. Healing substances contribute to the early healing of abscesses, the elimination of inflammation and the destruction of pathogens that caused the disease.
Useful properties and contraindications Irgi are often used in diabetes. Decoctions and infusions strengthen the body and inhibit the processes that destroy it.
It is also useful to eat berries in fresh form - for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, varicose veins, kidney and gastrointestinal tract problems. In addition, the valuable substances contained in the irge, prevent the development of stomatitis, periodontal disease and other ailments of the oral cavity.
Of course, like any medicinal plant, there are Irgi and contraindications:
- It is not necessary to use berries or preparations, from them prepared, to people with individual intolerance of components.
- Since the erga lowers the pressure, patients with hypotension should take it with extreme caution.
- Berry has a soothing effect, but because if it is eaten too much, there may be a blocking of consciousness.
- It is not recommended to deal with Irgian patients with poor blood coagulability (especially if they work in harsh conditions where it is possible to get an industrial injury).
Preparation and application of Irgi
If there are no prohibitions and contraindications to the use of useful properties of irgi, you can prepare it according to different recipes. Most often - in addition to eating fresh, of course - prescribed treatment with infusion of berries and bark of a useful plant. Cooking means is very simple - dry mixture should be poured with boiling water and leave to infuse for half an hour. Take it even easier - instead of tea at any time.
If necessary, the liquid can be used for lotions and compresses. They contribute to the early healing of wounds and the restoration of tissues.