Blueberry is a berry shrub whose fruits are similar to blueberries, but much larger. Until relatively recently, blueberries could only be found in the forest, but now they are successfully grown in garden plots.
Blueberries are very tender, soft, so they must be handled carefully when picking and transporting them. Along with high palatability, blueberries have many beneficial properties. For a long time, in folk medicine in many countries, blueberries have been used as an effective diuretic, anti-inflammatory, choleretic and antiscorbutic agent. Its berries are a real natural "pharmacy", because it contains vitamins of group B, vitamins C, A, K and PP, as well as a number of biologically active substances: organic acids (citric, malic, acetic, oxalic), flavonoids, antioxidants. Blueberries contain trace elements necessary for the body such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron.
Blueberry juice is much healthier than even juices like pomegranate or apple. Taking only 1/3 cup of blueberry juice a day fully provides the body with an average daily intake of vitamins. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Not only blueberry berries are very useful, but also its leaves, from which medicinal decoctions and infusions are prepared.
The trace element magnesium contained in this berry normalizes the work of the heart muscle, and, in addition, has a pronounced sedative effect. Regular consumption of blueberries can normalize impaired pancreatic function (and this is especially important for people with diabetes). Vitamin PP plays an essential role in the prevention of varicose veins. In addition, blueberries (like blueberries) help to fight against impaired vision, slow down the development of glaucoma. Finally, there is evidence that blueberries promote the elimination of hazardous substances from the body, including radionuclides.
Blueberries are also used for cosmetic purposes, as they promote rejuvenation. For example, a mask for withered skin is made from the pulp by mixing berries with sour cream, lemon juice and olive oil. And if you sweat your hands, use an infusion of blueberry leaves.
However, some people consider blueberries to be a harmful berry, and as proof they even refer to popular names: "silly woman", "foolish person", "drunk berry" and the like. In fact, the "notoriety" of blueberries has been exaggerated many times over. The fact is that very often marsh rosemary grows next to this shrub, containing many potent substances, including poisonous essential oils. Therefore, when picking blueberries in the forest, you can easily breathe in these oils of the “neighbor”, as a result of which there are sensations as during intoxication - headache, dizziness.
This can be especially pronounced if the leaves of the marsh rosemary fall into a container with blueberries.
In addition, doctors do not recommend using blueberries for those people who suffer from biliary dyskinesia. And finally, excessive consumption of this product due to its high content of active substances can cause indigestion, allergies and intoxication.
