Very often, black raspberries are confused with blackberries.
But they are two completely different berries, not only to taste, they differ in a unique set of useful qualities.
In folk medicine, black berry is used for general recovery of the body and the treatment of certain diseases.
Features of the composition and useful properties of black raspberries
The composition of black raspberries cannot be compared with the composition of red berries or blackberries. Many valuable substances are included.
1. The high content of vitamin R in black raspberries helps strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
2. Anthocyanins in the fruits have anti-sclerotic and capillary strengthening effects on the body. They are able to improve visual acuity and skin condition, acting as strong antioxidants.
3. The branches and leaves of the plant contain coumarins, which improve blood coagulation and reduce the amount of prothrombin in the body.
4. The high content in proteins of black raspberries, which are able to ensure the normal course of metabolic processes in the body and contribute to the development and formation of cells.
5. The combination of folic acid and vitamin C protects the body from harmful substances, oxidation in the body, slows down the aging process and strengthens the immune system. In addition, vitamin C promotes better absorption of iron, which is found in raspberries quite a lot. That is why the berry is so useful for blood diseases, in particular, anemia.
6. The high fiber content of black raspberries has a positive effect on the digestive tract, relieving chronic or temporary constipation.
7. Pectins are those substances that contribute to the elimination of harmful and toxic substances, toxins, heavy metals from the body.
8. Organic acids, which are rich in black raspberries, including citric, malic, ascorbic, are very important for the body. They effectively remove radionuclides.
9. Beta-sitosterol acts as an obstacle on the walls of blood vessels for the deposition of cholesterol. This component is a kind of prevention of sclerosis. The same substance can boast of plant leaves.
10. Salicylic acid or vitamin B9 has a bactericidal effect on the body. The higher the maturity of the berries, the more salicylic acid they contain.
11. Magnesium in large quantities improves heart function.
The composition of berries includes about 12% sugars, 3% is occupied by organic acids, their salts, coloring matter and tannins, up to 0 9% is occupied by pectins, 4-6% is given to fiber, there are B and PP vitamins, ascorbic and folic acids are accounted for up to 45 mg, also includes iodine, essential oil, fatty acids, carotene, as well as other substances.
The composition also includes:
• tannins;
• polysaccharides;
• macro-microelements: manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc;
• vitamins A, group B, E, PP.
Useful properties of black raspberries for the human body
Despite its rarity, black raspberries are still used as a medicine for home treatment. The many valuable qualities of the berry are due to its chemical composition.
1. Black raspberries are used as an antipyretic. With its help, ARVI, tonsillitis and colds can be treated.
2. Raspberry berries should be used to cleanse the blood and improve its condition.
3. Medicines based on raspberries are considered anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiemetic, antitoxic and hemostatic.
4. The raspberry black has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract. The berry is able to treat diseases and relieve stomach pain, eliminate bowel problems and improve appetite.
5. The black berry is suitable for treating vitamin deficiency and strengthening the entire immune system as a whole. To do this, it is best to use the berry in the spring in order to protect against viral infections, colds and saturate the body with vitamins.
6. Useful berries for the cardiovascular system.
7. Raspberries are used in home treatment of the bladder, the berry relieves swelling.
8. A decoction of berries can relieve inflammation of the oral cavity and treat a sore throat.
9. The berry is used in the treatment of gynecological diseases, as well as infertility.
10. Appropriate black raspberries in the treatment of diabetes.
11. With high blood pressure, regular consumption of juicy berries helps. They provide not a one-time effect, but lasting and lasting results.
12. In all types of medicine, black raspberry is recognized as the best medicine capable of treating respiratory diseases; it relieves colds and inflammations, cough and runny nose.
13. Black raspberries are a preventative measure of cancer. An antioxidant agent has an antitumor effect on the body.
14. Raspberry tea from black berries will help normalize the menstrual cycle in women, reduce pain during this period.
15. The berry is actively used in cosmetology as an ingredient in face masks. Mixed raspberries with yogurt or sour cream will rid the skin of fine wrinkles and improve its condition.
Harm of black raspberries and berries contraindications
Among the many useful properties of black raspberries, the disadvantages of the plant are also distinguished. Among them were:
• has black raspberries contraindications for people with kidney disease;
• the berry should not be consumed by people with gastritis, ulcers and gout;
• overeating black raspberries can cause an allergic reaction in the body;
• people with individual intolerance are generally better off not touching it.
For a long time, black raspberries existed only in foreign countries. More recently, it has become available to compatriots, and managed to spread slightly. For an organism that constantly consumed red raspberries, a huge set of useful components can become difficult to overcome.
Features of black raspberry leaves and contraindications. How to harvest berries all year round
In addition to its fragrant and tasty berries, black raspberries can also boast their leaves, which have a rich biochemical composition.
Decoction of black raspberry foliage is suitable for the treatment of flu, bronchitis, colds. It acts as a good diaphoretic, produces an expectorant effect, is able to treat tonsillitis and stop the inflammatory processes in the throat and oral cavity.
For internal use, the decoction uses hypertonics. He helps them to normalize blood pressure.
Black raspberry leaves act as an active tool that can stimulate the immune system and strengthen the body.
From the crushed raspberry leaves, you can cook gruel and use it to treat acne and other inflammations on the skin as an external remedy. Such masks from fresh leaves are quite effective.
To satisfy the body's annual need for black berries in the amount of 2 kg, you can resort to freezing or drying raspberries. Berries can be dried in various ways, using an attic, an oven or a special dryer. However, more nutrients are stored in raspberry black during the freezing process.
