Chokeberry, or chokeberry - a low tree with dark green foliage once served solely to decorate the garden. Perhaps this would continue to this day, if the plant breeder and geneticist I.V. were not interested in this plant, namely, its fruits. Michurin.
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Black chokeberry, as it is sometimes called by the people, is not as simple as it seems. Its fruits have a huge supply of vitamins of groups B, P, C, E and K, as well as other useful substances, while all this wealth is preserved by heat treatment. That is, chokeberry jam or pie is also useful as fresh berries.
Freshly squeezed chokeberry juice is practically indispensable for those who suffer from hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, gastritis and low acidity of gastric juice. Due to the flavonoids present in it, blood vessels become more elastic, this is an excellent remedy for atherosclerosis.
There is four times more iodine in aronia than in gooseberries, which is famous for its high content of this valuable substance. This is very important for the prevention of diseases of the endocrine system and strengthening immunity. Also, chokeberry is used as a diuretic, hemostatic, choleretic, hematopoietic agent.
Aronia berries also serve well in the treatment of common childhood diseases such as measles or scarlet fever. Pectins contained in the juice of the plant neutralize and remove numerous pathogenic microorganisms and heavy metals from the body. Preparations containing aronium are successfully used in rehabilitation after radiation exposure.
In the off-season and in winter, you can use dried or frozen berries - with proper processing, they will not lose their beneficial properties for a long time. Harvesting is better in late autumn. Although they ripen in August, they need time to accumulate maximum nutrients and nutrients. Freezing should be fast, at temperatures from -15 ° C and below, after which it is necessary to ensure that the fruits do not thaw. Dry stock is stored in a dark place in tightly corked wooden or glass containers. It can be used for two years.
It is not recommended to abuse aronia with peptic ulcer, hypotension, constipation and thrombophlebitis.