Chokeberry, or chokeberry, is a short tree with dark green foliage that once served solely to decorate the garden. Perhaps this would have continued to this day if the breeder and geneticist I. V. Michurin.
The blackberry, as it is sometimes called among the people, is not as simple as it seems. Its fruits have a huge supply of vitamins B, P, C, E and K, as well as other useful substances, while all this wealth is preserved during heat treatment. That is, chokeberry jam or pie is as useful as fresh berries.
Freshly squeezed chokeberry juice is practically indispensable for those who suffer from hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, gastritis and low acidity of gastric juice. Due to the flavonoids present in it, the blood vessels become more elastic, this is an excellent remedy for atherosclerosis.
Blackberry contains four times more iodine than gooseberry, which is famous for its high content of this valuable substance. This is very important for the prevention of endocrine system diseases and strengthening the immune system. Chokeberry is also used as a diuretic, hemostatic, choleretic, hematopoietic agent.
Aronia berries will also serve well in the treatment of common childhood diseases such as measles or scarlet fever. The pectins contained in the sap of the plant neutralize and remove from the body numerous pathogenic microorganisms and heavy metals. Preparations containing chokeberry are successfully used in rehabilitation after radiation exposure.
In the off-season and in winter, you can use dried or frozen berries - with proper processing, they will not lose their beneficial properties for a long time. It is better to harvest the fruits in late autumn. Although they ripen in August, they need time to accumulate the maximum of nutrients and nutrients. Freezing should be quick, at a temperature of -15 ° C and below, after which it is necessary to ensure that the fruits are not thawed. The dry stock is stored in a dark place, in a tightly sealed wooden or glass container. It can be used for two years.
It is not recommended to abuse black chokeberry for peptic ulcer disease, hypotension, constipation and thrombophlebitis.
