What berries grow in the northern regions?

Despite the fact that Siberia is famous for its harsh climate, a large number of berries grow here.Some of them have properties that are beneficial to the human body, while others, on the contrary, can cause harm.

Northern berries - a real storehouse of vitamins. Experts report that they contain vitamins such as: B, A, C, PP, K, P and others. It is precisely because of this composition that the fruits of the Far North, Yamal and Yakutia are able to act as medicines, as well as prophylactic agents for various diseases.

In addition to vitamins, berries contain natural sugars, organic acids, water (up to 80% of the total composition) and minerals. Thus, the fruits of Siberia are able to provide a refreshing and tonic effect, equipping the human body with the necessary energy.

Let us consider in more detail what kind of forest and taiga berries grow in the north of Russia.

Red sweet and sour berry is the main component for the manufacture of a variety of juices, fruit drinks and other vitamin drinks. Cranberries are widely used in traditional medicine. First of all, this berry is a rich source of vitamin C, therefore it is able to strengthen the immune system and have a positive effect on the general condition of the body.

If we talk about the botanical side of the issue, it should be noted that today scientists have counted about fifty species of this berry. The most popular and common of them - marsh cranberries.

This berry grows not only in Siberia, but also in many areas of the European region of Russia. It has a black color and is an excellent tool for the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with the human visual apparatus. And in medicine are used not only berries, but also the leaves of the shrub.

As a part of this berry there are acids, irreplaceable for the person, namely: ascorbic, apple, oxalic and lemon.

Lingonberry is used as an antipyretic, its use can quench thirst and relieve fatigue. Juice of berries has an antiseptic effect. Grows in the European regions of the country - Pskov, Leningrad, Kaliningrad, Arkhangelsk, Tver, Smolensk, Bryansk regions.

Yellow cloudberries are traditionally associated with the north. This berry is used to treat various types of poisoning, as well as burns and diseases of the skin. In addition, the use of cloudberries can restore the normal functioning of the digestive system (in particular, it is eaten to improve appetite). Growing in the North-Western regions of Russia, where there are swamp forests.

This type of berries almost does not need to be described. Black and red currants are used to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Distributed throughout the country in the personal backyard.

Juniper is useful to those people who have difficulties in the work of the kidneys and bladder, as well as suffer from skin diseases. In addition, juniper oil is used for arthritis, rheumatism and radiculitis. The roots of the plant help treat tuberculosis and bronchitis.

Bird cherry is recommended to be used in case of disorders in the gastrointestinal tract (in particular, in case of diarrhea). In addition to berries, in folk medicine, other parts of the plant are also used: leaves for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract and respiratory organs, bark for eye diseases, flowers for getting rid of joint diseases. It grows everywhere.

Bitter mountain ash acts as a diuretic and choleretic agent, can stop blood, is used as a laxative and is used to treat headaches.

The tincture of the bottleworm is used as a remedy that can relieve a person from attacks of epilepsy, paralysis and headache. In addition, this berry normalizes metabolism.

The plants described above can be used both individually and as a berry mix.

In addition to healthy berries, inedible can be seen in Siberia. These include:

• raven eye;
• wolf's bast;
• belladonna;
• nightshade;
• buckthorn and others

Before you start collecting Siberian forest berries, you should carefully examine the list of poisonous plants - they should be avoided.

Another factor to pay attention to is the time when the berries are being sown - collect only ripened fruit.

Before eating berries, they must be rinsed under running water. Fruits can be eaten fresh or prepared from them jams, jams or confitures.

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