Properties and application of decoction of pomegranate crusts

Pomegranate peel is very dense, which is why it is not so easy to get to the sweetest contents - grains.Often the shell of this amazing plant is sent to the trash, although if you could only imagine what use it has, you would not hurry to throw it in the garbage.

Pomegranate peels contain a lot of nutrients, but absolutely can not boast a pleasant taste. Therefore, they come up with all sorts of tricks to get from them an edible, healthy food or drink.

For a start, let's figure out what is hidden in these crusts, which is why they are popular for making healing decoctions.

Any substances contained in pomegranate crusts, with a certain preparation of them, will remain in the decoction and will have an effective effect on the body. It is worth understanding that the skin of this very exotic fruit is fraught with itself.

• Tannin - It is a tanning agent, which is impregnated skin, why it has a tart taste.
• Anthocyanin makes the garnet the same color that it is used to: red and pink. Acts as an antioxidant and removes excess "garbage" from the body. Strengthens blood vessels, retina.
• Ursolic acid has a tonic effect, accelerates metabolic processes, thereby reducing body fat. It also contributes to the speedy healing of wounds.
• Salts of iron, zinc, potassium, calcium contained in a small amount, but can become an additional source of nutrients during periods of acute shortage.

All the medicinal properties of decoction of pomegranate pelts are predetermined by the composition of its main ingredient. Therefore, the most common sphere of its use is the treatment of digestive disorders, since the dominant place in the chemical composition is tannins or tannins, which have an astringent effect.

In addition, tannin compounds:

• possess antimicrobial action - they do not allow harmful microorganisms to develop actively, due to which the inflammatory process stops;
• accelerate blood clotting processes;
• able to prevent intoxication of the body, because they neutralize toxins of biological origin.

Even the composition of the broth includes various esters, vitamins, acids, which are:

• help in the fight against worms;
• strengthen the walls of cells and blood vessels, maintaining body tone;
• soothe the nervous system.

A decoction of the bark of pomegranate fruit helps the body to cope with various ailments and has a beneficial effect on its various systems.

Main benefits:

• reduces the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system due to the fact that it contains a large amount of antioxidants that prevent oxidative processes that trigger the development of heart disease;
• helps the liver to filter the body, removing harmful deposits of toxins and toxins;
• Vitamin C, which is part of, helps to maintain the body's defenses, benefits for bones, teeth.

The scope of pomegranate broth is very wide. It is used in the treatment of such disease processes as:

• dysbacteriosis;
• angina;
• stomatitis;
• conjunctivitis;
• bronchitis;
• gastritis;
• ulcerative lesions of the stomach;
• burn lesions of the skin;
• parasite infection.

This spectrum of action is based on the fact that the best decoction works in the direction of disinfection and the fight against the spread of inflammation. It is also used for cosmetic purposes: it eliminates dandruff and prevents hair loss.

It will also be useful for all women suffering from painful periods, as it will help relieve pain and reduce the profusion of blood discharge, thereby improving well-being. Pomegranate tea from the peel can be used as a sedative.

Traditional methods of treatment are good because they do not require large monetary investments and are natural. But, like any medicine, decoction is also used under the supervision of a doctor, observing strict dosages and duration of administration. Before using the pomegranate peel as a treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since there are a number of contraindications to use.

It is categorically not allowed to apply the decoction to people suffering from hemorrhoids, kidney disease (nephritis), indigestion in the form of constipation, and those with hepatitis.

The pomegranate peel contains organic plant matter - alkaloids, which are poisonous. In case of overdose it is possible poisoning, which is manifested by clouding of consciousness, convulsions, nausea, dizziness. For pregnant women, there is a risk of miscarriage, as they can trigger severe uterine contractions.

You can cook the decoction from fresh peel or from previously dried. The method of cooking the broth will depend on the purpose for which it is planned to use.

So, to get rid of diarrhea, a decoction is made from dried skins, which are ground into powder. The essence of cooking: a spoon of powder is poured with a glass of boiled water. The mixture is placed in a water bath and cooked for 15-20 minutes. After removing from the heat, leave the pan on the table to insist the medicine under the lid for about 40 minutes. After, strain it, and use according to the dose agreed with the doctor.

To prepare a cure for parasites, you need to act as follows: 2 handfuls of dry bark of pomegranate fruit is soaked in two cups of cold water for 8 hours. After that, infusion is cooked until its volume reaches 200 ml. The finished brew is cooled and drunk on an empty stomach in the morning.

Rinsing and washing with a decoction of pomegranate peels are common. It is prepared as follows: a small handful of crusts is poured with a glass of water and boiled for half an hour. Strain the liquid and dilute with boiled water to the volume of the glass. This solution can gargle with sore throat, wash the mouth with stomatitis, or bury it in the eyes with conjunctivitis.

To learn how to make various decoctions based on pomegranate crusts, see the following video.