Blueberries have unique beneficial properties; their main wealth is antioxidants. When people hear the mention of this berry, they immediately remember about its ability to restore vision. However, in folk medicine, it is used to treat and prevent a variety of diseases.
Blueberries are a source of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and carbohydrates. In addition, it contains minerals, organic acids, iron, copper and sodium. It contains vitamins B1 and B6, C, PP and pantothenic acid. Pectins in its composition can cleanse the intestines from decomposition products, toxins and heavy metal salts.
Antioxidants in blueberries bind free electrons, affect the body at the cellular level and prevent the formation of malignant tumors. Blueberry antioxidants are also called anthocyanins. Therefore, blueberries are an excellent remedy for the prevention of cancer.
Eating blueberries regularly can help prevent the development of heart disease. It strengthens blood vessels, prevents infectious diseases, improves memory, helps maintain normal weight and can be used as a rejuvenating agent. Bilberry also strengthens the vessels of the back wall of the eyes, thereby improving the ability to see in the dark and restoring vision.
Patients with diabetes need to take a decoction of blueberry leaves and eat a large portion of fresh berries. For the winter, the berries can be frozen, the leaves can be dried to continue the blueberry treatment. This therapy helps to lower blood sugar levels and stimulate the pancreas. In some cases, after the complex of blueberries with Jerusalem artichoke, the need for insulin disappears.
To keep the blueberries well, grind them with sugar in a 1: 1 ratio and store in tightly closed containers in the freezer.
Blueberries can be used for diseases of the genitourinary system. Blueberry delays the aging process of the human body and prevents the development of prostate tumors at the cellular level.
There are very few calories in blueberries, while they are a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals. In addition, the berry contains a large amount of fiber. Frozen blueberries can be stored in the freezer for a long time; when frozen, they do not lose their beneficial qualities and have the same properties as fresh berries. Dried blueberries are almost as healthy as fresh ones.
It is better to limit the use of dried berries in case of malfunctions of the biliary tract and diseases of the pancreas.
With infusion or juice of blueberries, you can rinse the mouth and throat with stomatitis, sore throat and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract. The juice can be taken orally several times a day for 1/3 cup. It is most commonly used as a diuretic. It is used when there is sand in the kidneys and to treat bedwetting.
Blueberries contain phytoncides, which are effective in the treatment of pathogens of diphtheria, staphylococcus, dysentery bacillus and even typhoid fever.
Infusion of blueberry leaves can be used to treat wounds until they heal. To prepare the composition, you need to pour 1 tsp. leaves 1 cup boiling water and insist for 30 minutes on a hot stove. After that, the composition must be filtered.
