Medicinal properties of Viburnum

Friends do not know whether you have Viburnum (Kalina) . Because in Ukraine it is full, and so more is our symbols. I want to talk about it and how it helpful. 

Viburnum opulus  (Red  Viburnum  ) - a shrub 1.5-4 meters adoxaceae family. Fruits of Viburnum are edible, used in folk and scientific medicine.

 Viburnum ordinary has healing properties and is used to treat many diseases.

 For therapeutic purposes, using not only the fruits of Viburnum, but also flowers, leaves, roots and bark bush. Viburnum berries are harvested after the first frost, it is dried in the dryer or hung in bundles.

 Medicinal properties of Viburnum

Viburnum is very popular because of its beneficial properties. It is a calming effect on the body, has anti-inflammatory properties. It has diuretic, astringent and hemostatic effect.

 Viburnum fruits are very useful in cardiovascular disease, contribute to blood pressure regulation.

 In Viburnum contain a large amount of vitamin C, whereby it is an indispensable tool in the treatment of colds. Tea with viburnum help with angina, bronchitis and pneumonia.

 A decoction of the flowers of Viburnum is used for restoration of voting, it reduces hoarseness and voice returns.

 Bark Viburnum have hemostatic properties. A decoction of the bark viburnum used for uterine bleeding after childbirth and during menopause and heavy bleeding during menstruation.

 Berry Viburnum is rich in vitamins and minerals due to its composition is useful for stress and psychological disorders. With a cup of tea with a snowball, you can relax, relieve stress and improve your mood.

 Viburnum - recipes

Of  Viburnum prepare tea, herbal teas, infusions and juice. There are many recipes. Here are examples of tea with a snowball.

 Green tea with snowball

To prepare the tea must be brewed green tea, wash separately and knead 2 tbsp Viburnum. Viburnum Add the tea and let stand 10 minutes. In a cup of this tea add 1 tsp honey. This tea helps with colds and relieve cough.

 Vitamin tea

Take one average twig viburnum and we put it in a cup, add 2-3 tsp sugar and mash, then pour boiling water and give it brew for 5 minutes. We take out the twig and the tea is ready.

 Tea made from the juice of Viburnum

Viburnum wash and squeezing the juice out of it, about a third of the glass. Add the boiling water and sugar. It turns out a wonderful cure for the common cold, as well as a good way to regulate blood pressure.