Properties and features of the use of green cherry plum
Cherry plum is a very useful fruit, which consists of various acids, vitamins and trace elements. Most are wary of an unripe cherry plum, but, nevertheless, it has its own useful properties and peculiarities.What is its use and how to apply it, we will tell in this material.
Useful components in the composition
Green cherry plum contains a large amount of vitamin C, which is extremely useful for human health. In addition, the underripe fruit contains vitamins of groups B, A, PP and E. The fruit also contains a large amount of fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.
All of these vitamins and trace elements have a positive effect on human health. For example, vitamins of group B perfectly relieve stress, vitamins A and E support youth and beauty, potassium is good for the heart, and calcium - for bones and hair.
This fruit is used for a long time as a folk remedy that helps to fight the heat. A decoction of green fruit has not only antipyretic effect, but is also an excellent diaphoretic. It is also accepted that green plum helps digestion, improves appetite, and combats vitamin deficiency.
Separately, it is worth noting that this fruit helps to assimilate various vitamins well and correctly, which is extremely important for people of age.
Application
An immature fruit is extremely beneficial to human health, since it contains a large amount of citric acid. The famous Georgian sauces, which are served with meat dishes, are made from such green fruit. This sauce will give any dish a savory and unique taste. Thanks to the green cherry plum sauce eaten is much better absorbed by the body and after the meal there is no weight in the stomach. In addition, with a portion of this sauce, a person nourishes his body with various vitamins and trace elements.
If you continue to talk about the use of green fruit in cooking, then it is worth mentioning that even from an unripe cherry plum jam and compotes are made. Despite the heat treatment and preservation, this fruit perfectly retains almost all its beneficial properties and vitamins. In that case, if you close the jam with bones, then these banks should be stored only in a dark and cool place.
Those who are accustomed to eat properly and in a variety of ways may well freeze cherry plum and consume it in the winter season, when the human body is in dire need of vitamins.
In addition to cooking, plum is widely used in cosmetology, as this green fruit is considered to be one of the natural antioxidants. Beauticians often use it during some cosmetic procedures aimed at rejuvenating the skin and the body as a whole. The mask of the pulp of green fruit and its bones especially nourishes and moisturizes the skin in the hot season. Most often, such masks are used by owners of sensitive skin and skin prone to fat.
Contraindications
Excessive consumption of this fruit can lead to some problems and harm the body. Due to the high content of organic acids, an unripe fruit can cause heartburn and a bowel disorder. No wonder saying that everything is good in moderation. Green cherry plum should not be abused.
Also, this fruit is not recommended for people suffering from increased acidity of the stomach. The use of cherry plum is contraindicated for those who suffer from ulcers and diseases of the duodenum.
In addition, people with low pressure should be careful with cherry plum, as this fruit has the ability to quickly reduce pressure. And, of course, if there is an individual intolerance of the given fruit, then it is better to refuse its use.
Bones of this fruit can not be eaten, as they can be toxic to the body.
To learn how to make cherry plum jam, see the next video.