Pomegranate peels: beneficial properties and contraindications, use

In ancient times, in the East, pomegranates were called none other than the king of fruits. You involuntarily agree with this, recalling the noble ruby ​​shade of pulp and incomparable taste. It is important that the fruit has many healing properties, which also apply to its bones and skin. The benefits of the latter and will be discussed.

Not only the fruit, but also the pomegranate peel have healing properties. This is due to their composition.

• The rind of the fruit contains dietary fiber, as well as organic acids. The number of the latter in crusts is less than in juice or pulp, but their content is still quite large.
• Fats, carbohydrates and proteins. The latter occupy the main part and are represented by fructose and glucose. Also in the peel are ash and water.
• Extremely diverse The composition of micro-and macronutrients pomegranate pelts. It contains a record amount of potassium, as well as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, calcium, zinc, copper, etc. It contains infrequent selenium, nickel and choline.
• But this list of useful components of the skin does not end there. It contains vitamins A, E, K, PP, vitamins of group B, and also provitamin beta carotene and amino acids.

High carbohydrate content provides calorie peel within 72-83 kcal for every 100 g of product.

The healing properties of the pulp and rind of pomegranate have been known since ancient times, and today the fruit and its components are the raw material for some pharmaceutical preparations, and also used in traditional medicine.

• Peel demonstrates antioxidant action - binds radionuclides, removes toxins, helps to neutralize the toxic effects of negative factors, slows down the aging process.
• Due to the presence of these same antioxidants and vitamin K, the skin of pomegranate (a similar effect is demonstrated by the bark of the pomegranate tree) is able to improve the condition of the vascular system. Elasticity of vessels increases, the level of "bad" cholesterol decreases. Vitamin K is involved in blood formation, increasing blood viscosity, preventing the development of heavy bleeding.
• Iron, also present in the composition, enriches the blood with oxygen, reduces the risk of anemia.
• Pomegranate can stop and reduce bleedingincluding internal. This makes it a reliable natural assistant for women suffering from heavy and painful menstruation.
• The presence of potassium and magnesium in the peel also suggests heart strengthening using her. Infusion based on crusts is recommended for tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), ischemia, as a prophylaxis, as well as at the stage of recovery after heart attacks and strokes.
• Peel helps with stomach disorders, diarrhea, as it strengthens, it has an astringent effect. In addition, due to the variety of vital for the body of chemical elements, the skin saves from the leaching of minerals that inevitably occur in diarrhea.
• Helps remedy with dysentery, dysbacteriosis, disorders of the chair due to non-digestion of food. Peel is also an anthelmintic agent. It is especially effective for removing such parasites as worms.
• Possessing antiviral and antibacterial properties skins treat respiratory diseases. They alleviate the condition and accelerate recovery in rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis and even tuberculosis. Being an antiseptic, a decoction based on pomegranate peel will help with diseases of the oral mucosa (stomatitis, gingivitis, inflammation after treatment and sanation of the oral cavity).
• And thanks to his antiburn, disinfecting and wound healing characteristics they can be used externally to heal wounds, relieve inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes, and treat burns.

The use of pomegranate crusts for the digestive tract organs is due to the presence of tannins in the composition. Demonstrating astringent properties, they help stop diarrhea, help with cramps in the stomach, colic. Among tannins (polyphenolic compounds), catechins and tannin should be separated, which are effective even in dysentery. Due to the ability of water infusion on pomegranate crusts to suppress the pathogenic bacteria that cause intestinal infections, it can be used to quickly cure the patient of salmonellosis, dysbacteriosis, dysentery, colitis, "intestinal flu", typhoid fever, and cholera.

It is important that pomegranate peels demonstrate effectiveness after the first use.

Contraindications to the use of pomegranate peels are reduced primarily to the presence of an allergy to its fruits.

An important point - in the peel, in addition to the healing components, there are alkaloids. If they are excessively ingested, an overdose is possible. Its manifestation will be nausea, headaches, vomiting, convulsions and even loss of consciousness. In this regard, it is important to comply with the dosage and do not abuse the infusion. It is not recommended to give it to children under 5-6 years old, to take during pregnancy and lactation.

Due to the ability of crusts to influence the blood formation processes, their reception may not be recommended for blood diseases, especially its increased viscosity. It is better not to combine the use of infusion with anticoagulant treatment.

The tendency to constipation and the presence of hemorrhoids and anal fissures are also the reason for the refusal of treatment with pomegranate peels, since taking the latter will only aggravate the situation.

Do not take the composition of the pathology of the kidneys (primarily nephritis, renal failure), hepatitis, neoplasms of various origins and nature.

Before using the pomegranate peel, you must prepare it. First, wash the fruit thoroughly to remove the wax and possible chemical compounds that are usually applied to the fruit during transport.

After that, the garnet needs to be cleaned, the pulp is eaten, and the resulting skin is freed from white streaks. They are not needed. Next, the peel is crushed - the method and particle size depends on the characteristics of the recipe. You can simply cut the skin into narrow strips, and rub it with grated zest or grind in a coffee grinder.

The resulting substance contains water, which leads to its moldiness during storage. Drying will help evaporate the liquid. To do this, spread garnet peel on a flat surface and dry it in a well-lit, but cool place. You can do this in the oven at a temperature not higher than + 50-70 ° C. It is better to slightly open the oven door so that the moisture evaporates soon.

When the peel is completely dry, it is shifted into hermetically sealed containers or bags with a clasp. Shelf life is 12 months.

For harvesting raw materials should be used ripe fruit. It has maroon dry peel, darker spots are acceptable. But the light or yellow crust should not be used, it will not benefit.

Ways of use more correctly divided into 2 types - a single dose and a long course. The first is usually required to eliminate the effects of non-communicable non-communicable diarrhea. With a longer reception, the first portion of the infusion should be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach. After the last evening reception should not eat food.

With a tendency to diarrhea, you can chew dry crusts. Safe dosage for an adult - 3 g per day. Apply them after meals. You can break the norm into several receptions or eat the product at a time. Children are unlikely to enjoy chewing dry crusts.

Features of pomegranate peel depends on the nature of the disease. Consider the most famous for its effectiveness recipes. The important point is that due to the content of toxic components, it is necessary to observe the exact proportions of the crusts and water. This ratio should be in the range of 1:20.

Most recipes suggest long-lasting composition. However, it should not exceed 12 hours. Usually, the rinds covered with boiling water are covered with a saucer or a lid and left at room temperature until the temperature of the infusion allows it to be drunk quickly. 3-4 hours is usually enough for this.

If there are problems with the digestive tract organs, including diarrhea, intestinal intoxication, you should pour half a cup of hot water with 5 mg of dried crusts. Mixture insist for several hours and in the cooled form to offer the patient.

The infusion is taken 3 times a day (dosage for adults). Children over 12 years old need double admission. If a child is less than 12 years old, then it is enough to drink the composition once, while it is better to reduce its volume - to brew 1.5 -2 g of raw material with 30-40 ml of water.

Another recipe that will help eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of indigestion, diarrhea. To do this, 12 g of raw material is poured with a glass of water. Insist 2-3 hours, and then drink half a cup in non-filtered form.

As a rule, in case of indigestion, a single dose is sufficient. For problems caused by infection, several sessions are required. In this case, drink the infusion should be every 3-5 hours until improvement.

To combat worms pomegranate in the amount of 1 tablespoon poured a glass of water, and then infused for several hours and drunk in the form of heat. The dosage is similar to that indicated in the previous recipe. That is, an adult takes the composition 3 times a day, a child over 12 years old - 2 times, under 12 years old - once.

Another recipe suggests the following way to make a decoction: 50 g of pomegranate powder should be filled with half a liter of hot water and infused for 5-6 hours. Then put the mixture on the fire and bring to a boil. Cool and take in the morning on an empty stomach along with a laxative.

This version of the infusion is characterized by a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, therefore, has a universal purpose. It can be used for infectious diseases of the intestines, as well as a rinse for sore throat, inflammation in the mouth.

For its preparation should take 2 teaspoons of dry raw materials and pour them with a glass of boiling water. Place the container with the composition in a water bath and simmer for half an hour. Strain and take the resulting concentrate in 500 ml twice a day before meals. The duration of treatment is until complete recovery, but not more than a week.

Vitamin and mineral wealth of the product allows you to use it as a firming and restoring immunity drink. And to increase its effectiveness will help no less useful "partners" - mint, ginger.

To make firming tea, mix a teaspoon of dried ginger, 1 tablespoon of pomegranate raw materials and 3-4 mint leaves. Brew them 300-400 ml of hot water and infuse for 5-7 minutes. After that, when the composition is slightly cooled, put 4-5 slices of lemon and a tablespoon of honey, mix thoroughly.

Infusion of pomegranate crusts for burns is used as an external agent. For this, a teaspoon of raw material is poured with half a glass of boiling water, infused and cooled.

After that, you need to moisten in the composition of a cotton pad and wipe their affected skin.You can leave it in place of the burn for 2-3 minutes. The frequency of the procedure is up to 5 times per day.

Infusion based on pomegranate peels has found application not only in traditional medicine, but also in cosmetology. Based on it, you can prepare masks and lotions that are particularly effective in combating the increased greasiness of the skin of the face, body, and head. In addition, an infusion containing antioxidants can be an effective tool in the fight against the first manifestations of age-related changes of the skin - reducing the tone.

Reviews say that this composition allows you to get rid of the peeling of the scalp, accelerate hair growth. Infusion can replace water and other liquid components, which suggests a mask recipe. The easiest way is to dilute cosmetic clay on it. The resulting gruel should be mixed and applied to the face for 15-20 minutes.

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