Barberry is not only sweet candy, familiar to us from childhood. It is also a decorative shrub, on branches of which, like candies, bright red fruits hang, and it is not without reason that they also call it a candy tree. This shrub is a recognized medicinal plant.
What is useful barberry for the body?
It should be noted right away that all parts of this plant are used for the preparation of medicinal products, which is due to those useful substances that it contains. However, most often for medicinal purposes, fruits of barberry are used, the useful properties of which are used to treat many diseases, due to their unique composition.
- Fruits contain a large complex of carotenoids, which play a significant role in the physiological processes of the human body.
- Tannins with astringent effect are found in them.
- In fruits, pectins are found that improve the functioning of the intestine and normalize the activity of the circulatory system.
- The fruits of barberry rich in vitamin E, preventing premature aging of the body, as well as vitamin C , which has a tonic effect, eliminates the fragility of blood vessels, helps the body to absorb iron.
In addition, alkaloids are found in the berries, which have a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, and also have an analgesic effect.
Healing properties of berries barberry
Taking into account the composition of the plant, one can understand the usefulness of barberry .
- Fruits are used to purify the blood, which, in turn, promotes the rejuvenation of the body.
- Juice of berries is used as an antipyretic and hemostatic.
- Fresh ripe fruit helps relieve inflammation in diseases of the liver, kidneys and bladder, as well as with rheumatic pain.
- Alkaloids, which are part of berries, help to reduce dependence on tobacco and gradually get rid of bad habits.
- Barbaris actively fights harmful microbes and has a healing effect on the state of the intestines.
- Barberry berries show their useful properties in a fragrant and extremely effective for maintaining health tea. It contains a lot of vitamins, and it's very easy to prepare: take 1 teaspoon of fruit and leaves, pour a glass of boiling water and insist for an hour. Take a course for two weeks, 3 times a day.
Preparations from berries and other parts of the plant are widely used in cosmetology. From barberry prepare face lotions, the use of which makes the skin smooth, fresh and young, and also masks for strengthening hair.
Talking about the benefits of barberry fruit, it is worth paying attention to contraindications. Berries should not be consumed during pregnancy, as well as with liver diseases. In addition, it is necessary to consult a specialist about their compatibility with other drugs, if you accept them.