The blackberry is a shrubbery fruit-bearing plant. It occurs both in the decorative and in the wild. In folk medicine for the preparation of various medicines very often used black elderberry - the healing properties of her inflorescences, berries and bark. But the flowers must necessarily be collected in May-June in dry weather, and berries - only with their full maturation (in late August or early September).
The chemical composition of black elder
Blackberry berries have medicinal properties due to the fact that they have a rich chemical composition. They have:
- saccharides;
- essential oil (semisolid);
- choline;
- ethyl isobutyl;
- carotene;
- isoamylamine;
- malic and ascorbic acid;
- glucose and fructose.
The presence of medicinal properties in elderberry black flowers is due to the content of mucous, tanning and paraffin-like substances, vitamin C and carotene in them. A dry leaves of this plant contain a large amount of provitamin A1.
The healing properties of flowers, bark and fruits of elderberry black
Blackberry black fruits have diuretic, choleretic, expectorant and other medicinal properties. Applying drugs made from them, you can:
- stimulate the hormonal glands;
- cleanse the blood;
- restore the function of the digestive tract.
The berries of this plant are useful for sight. They perfectly strengthen the retinal vasculature, significantly improve vision, prevent the occurrence of cataracts and help quickly get rid of night blindness. Juice from them is rich in antioxidants. He has a rejuvenating effect on the body.
Flowers of black elderberry are used for endometriosis and oncology, as their therapeutic properties include the fact that they contribute to the destruction of tumor cells. Infusions and decoctions of them - an excellent restorative. It is desirable to take them during the season of colds or during any infectious epidemics to activate immunity. They help with skin diseases:
- psoriasis;
- furunculosis ;
- eczema.
Dry inflorescence of elderberry is used for influenza, bronchitis, liver diseases, rheumatism and diabetes. They will help to quickly cure even chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract. They can be used as a wound-healing agent for:
- diaper rash;
- burns ;
- hemorrhoids;
- trophic ulcers.
Applying the elderberry leaves, steamed in water, you can remove skin inflammation, cure acne and get rid of pigmentation.
Decoction of flowers, bark and leaves are used to restore normal metabolism. It can be used for cleansing the bowels, increasing bile secretion, or as an effective diuretic.
Recipes of medicines with elderberry black
The greatest amount of medicinal properties has an infusion of elderberry black, made according to an uncomplicated prescription.
Recipe for infusion
Ingredients:
- elderberry flowers - 10 g;
- water - 200 ml.
Preparation and use
Elyon flowers pour water and boil for 15 minutes. After 45 minutes strain, squeeze well and add boiled water to reach the original volume. You can use both as a medicine for drinking, and as a solution for lotions or rinses.
Berry decoction from elderberry can be cooked both from dried fruits, and from fresh.
The recipe for broth
Ingredients:
- berries - 20 g;
- water - 200 ml.
Preparation and use
Elderberry fruits pour water and simmer for about 25 minutes. Cool and drain. You can apply immediately.
With rheumatism, it is best to make a decoction of black elder bark.
Prescription means
Ingredients:
- bark - 100 g;
- water - 1 liter.
Preparation and use
Grind the bark, pour boiling water and simmer on the fire until evaporation of half the volume of liquid. After 15 minutes drain. Take this decoction three times a day.