Cranberries for the kidneys: the pros and cons

Cranberry is one of the most popular medicines of traditional medicine.It is used to reduce immunity, frequent respiratory and viral diseases, stressful conditions, but most often these berries are used in diseases of the urinary system. This little berry contains a huge amount of beneficial vitamins and trace elements that have a beneficial effect on the whole organism.

This unique berry is red, small in size, hard to the touch and sour to the taste. It is stored for a short time. Therefore, you need to follow the rules for the collection and harvesting of cranberries in order to preserve all its useful properties for a longer period.

You need to collect fruit only after the first frost, precisely by this time, the berry will be maximally saturated with a variety of beneficial trace elements and vitamins.

You can harvest in any way - dry, soak, freeze, preserve, grind with sugar, boil.

Shelf life depends on the type of workpiece. For example, frozen cranberries can be used for 2-3 months, and dried stored for a longer time - about six months in a dry, dark place.

Most often, this natural product is used in diseases of the urinary system, since useful berries contain a number of properties that have both anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and diuretic effects. This has a positive effect on the efficiency of the kidneys, especially on the urinary and urinary function.

That is why cranberries are an excellent addition to both the main and prophylactic treatment of the following diseases:

• glomerulonephritis;
• pyelonephritis;
• nephritis;
• urolithiasis disease;
• renal failure;
• cystitis;
• urethritis.

The therapeutic, beneficial properties of cranberries acquired thanks to the rich composition.

Vitamins:

• ascorbic acid - 0.15%;
• vitamin K - 0.03%;
• vitamin A 0.1%;
• B vitamins - thiamine (0.02%), riboflavin (0.03%), folic acid (0.1%), pyridoxine (0.85%);
• nicotinic acid - 0.19%
• Vitamin E - 0.1%.

Macro and trace elements:

• phosphorus - 0,011%;
• silver - 0,001%;
• magnesium — 0.015%;
• sodium — 0.1%;
• iron - 0.06%;
• manganese - 0.001%;
• potassium - 0,0119%;
• Calcium - 0.014%;
• boron - 0.001%;
• iodine - 0.002%;
• benzoic acid - 0.0015%;
• carotene - 0,001%
• antioxidants.

The nutritional value:

1. dietary fiber - 3.3 g;
2. carbohydrates - 4 g;
3. proteins - 0.6 g;
4. fat - 0.3 g

Due to such a rich composition, a small berry has a whole range of actions, so the doctor with confidence prescribe this drug without fear of complications.

• Restorative property promotes general and local immunity.
• Antimicrobial effect reduces active inflammatory processes in the urinary system, as it suppresses and kills harmful and pathogenic bacteria. Traditional healers call cranberries a natural antibiotic.
• Diuretic property Favorably with inflammation, as well as with sand and the presence of stones in the forming structures of the kidneys. That is why the risk of developing urolithiasis and pyelonephritis is reduced.
• Healing property has a rehabilitative, regenerating effect after inflammation. Normalization of metabolism occurs due to a large number of different micro and macro elements and vitamins.
• Ascorbic acid strengthens the walls of blood vessels and the heart, wherein decreases the amount of excess cholesterol in the blood. And the bladder wall becomes much more resistant to inflammation.
• Berry prevents the development of cancerand also inhibits the growth of cancer cells. The analgesic property is not so pronounced, but is of no small importance in case of renal back pain.And also because of the presence of antioxidants, which are of great benefit, toxins and slags can be removed from the body.

Due to the high content of acids in the cranberries, it is strictly forbidden to use the fruits in case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, namely gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, gastritis, duodenitis, enteritis, colitis. Especially in the period of exacerbation of these diseases, as this may aggravate the situation and lead to the appearance of complications.

Also, do not forget about the inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, such as stomatitis, gum inflammation. Increased sensitivity of tooth enamel is also a contraindication to its use.

Of course, the range of contraindications for this medicinal raw materials is not so great, but you should not forget about it in order not to harm your health on your own.

To make the right remedy from cranberries, you need to consult a doctor. After all, each organism and disease has its own individual characteristics, which is why It is important to respect the proportions, dosages, supplements that are necessary or not needed at all to enhance the effect.

• Kvass with jade. For the preparation of therapeutic kvass, you will need a pound of cranberry, 2 liters of mineral water, 3 cups of sugar and dry yeast (50 grams). In this recipe, it is desirable to use fresh or dried berries. It does not matter much whether they are whole or frayed. The recipe is elementary - all components must be mixed, except for yeast, and bring to a boil. Then you need to remove from heat, cool, and then add dry yeast. After that, remove the drink in a warm, dark place for 1 or 1.5 (days). After the time has expired, remove the finished kvass, strain, and then you can put it in the refrigerator. Drinking this medical mixture should be one glass 2-3 times a day.
• Morse with pyelonephritis. You need 300 grams of cranberries. They must be fresh or freshly thawed. From the fruit should squeeze the juice into the container, and grind the remaining pulp. After that, the pulp should be poured with 1 liter of boiled water, and then boil over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Cool the broth, then pour the juice and add 2-3 tablespoons of honey. Such cranberry juice should be taken half a cup 2-3 times a day.

• Juice for glomerulonephritis. You can prepare a healthy healing juice from both fresh and frozen berries. You will need 2 cups of berries that need to be held through a grater, juicer or meat grinder. Juice, which will turn out, must be filtered, after which the medicine is ready for use. This means you need to drink a glass twice a day, preferably freshly squeezed, so that the product does not lose its valuable properties. If you do not like sour, in this case, you can add a couple of tablespoons of honey or sugar, and also dilute it a little with mineral water. As well as in cranberry juice, it is useful to add potato juice to cranberry juice in equal proportions.
• Whole berries in urolithiasis. The recipe for kidney stones should help dissolve small stones, and also have a diuretic effect. That is why it is important to maintain the concentration of all substances cranberries. To do this, you need to eat 200 grams of berries every day, they can be either fresh or frozen or dried. You can also grind berries with sugar. This sweet mixture should be consumed 1-2 teaspoons 4 to 6 times a day.

• Compote with cystitis and urethritis. You will need 2 liters of boiling water, in which you need to add 2 tablespoons of sugar, as well as 4 apples (pre-cut into slices or cubes) and a glass of cranberries. Boil compote need from 3 to 5 minutes. Then you need to remove from the stove and add a little lemon juice and a piece of ginger. This mixture should be steeped for a couple of hours. Drink one glass 2 times a day.
• Infusion with renal failure. The infusion of berries can be prepared from fresh, dry or frozen raw materials. To do this, take 2 tablespoons of berries and brew a glass of boiling water for 6 hours. During the day you need to drink the whole glass. Perhaps this is the easiest recipe for this disease, which does not take much time.

To prepare a medicinal drink, use only high quality raw materials, the shelf life of which has not yet come out. And also do not forget about the observance of temperature, light and moisture regime during storage.

Do not forget about concomitant diseases. By drinking, you can cause and provoke exacerbation. When preparing a drink, strictly observe the boiling time, as many vitamins and trace elements break down during long boiling.

Do not add a lot of sugar, as reacting with cranberry juice, the effect of the beneficial properties of natural medicines is reduced. Do not use medicinal drinks more than recommended. In case of urolithiasis, it is recommended to undergo an ultrasound examination of the kidneys before using cranberries to find out the size of the kidney stones. With large amounts of kidney stones do not include cranberries in the diet.

Drinks from this material is best to drink through a straw, as this juice destroys tooth enamel. If, after using the drink, any symptoms appear that you have not seen before, consult a doctor.

According to reviews of people who used these recipes, they have only positive emotions. A serious approach not only to treatment, but even to the prevention of diseases of the urinary system favors you great well-being and relief from ailments.

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