Long since the cranberry was considered as curative berry. It was used in food and for preparation of various drugs. Sorcerers asked natural gift for the help in treatment of difficult diseases more than once. Than the cranberry is useful and whether there are contraindications to its application?
Chemical composition
The cranberry is rich with fructose, glucose, sucrose and a set of vitamins and organic acids. A large amount of vitamins of group B, A and C in combination with organic acids makes favorable impact on all organism, activating its protective functions. In addition, the cranberry contains considerable amount of iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and other useful minerals.
Useful properties
On the health giving qualities the cranberry occupies one of leading places in a diet of healthy food. It is recommended to use it at:
- to cold
- cancer diseases
- problems of an urinogenital system (it is especially effective at cystitis)
- pregnancies
- a varicosity (interferes with formation of blood clots)
The cranberry – a magnificent natural antibiotic, it effectively struggles with various infections. Therefore it is equally useful to children and adults.
Experts recommend to use cranberry juice and infusions to people with cardiovascular problems as prevention of heart attacks and strokes.
Berry contains a large amount of antioxidants, that is has the rejuvenating properties. The cranberry is often applied in various cosmetics.
Contraindications
Berry should be used with care the patient with ulcer of stomach and a 12-perstny gut.
Helpful advice. That cranberry properties served to you long, berry can be dried or frozen and further to use for preparation of compotes, tea and broths.