Medlar - an exotic vitamin miracle

For the first time I saw this interesting fruit in the supermarket and took it from the shelf for the sake of interest. Having twisted from all sides, put it back in its place, since I did not know what it was and what it was eating. I came home, climbed on the Internet, it turns out that the medlar, or the lock, or the scabbard - is a southern plant of the family pink with a slight sweet and sour fruit. To such belong and pears, apples, quince, etc. In the eastern countries, where for centuries the loquat is grown, its useful properties are legendary.

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Useful properties of medlar

Medicinal properties of medlar Contraindications

Useful properties of medlar

Now you can find a necklace in any big supermarket. Do not be surprised if on the counter you see "Mexican or German loquat" or "Mexican loquat". These are the fruits of one family, but they have different births. The Caucasian medlar yields fruit in the fall, and the German medlar in the spring. In addition, their fruits differ in form and taste, but their useful properties are not affected. The Lokva contains vitamins A, C, PP, B1, B2, B3, B6. In addition, it has a large amount of zinc, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and sodium. Its balanced and rich composition has a wonderful effect on our body:

• strengthens the immune system and gives strength;
• has expectorant properties;
• stabilizes blood pressure and level of sugar;
• normalizes digestion and helps to remove stones from the kidneys;
• is an excellent prophylaxis for cardiac and oncological diseases.

It is recommended to use a medlar for people with asthma, diabetes, hypertension, etc. In addition, using this fruit regularly, you will also be able to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood.

Medicinal properties of medlar

Useful properties are on only the fruit itself, but also leaves, and bark, and even pits medlars. So the leaves and bark are used in the process of tanning the skin, and wood is an excellent material for carpenters and carpenters. Bones actively used in medicine, as well as of them make a coffee drink. To do this, they are washed, dried, fried and ground. The result is a great drink for people who suffer from heart disease. If you have problems with the digestive tract, you can use a tincture of pitted ossicles. Take 1 glass of water and add 20 g of bones, boil all 15 minutes and take half a glass on an empty stomach every morning. Also, they make a tincture of bronchitis. In a dark bottle put 6-7 seeds, 3 tablespoons of honey and 150 g of vodka, all this must be put in a dark place for 4 days.

Contraindications

Acute contraindications medlar has not. But, to it, as well as to any exotic fruit, it is necessary to be treated with care. Especially it concerns small children, pregnant and lactating mothers. It is better to start acquaintance with her from one fetus, and then, if there were no allergic reactions, gradually increase the amount of eaten fruits. Also, not quite mature fruits can increase acidity and give a laxative effect, this should also be taken into account for people with gastrointestinal diseases. It is better to refrain from medlar in its raw form, as well as from all fruits, during the period of exacerbation of any diseases of the digestive tract. But if you cook mashed potatoes, jam, compote or marmalade, there will be no harm to your health. In any case, it's worth a try.