Is it possible for children aronia

The full name of the plant sounds like Aronia chokeberry and with the usual mountain ash has nothing to do except the similarity of berry brushes. In fact, they belong to different genera, and by inflorescences they really belong to the Pink family. The healing properties of berries and leaves are used in traditional medicine recipes.

Description and properties

There are 2 options: tree and shrub. North America is considered the birthplace where about 20 species of chokeberry grow, in Europe it was used in the decoration of gardens and parks. In Russia, Michurin was the first to pay attention to a plant, noting its excellent data for selection. Over time, chokeberry spread to all regions, showing good frost resistance and unpretentiousness to the composition of the soil.

Tall shrub reaches 3 m. With a crown coverage of 1.5-2 m.

Interesting: in Greek, the name "chokeberry" means help, benefit.

We thought about useful properties when we determined the relationship of the plant with quince, pear, apricot and rose hip. In the composition of berries were found:

• vitamins C, E, A, B To, PP;
• beta carotene;
• potassium;
• magnesium;
• calcium;
• silicon;
• boron;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• zinc;
• niacin;
• starch;
• bioflavonoids;
• pectin;
• tannins.

Biologically active components have healing properties aimed at replenishing the necessary elements in the body, increasing immunity, regulating the digestive tract. Juice and fresh berries can lower blood pressure, restore elasticity to blood vessels, remove cholesterol plaques, and prevent the development of atherosclerosis.

Important: Aronia removes salts of heavy metals, radionuclides, toxins.

As part of a comprehensive treatment, juice is prescribed for:

• anemia
• vitamin deficiency;
• hypertension
• violations in the work of the liver, immune, endocrine system;
• bleeding
• low blood coagulation;
• eczema
• measles
• gastritis;
• rheumatism.

Berries in the recovery period after severe viral and infectious diseases bring particular benefit.

Use in folk recipes

The berries are great, they can be given to children after 1 year with a number of indications. From the chokeberry, decoctions, tinctures, teas, compotes, uzvara, jam, marmalade, candied fruit, jelly are prepared. It is perfectly combined with pear, apples, cherries, cherry plum, plum, apricot, raspberries. Leaves also have a supply of vitamins, volatile, pectins.

For the treatment of children, water decoctions are recommended. Alcohol tinctures are stored much longer, but are not safe for the child's body.

Decoction
It is useful for enhancing immunity, support during a period of massive colds, an epidemic of influenza. They drink it instead of compote for 100 grams. after meal. For cooking, take 3 tbsp. raw materials for 250 gr. boiling water, languishes in a water bath for 10 minutes, then insists in a thermos for half an hour.

It is worth remembering: decoctions retain medicinal properties only during the day. Recommended for children from 3 years, as a firming agent.

Vitamin drink
In combination with honey, the recipe helps with anemia, low hemoglobin, chronic fatigue, frequent colds. Berries and leaves of chokeberry, currant and rosehip are mixed in equal proportions. At 6 tbsp. spoons of the mixture is taken 0.5 liters. boiling water and infused in a thermos for 5-6 hours. It is taken 100-150 gr. 4 times a day with the addition of honey. It is useful for children and adolescents during the off-season and with a high academic load.

Juice
Its effect has a cumulative effect, so the course of treatment is designed for 30 or more days. It is prescribed for hypertension, reduces blood pressure and stabilizes the work of the heart and blood vessels. It is taken in its pure form or with pulp.To do this, pour the fruit with water in a proportion of 1 glass per 1 kg, heat over low heat, not bringing to a boil and immediately pass through a meat grinder. The resulting slurry is squeezed through cheesecloth. Juice is stored in the refrigerator for no longer than 48 hours, take 50 gr. 3 times a day. For taste, you can add a little honey immediately before use.

Tincture
It is prepared with the addition of alcohol or vodka at the rate of 1 glass of raw materials per 1 liter of liquid. The agent is infused for 2 weeks in a dark, cool place. Take 1 teaspoon 3-4 times a day.

Tasty treat

During heat treatment, chokeberry berries retain most of the nutrients. To make a reserve for the winter, use several methods.

1. Drying preserves vitamins as much as possible. To do this, completely ripened brushes are selected, berries are carefully removed from them, laid out in a thin layer on plywood or a baking sheet covered with wax paper. Dries in a shady place with free access of air. Drying is allowed in an open oven. Berries are stored in canvas bags or glass tightly closed containers.
2. Compote is prepared in the summer and winter versions. Traditionally taken 1 tbsp. mountain ash in 2 liters of water. The dosage is approximate, it can vary depending on personal preferences. Summer compote is boiled and drunk immediately without restrictions. To spin, prepare a syrup from 1 glass of sugar and 1.5 liters of water, pour the berries with boiling water, pour out after 10 minutes, fill the jar with syrup and tightly roll. A fine drink with a slightly tart taste is obtained from equal proportions of apples and chokeberries.
3. Jam is very economical if used only for medicinal purposes. 2-3 teaspoons of goodies are enough to maintain immunity. Such a volume always seems too small for children, so sandwiches are prepared for them, spreading jam on bread, biscuits or buckwheat. To give an exquisite taste to the classic recipe add the zest of lemon, orange, cinnamon, nuts.

In large doses, the fruits can cause constipation, a sharp decrease in blood pressure, so a reasonable framework should be followed. If you really want a tart taste, then it’s safer to take a handful of dried berries. They are useful to children for the prevention of food allergies, diathesis, in order to increase the body's resistance to colds, viral and infectious diseases.

Chokeberry has almost no contraindications, except for low blood pressure and individual intolerance. It is useful for adults and children, because everyone loves a tasty treat.

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