Lingonberries are loved by many for their tart, extraordinary taste. People knew about its beneficial properties in ancient times. It is known from numerous chronicles that in Russia people used not only lingonberry berries, but also its leaves.
Lingonberry, like cranberry, belongs to the heather shrub family. In addition, this plant is considered evergreen. Native places for lingonberries are considered northern latitudes, but now it can be found everywhere. This incredibly widespread distribution is due to the fact that the berry reproduces exclusively thanks to animals, as well as birds. The fact is that even in the process of digestion, seeds are never damaged, therefore they germinate in absolutely any area.
Useful and healing properties
Lingonberries, like most berries, include an incredible amount of beneficial vitamins. It contains a lot of vitamin C and beta-carotene. Many people value lingonberries for their high content of minerals, which are normally required by any person to maintain health. Iron, copper, phosphorus, as well as manganese and even calcium - this is not a complete list of elements that are in these amazing berries with a unique sour taste.
Also in its composition you can find a large number of so-called tannins and even pectin substances. There are also acids in these berries, mainly citric, salicylic, even benzoic. And homemade lingonberry recipes are pretty simple.
The benefits of lingonberry for the body
As the most important property of lingonberry, one can consider its amazing ability not only to strengthen, but even to renew the vascular walls. The berry does an excellent job of lowering blood pressure, cholesterol levels also drop sharply when consumed. Surely for this reason, lingonberry was considered a healing berry, because it increases life expectancy. Gradually, with the constant consumption of lingonberries, hypertension and even ordinary atherosclerosis are cured. And your kids will love this delicious juice.
Most modern residents do not consider these diseases to be life-threatening. Some just take pills every day and move on. But not everyone is aware that the slight fragility of the vessels, which causes problems, may in the future also lead to a violation of their integrity. And this can actually be considered a direct road to stroke. It will be much easier and safer to add a small amount of lingonberries to the diet. You can also use regular lingonberry juice.
Among other things, in these berries, salicylic acid is present in sufficient quantities, and of natural origin, it is relatively quickly able to improve the condition of the blood. Therefore, even serious blood clots gradually disappear. But it is because of them that an incredible number of people die every day. And it is rather difficult to do something in this situation.
Lingonberry against infections
Lingonberry copes well not only with the protection of blood vessels. It is also capable of providing a local antimicrobial, antibacterial effect. Juice, if consumed constantly, destroys E. coli, causative agents of pyelonephritis, coccal infections.
Lingonberry juice is effective against microbes and various fungi, which often lead to a variety of skin diseases. People used lingonberries in ancient times to treat purulent wounds, lichen, and other skin diseases. But without the supervision of a doctor, you should not use lingonberries to treat serious diseases. It can only be used as an optional component.
The fact is that at present no one has preserved the real classic recipe for the drug, so it is not recommended to experiment on your own. You can only ask a specialist for the required use case.
Lingonberry for pregnant women
Since ancient times, expectant mothers have necessarily added a small amount of these berries to their food. The fact is that they contain a large amount of iron. Lingonberry does an excellent job of reducing pressure, seriously strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Berries improve the functioning of the nervous system and immunity, contains a significant amount of vitamins, helps with edema, which often occurs during pregnancy. During pregnancy, lingonberry leaves should in no case be consumed in the early stages, since the substances they contain bring the uterus into a significant tone. For this reason, a miscarriage may occur.
Berries in the field of beauty
Creams, as well as masks, rinses and even lotions - all of this can be prepared on the basis of lingonberry juice. And this is not surprising at all. The increased content of vitamin A allows not only to rejuvenate, but also to nourish the skin. It is relatively easy to prepare such foods. Constant use of ples is an easy way to lose weight. This trick is popular with many girls.
How to preserve its beneficial properties?
Lingonberries, like other useful berries, are not able to retain their properties for a long time, especially with serious heat treatment. For this reason, compote, as well as jam and other lingonberry sweets will not bring much benefit. Better to dry it, freeze it, just soak it in water.
This simple product is also considered an excellent solution for diabetics. But don't overdo it on the menu. Especially if you have a tendency to exhibit allergic reactions.
