Raspberries are one of the most popular berries that can be found on the site of almost any gardener. It is ideal for winter preparations, and its miraculous properties relieve many ailments.
Health benefits of raspberries
Raspberry berries are a storehouse of useful substances: fructose, glucose, organic acids, including pectin, malic, citric, tartaric, nitrogenous and salicylic acids. Raspberries are rich in fiber and tannins. It is an excellent source of vitamins, trace elements and minerals.
Raspberry leaves contain magnesium, zinc, potassium, copper, iron, calcium and other trace elements.
Since ancient times, raspberries have been used as a natural anti-cold and anti-inflammatory agent. She strengthened the immune system and restored metabolic processes. Fresh raspberries are recommended for those who have suffered a stroke or heart attack, they can lower blood pressure. In general, raspberries are credited with numerous healing properties. It is believed that this berry can cope with otitis media, colds, asthma, gynecological diseases, it strengthens the cardiovascular system.
Raspberry leaves are used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory organs.
Raspberries for colds
Probably, everyone at least once in their life resorted to the treatment of colds with the help of raspberries. It is used for viral diseases and influenza as an antipyretic and diaphoretic. For medicinal purposes, garden and forest raspberries are used. The berries are dried, ground with sugar, frozen or made into jam. It is jam that helps at the first signs of a cold - it needs to be added to tea so that the ailment recedes as quickly as possible.
Dry berries are used for diaphoretic tea. Only 2 tablespoons are needed for a glass of boiling water. It is recommended that you immediately brew a large kettle of raspberry tea and drink several glasses in one hour so that the fever subsides and the overall well-being improves.
