Dogwood - red oblong berries with a huge amount of healing properties. They have been used in folk medicine and cooking since time immemorial - Avicenna and Hippocrates mentioned them in their writings.
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These small wonder berries are rich in vitamin C, P and organic acids, especially ascorbic and malic. They contain tannins, nitrogenous and pectin substances, essential oils, fructose and fiber. Thanks to this composition, dogwood has a beneficial effect on human health, enriching the body with nutrients and helping it to get rid of many diseases. It is no coincidence that many astronauts prepare many of these amazing berries.
So, dogwood berries are very useful for colds - they have antipyretic and antiseptic properties. They help with anemia, as they increase the level of hemoglobin and protect against anemia. And also relieve digestion problems thanks to volatile production - special antibacterial substances. They are useful for people suffering from indigestion, heartburn and poor appetite.
Dogwood is best consumed fresh - so more vitamins and nutrients enter the body. To be able to eat it all year round, it is enough to freeze the berries or grind them with sugar. In the latter case, 2 kg of granulated sugar should be taken per 1 kg of dogwood. Store ground dogwood in the refrigerator.
From the fruits and leaves of dogwood, you can also prepare decoctions that are useful at high temperatures during colds, bronchitis, or flu. And cornel juice is recommended for people suffering from diabetes, since the berries of this plant can reduce blood sugar. Dogwood drinks also contribute to the acceleration of metabolism in the body, the removal of toxins and toxins from it.
In addition, cornel berries are often used to prepare various sauces and gravy for meat dishes. Berry sauces are especially well combined with poultry and beef. Delicious jelly, jam and compotes are also obtained from cornel.