Cherry leaves - useful properties and contraindications

There are no people in the world who at least once have not tasted the sour fruits of cherries (Cerasus). Few people know that they are not only a source of tasty, fragrant jam, but also a storehouse of healing substances widely used in folk medicine.

Historical facts

Kerasunda is considered the historical birthplace of the plant, and it began to spread around the world with the commander of Rome Lucullus. Traces of the existence of cherries have been left since ancient times and were discovered by archaeologists in Italy, America, Germany as a result of excavations.

Our distant ancestors have long and effectively learned to use young shoots and leaves, roots and stalks for medicinal purposes. Moscow gardens bloomed in cherry during the reign of Yuri Dolgoruky.

Harvesting Cherry Leaves

The most valuable leaves are young ones collected at the end of May. They are considered the most valuable in composition and quality of taste. The collection takes place in sunny weather, after rain. Before drying, the leaves are not washed. They crush with a loose layer in well-ventilated rooms or outdoors under a roof, without access to sunlight and precipitation. Dried raw materials should not have stains or differences in staining. When bent, they easily break. From 1 kg of green leaves, it is possible to get 200 g of dry harvest. Store in a dry and cool place for no more than 2 years.

Often people make tea from young sprouts and cherry leaves, quenching their thirst with a delicious aromatic drink, without even thinking about the benefits they receive. In order to understand how collection affects the body, its composition was studied.

Chemical composition

1. Citric acid is an antioxidant. An effective substance that slows down the aging process. Participates in cell growth in the body.
2. Quercetin is a natural fighter with toxins. It creates barriers that protect the body from the harmful effects of the environment.
3. Tannins - responsible for the removal of inflammatory processes, has good aseptic properties.
4. Amygdalin - anti-cancer. Has a restriction in use. A high dose can cause poisoning.
5. Coumarin - prevents clogging of blood vessels. Anticoagulant.
6. Essential oils - relieve inflammation, well disinfect, antispasmodic and tonic. Source of pleasant smell.
7. Gum - does not allow stomach irritation. Suppresses appetite.
8. Phytoncides are herbal antibiotics. They can cope with pathogenic bacteria, muffle the development of pathogenic microflora.
9. Macro- and microelements (potassium, phosphorus, calcium, molybdenum, magnesium, manganese, sodium, copper, cobalt, iodine).

• Vitamins of group B.
• Vitamin A.
• Vitamin R.
• Vitamin C.

Healing actions and application of the composition

1. Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antipyretic. Able to heal from colds and viral infections.
2. Soothing. Support the nervous system. Heal from neurosis, epilepsy and are effective in prone to seizures.
3. Normalizing heart rate. Recovers after a heart attack, stroke. A decoction of the leaves prevents the formation of blood clots in the vessels. Reduces the threat of ischemia.
4. Hemostatic. A strong substance that can stop bleeding of varying severity (hemorrhoids and nosebleeds).
5. Astringent. Thanks to the tannins in the composition, they are able to fix the stool with diarrhea.
6. Regenerating. Jaundice. The reason for the healing did not find an explanation, but the effectiveness of cherry leaves has been proven many times.
7. Immunomodulatory. When used regularly, it is a source of vitamins and minerals. Increases resistance to disease.
8. Tonic. They give elasticity, health and youth to the skin.
9. Diuretic. They get rid of edema, remove excess fluid from the body. Get rid of toxins and pathogens.
10. Stone removing. Able to remove foreign, pathological formations from the kidneys without discomfort.
11. Restoring water-salt balance. They are able to restore the body after a stroke and heart attack.
12. Strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Eliminate the symptoms of tachycardia. Normalize pressure.
13. Expectorant. Promote exfoliation and excretion of mucus from the bronchi.
14. Antispasmodic. Cherry leaves - an effective tool that can reduce pain with joint pain. Relieve swelling.
15. Antioxidant. Able to stop the destructive processes that lead to aging. Good prophylactic for the development of cancer cells.
16. Hematopoietic. Showing cherry leaves for anemia. Mineral compounds and ferrous salts of organic acids help cope with anemia.

Contraindications

Cherry leaves are not a panacea for all diseases. As a medicinal substance, they are also not applicable to everyone. When leaf-based medicines are contraindicated:

• Individual intolerance.
• Diabetes.
• Obesity.
• Increased acidity.
• Diseases of the stomach (ulcers, gastritis).
• Duodenal ulcer.
• Chronic diarrhea
• Pulmonary inflammation (chronic).

Home Recipes

Depending on the purpose, the dosage form is in the form of decoctions, infusions, tinctures, and used for medicinal purposes:

With ailments of the heart, high blood pressure and edema
Dry cherry leaves (4 tbsp. Tablespoons), pour boiling water (2 cups), set them aside in a thermos stand (2 hours). Pass through a sieve and use 0.5 cups (2-3 times a day) for a long time.

In a jug (3 L), add the crushed rhubarb root and a handful of cherry leaves. The mixture should make up a third of the dishes. Bring boiled water to the top. The cooled compote is drained, poured to the top with boiling water and sugar is added, depending on preferences (you can not add). Take as a compote.

With hepatitis
Finely chopped collection (4 tbsp. Tablespoons), pour hot milk (1 cup), cook over moderate heat (10 min), incubated in a thermos until cool. Filter through a gauze cut. Take the fourth part of the glass up to 6 times a day. The course is designed for a week.

Leaves (2 tbsp.spoons) are brewed with boiled water (1 cup), consumed in the third part of the glass three times a day. It is recommended to continue treatment for two weeks.

To increase the tone and barrier properties of the body
In the kettle for brewing placed cherry leaves (2 tbsp. Tablespoons), brewing the usual tea (1 tsp), sugar (1 tsp) and boiled water (0.5 l), insist 15-20 minutes. Use as tea several times a day.

With urolithiasis
Cherry leaves (2 tbsp. Tablespoons), filled with boiled water (1 cup), boil for 10 minutes, then close and stand for 2 hours. Take up to three weeks in half a glass, 4 times a day.

With anemia (anemia) and atherosclerosis
April new shoots with leaves (arbitrary handful), brewed with boiled water (2 cups), cooked on low heat for 5 minutes. Stand for 20 minutes and drink like tea, several times a day.

For colds
Tea from the collection of cherry leaves (5-6 pcs.) With added fruits (5-6 berries), brew a glass of boiled water. Sweeten with honey and eat after meals.

From wounds, abrasions, and nosebleeds
Freshly picked collection (4 tbsp. Tablespoons), pour boiling water (1 cup), cooked on a muffled fire (10 min.). Apply in the form of compresses, tampons, applications. The broth is able to strengthen the walls of the vessels of the nose, make the mucosa more resistant to injuries.

With bronchitis (expectorant)
Prepare the collection of herbs: elderberry inflorescences, calendula flowers, daisies, clover color (2 hours each).tablespoons), plantain, mullein, picking dried cherries (3 teaspoons each), dried leaves of currant (black) and oats (5 teaspoons each), a cherry leaf - 2.5 teaspoons. From the composition selected 1 tbsp. spoon, brew boiled water (1 cup). Stand for 30 minutes. Take three times a day.

Cherry leaf collection has found application in cosmetic care methods. A decoction of them improves hair quality, gives a healthy look. Making lotions and applications on the skin, you can get rid of oily sheen. It is also often used frozen. They rub the face with cubes, which gives a tonic effect, gives youth and freshness to the skin.

With diarrhea
Branches with cherry leaves are boiled for 20 minutes. Cool slowly, add lemon and honey. Take up to 4 times a day in a glass. There is a limitation - therapy lasts no more than 5 days.

From oily hair
Dry collection (5 tbsp.spoons) is brewed with boiling water (1 l), covered with a lid, allowed to cool to an acceptable temperature. Rinse hair. Wipe with a towel. Do not flush.

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