Since ancient times, the healing properties of cranberries have been used in folk medicine for heart, skin and colds. With the development of medicine, the benefits of cranberries began to be taken into account in the production of dietary supplements and drugs.
What is cranberry good for?
Red berry from the swamps is a storehouse of substances important for the body. It contains vitamins B and C, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iodine, a complex of acids (citric, cinchona and others) and tannins. This combination in one berry makes it indispensable in the diet.
Perhaps the most popular property of cranberries turned out to be antipyretic, antimicrobial. It is enough to consume cranberry juice for several days, and the viruses will recede, and in addition, the weakened body will receive additional energy, since cranberries promote appetite, assimilate even the most difficult dishes and give vigor. The flavonoids and pectin contained in the berry play an important role in the recovery process.
On long voyages, the cranberries on the ship were considered the most successful acquisition: with it one could not be afraid of scurvy.
Cranberry infusions and fresh berries are useful in treating the nervous and cardiovascular system (in particular, hypertension), since this visitor from the swamps can give elasticity to the walls of blood vessels and soothe a person exposed to stress. Also, cranberries, thanks to ursolic acid, will save from the formation of kidney stones and reduce the risk of cancer.
If you pick cranberries after the first snow, they will be more acidic. Harvested in spring with melting snow is sweet, but such a berry is not stored for a long time.
Of course, cranberries are the salvation of modern cosmetology. Lovers of natural care products will prefer those containing cranberries. Drink a drink from it every day - both hair and nails will acquire shine and strength thanks to vitamin B. Rinse your mouth with a product containing cranberries (and, therefore, citric acid and calcium) - and teeth will not be afraid of cavities and plaque. The high content of tannins in cranberries will help to save yourself from skin lesions (acne, enlarged pores), which is why masks or compresses from sour berries are so fond of in beauty salons.
What to cook from cranberries
The simplest remedy for diseases is a mixture of natural honey and pureed cranberries in any proportions determined by the individual taste. This delicacy is perfect for colds or if you want to get some activity and be in good shape.
For obesity, colitis and heartburn, cranberry juice with beetroot juice in a 1: 1 ratio is perfect. Pure cranberry juice is used to lubricate weeping wounds due to its drying and disinfecting properties (the reason for this is iodine). A decoction of berries together with leaves will relieve headaches in minutes.
In hot weather, a cranberry-raspberry milkshake will relieve excessive sweating and give you a rested look. You just need to mix berries, milk, ice cream and sugar (optional) in a blender. Cranberries have been and remain a welcome treat in any home.
