Dried hawthorn - a storehouse of vitamins

Dried fruits are a unique product that brings great benefits to the human body.Dried fruits and berries are based on many natural substances that can strengthen the immune system, improve metabolic processes and prevent the occurrence of various ailments. Dried hawthorn fruits with a unique biochemical composition are especially useful for the body's work.

Hawthorn has a unique composition. It is based not only vitamins and trace elements, but also organic acids. And also hawthorn fruits contain minerals that are necessary for the human body. The peculiarity of the berries of this plant is the presence of ascorbic acid. In addition, they are based on carotenoids, tocopherol and vitamin PP, tannins, essential oils, phytosterols. This all brings tremendous benefits to the human body.

The main advantage of hawthorn berries is the content of ursolic acid. This substance helps reduce muscle atrophy, prevents the formation and spread of cancer cells and reduces body fat in the body. Ursolic acid has a complex effect. It prevents the occurrence of inflammation, kills harmful microorganisms and stimulates the immune system.

Thanks to this rich biochemical composition Dried hawthorn has many beneficial properties, which include the following:

• dried hawthorn removes toxins from the body, affects the improvement of health;
• beneficial substances increase performance;
• dried fruits reduce cholesterol in the blood;
• dried fruits have a vasodilator property;
• active substances improve blood circulation.

Magnesium, potassium, iron - these trace elements not only increase the protective functions of the body, but also have a positive effect on health. Active substances prevent the penetration of viruses and infections. Dried berries are often used in medicine as a sedative. The active ingredients of the composition can cope with overwork and nervous disorders.

This is due to the fact that the fruits contain a large number of substances that have similarities with cardiac glycosides. These components not only contribute to the expansion of the coronary vessels, but also improve metabolism. In addition, normalization of blood pressure.

Dried hawthorn fruit can be harvested at home. To prepare the berries, you must perform the following steps:

• First you need to prepare the berries of hawthorn - wash and remove the branches and leaves;
• choose spoiled fruit that are unfit for consumption;
• hawthorn should be thoroughly rinsed under running water;
• they should be left to dry at room temperature.

There are several ways to prepare the fruits. The first method is to use the oven. In this case, prepared berries should be spread on a baking sheet and set a moderate temperature. Too high rates will lead to overheating of fruits and loss of useful properties. The cabinet door must be opened to provide fresh air.

Often, modern housewives use an electric dryer for this purpose. This is a handy device that is used not only for berries, but also for vegetables and fruits. The use of electric dryers will help save time.

The best option is natural drying. For this, the berries must be spread out in a sunny place or in a dark room. The disadvantage of this method is that the process is slow, but the berries retain their healing properties.

It is worth noting that dried hawthorn can be used for a variety of purposes. Raw materials are often used to prepare a decoction for hypertension and arrhythmias. In order to prepare the drink will need dried berries (20 g) and a small amount of water. All components need to boil, then strain. Hawthorn squeeze and take a decoction of 1 tbsp. l 3 times a day.

Infusion of dried fruit can be used for insomnia and shortness of breath. In addition, the drink can be used for stress and overvoltage. For the preparation will need dry berries (7 tbsp. L.) And boiling water (2 l). The container with the contents put in a warm place for 24 hours. The finished drink filter, after which it will be completely ready for use. Infusion drink 3 times a day before meals.

Like any plant, hawthorn has a benefit and harm to the human body. Many experts recommend eating the dried fruits of the plant moderately. Uncontrolled reception of hawthorn-based beverages and products leads to disturbances in the nervous system, and also worsens the heart rhythm. Fruits can cause spasms in the intestines. Hawthorn should not be consumed during pregnancy and lactation. Otherwise, the use of berries can stop the flow of milk.

Take hawthorn contraindicated in hypotension. This is due to the fact that the active substances contribute to lowering blood pressure. The use of hawthorn can negatively affect human well-being. Dried berries can not be used with individual intolerance to the components.

It should be noted that not only the fruits, but also the flowers of hawthorn can be dried. They need to be carefully plucked from the bush in places remote from the road and industrial enterprises. During the harvest, half the flowers are left for further insemination. Prepared hawthorn flowers can be dried in the attic or under a canopy. Please note that there must be good ventilation in the room. Flowers need to be spread out on a thin fabric or paper.

Plywood boxes can be used to store dried flowers. In this case, the hawthorn will not lose its beneficial substances, but the room must be well ventilated and closed. Often, glass containers are used to store flowers.

How to dry the hawthorn in the oven, see the following video.