Cranberries for cystitis: cooking recipes and how to take

Most women sooner or later face such an unpleasant phenomenon as cystitis.The main feature of this disease is extremely unpleasant symptoms, causing constant discomfort and pain.

Today in medicine there are many ways to treat cystitis. However, not everyone knows that you can get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of inflammation of the bladder with the help of "natural medicines." One of them is common cranberries.

Cranberries have long been known to mankind as one of the richest sources of vitamins. It has various names, indicating a wide distribution of this plant. For example, in ancient Greece, cranberries were referred to as "sour berry." It was already then valued by the first doctors as a source of nutrients for the human body.

Today cranberries are artificially cultivated on specially equipped plantations. This was made possible thanks to the unique qualities of the berries. For example, it can be stored for a year (until the next harvest) in a conventional barrel filled with water. Wild cranberries are found in every northern region of almost any country in Asia and Europe.

Of course, the most valuable are not the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the berries. They are due to the high content of components that have a direct effect on both the immune system and individual human organs. Consider the most important features of cranberries.

• A large number of organic acids. Among them, especially stands out benzoic. It actually protects the berries from damage by various microbes and microorganisms, and also has a bactericidal effect when eaten. In the treatment of cystitis, this effect replaces antibiotics.
• In addition, a variety of cranberries was found. triterpenoids. This is another version of organic acids, which have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, which is key in the treatment of cystitis in women.
• Pectins promote the excretion of various heavy metals and toxins. It is proved that these substances also contribute to reducing the effect on humans of harmful radioactive particles. In cranberries, the amount of pectin is sufficient to neutralize the waste products of harmful microorganisms.

• Also play a huge role tannins. These are phenol derivatives, which have a protective effect on the cells of the body, significantly reducing the likelihood of microorganisms and various pathogens entering them.
• Flavonoids affect the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels. Due to this, their adaptation to changes in blood pressure or blood density is regulated, which as a result prevents their atherosclerotic lesions.
• The composition of ripe cranberries also reveals a huge number of different vitamins and minerals. Some of them are indispensable for the human body and play an important role in the work of immunity.

The unique composition of cranberries makes it not only tasty, but also incredibly effective for the prevention or treatment of certain diseases, including cystitis. This problem is highly relevant for women, who most often suffer from acute inflammation of the bladder.

Today it is clinically proven that cranberries and natural remedies made from it really cure the disease. Many doctors recognize the fact that the berries can not only complement, but sometimes even replace synthetic drugs in tablets.

Among the healing possibilities of cranberries, the following should be noted.

• In a short time, cranberries have a negative effect on pathological bacteria and fungi, preventing them from fixing on the bladder wall.
• Significantly enhances the effectiveness of antibiotics.
• Suppresses unpleasant manifestations of inflammatory processes, for example, reduces pain.
• Improves wound healing and reduces the risk of bleeding.
• It has a bactericidal and disinfecting effect not only on the bladder, but also on the entire urogenital system.
• It has a positive effect on the functioning of the urinary tract, stimulating the normal formation and output of urine.
• Promotes the elimination of toxins, which are formed as a result of the vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms.
• Reduces symptoms of general intoxication, eliminates fever and chills.
• It improves blood circulation and nutrition of the organs of urination.
• Strengthens the immune system, providing a preventive effect from re-infection, as well as promoting natural healing.

Cranberries, like any other means, have their own contraindications. You should not use drugs made from this berry, if you have observed:

• allergic to any of the components in the composition of ripe cranberries;
• acute diseases of the cardiovascular system, which have vivid clinical manifestations, such as shortness of breath, swelling of the face and extremities;
• excessive nervous excitement and irritability;
• acute and chronic liver diseases, especially hepatitis at the stage of exacerbation or cirrhosis;
• acute inflammatory diseases of the pancreas;
• pathological disorders of the kidneys and urinary system;
• acute and chronic glomerulonephritis
• acute and chronic glomerulonephritis;
• some dental diseases. It is recommended to refuse cranberries in case of inflammation of the gums and pronounced carious lesion of the tooth enamel;
• gastritis, ulcers of the stomach or intestinal tract.

In order for cranberry juice or juice to have a healing effect, it is important not only to drink it regularly, but also to cook it properly. Nowadays, ripe berries simply get in the nearest store or supermarket.

In some cases, even frozen cranberries will do. So that it does not lose its beneficial properties, it is necessary to defrost it slowly before use, by placing it from the freezer compartment into the usual compartment of the refrigerator.

Approximately 500 grams of berries are crushed and passed through a juicer. The finished cranberry juice concentrate must be diluted with two liters of water and mixed with a glass of sugar to reduce the acidity slightly. The mixture must be boiled, kept in this state for no more than a minute and cooled.

Reviews of those who have already tried this recipe confirm that it is really possible to treat cystitis with homemade cranberry juice. This tool is not only tasty and healthy, but also has a quick effect, helping to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

There are other ways to use cranberries. Nowadays, recipes based on fresh berries that retain their medicinal properties better are popular.

To make an effective remedy against cystitis, approximately 500-600 g of ripe cranberries are required. Berries need to be washed and put on the bottom of a Teflon pan, put on medium heat and stir constantly, gradually adding 3-4 cups of boiled water. The mixture must be kept on the fire until the berries begin to burst.

In the process, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice and fresh cranberry leaves. After that, about a third of a glass of sugar should be poured into glassware, and then the broth should be poured into it.

More simple juice recipe:

• Grind 600 g of berries in a blender and rub through a sieve;
• Heat 2 liters of water with sugar;
• add the resulting cranberry concentrate;
• ready to stir drink, insist about 30-40 minutes.

It is recommended to use such juice in the form of heat several times a day.

To get the most out of cranberries, better not to forget about the following recommendations.

• If you do not have fresh berries, choose only deep-frozen cranberries and vacuum-packed.
• Do not store ready-made decoctions in metal dishes. Otherwise, all components of the berries undergo oxidation and lose their beneficial qualities.
• Do not drink cranberry juice or fruit drinks on an empty stomach, especially in the morning. So, you can easily provoke an exacerbation of gastritis or increase acidity.
• It is best to combine treatment with cranberries with the basic prescription of doctors for cystitis. This will ensure maximum efficiency.