Medlar is an evergreen plant with large, fleshy fruits. Medlar is juicy and sweet and sour, in appearance it looks like cherry plum, apricot or small quince, and its taste is a mixture of strawberry, apple and apricot.
The plant is unique in that you can use almost every part of it: the fruits can be eaten fresh or in the form of compotes and jams, a drink is brewed from dried and ground medlar seeds, which replaces many coffee, leaves and bark are used for tanning leather, and wood is excellent for making carved crafts.
Medlar: useful properties
Medlar fruits have many beneficial properties, which is explained by their composition: B vitamins, phytoncides, pectin, magnesium, zinc, iodine, phosphorus and other minerals. Vitamin A preserves vision, vitamin C strengthens the immune system and protects the body from viruses. Calcium, which is abundant in medlar, has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, and folic acid makes the fruit useful for pregnant women.
Medlar is recommended for those with bowel problems or kidney stones. It has anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects, improves digestion.
For the preparation of medicinal broths, medlar leaves are often used, as a result, an excellent cure for angina is obtained. And alcohol tinctures of medlar are used by asthmatics and those who suffer from bronchitis.
Medlar: harm
Medlar contains a large amount of malic and citric acid, so it should be treated with caution by those who have gastritis, stomach ulcers or problems with the duodenum.
Since the fruit is exotic, it should be included in the diet gradually to make sure there are no allergic reactions. In order for the stomach to get used to the new product, it is not recommended to eat more than 1-2 fruits per day.
