The healing properties of black elderberry berries

The black elder in the Middle Ages was considered magical - people believed that it prolongs life gives an opportunity to look into the future. Today, the healer-tree is again in high esteem: flowers and fruits are on the way. And treatment with elderberry is a pleasure: fragrant tea, fragrant broth and even syrup! The healing properties of black elderberry berries really inspire! Check and you.

For colds and inflammations

Inflorescences of elderberry contain a lot of bioactive substances: valuable acids (ascorbic, apple, acetic), tannins, choline, tannins, mineral salts, alkaloids. They provide diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effects. Please note: the inflorescence purchased in the pharmacy must be a white shade!

From digestive disorders

Glossy elderberry berries - the best means for improving the work of the intestines. Rich in natural sugars, carotene, rutin, tyrosine, essential oils, vitamin C, they are used both in fresh and in dried (canned) form. Fruits are harvested from the end of summer until frost.

For general tone

Elderberry is also used in cooking: young shoots, peeled from green peels, eaten with boiled or pickled, the flowers are peppered with apples to keep the fragrance longer. From berries prepare toppings for pies, syrups, jams, jelly. And not for nothing - such dishes are tasty and useful.

Important

Preparations from elderberry are not recommended for use during pregnancy. Its stems and bark (not flowers and ripe berries!) Contain harmful substances and are moderately toxic. Sometimes for a couple of minutes in the region of the heart there are stitching pains, when they inhale they become more tangible. At the same time, I have never had any problems with my heart. I know that this is familiar to many. What is it?

Valentina, 33 years old. Short-term pain in the heart, in fact, there are many. Quite often they are caused by secondary causes, or, in other words, are not associated with diseases of the myocardium. Perhaps this is a manifestation of intercostal neuralgia. Sometimes this may be the result of a timely unrecognized chest injury or breathing problems (primarily with the lungs). If any discomfort in the heart arises, it is always advisable to consult a doctor, if such feelings occur often - it is better to do it in the near future! On ultrasound of the heart, I was diagnosed with prolapse of the anterior valve of the first degree mitral valve without regurgitation. What is it, how is it treated and what physical activities are allowed?

Oksana, 27 years old. The mitral or bicuspid valve (which has a front and back flaps) passes blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle of the heart. Normally, the free edges of its flaps fit tightly to each other. However, prolapse (or prolapse) is often encountered - incomplete closure and sagging of the free edge of the valve into the cavity of the left atrium. This is due to the peculiarities of the anatomical structure of the valve. In this case, the development of regurgitation - the return of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium is possible due to loose closing of the valves. If the sagging of the free margin is insignificant and the return of blood is minimal, treatment is not required, as are restrictions on the way of life. It is recommended to observe the cardiologist and conduct echocardiography approximately once a year.

"Colic" in the heart. What is prolapse? Minuses of the electrocardiogram

At mum - a neurocirculatory dystonia (NTSD). I did not complain about anything like that before. Recently, my heart began to worry, but the electrocardiogram did not reveal anything suspicious. Does this mean I can also have a NDC?

Valeria, 29 years old. Symptoms of neurocirculatory dystonia (also called vegeto-vascular dystonia) are shortness of breath, increased sweating, palpitations and irregular heartbeats. But this is not a hereditary disease, so you do not need to associate your complaints with your mother's ailment. Perhaps you have developed it on your own. However, under the mask of NDC, other diseases can develop. Therefore, if you have any complaints, contact your doctor. After the examination, he will develop a survey plan. Echocardiography is required to clarify the diagnosis. Analyzes are also needed, but the doctor can appoint them only after personal consultation. As for the electrocardiogram recorded at rest, it is an obligatory method of examination, but, unfortunately, it does not always allow to reveal changes in the work of the heart. The last five years I have a complete intolerance to sunlight - allergy manifestations are present all year round. I read that the reason may be a lack of vitamins. Is it so and which ones? How can I solve my problem?

Irina, 33 years old. Indeed, one of the reasons may be a deficiency of vitamins, especially vitamin PP (other names - nicotinic acid or vitamin B). But most often allergies to the sun are associated with disorders in the digestive system (primarily, this is a change in motility and stagnation in the gallbladder and biliary tract, chronic cholecystitis, cholangitis). Your case is a rarity, because the majority complains of an allergy only in the hot season. Therefore, a gastroenterologist should be examined (he should prescribe a biochemical blood test, ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, duodenal sounding with bile sowing). Based on the results of the tests, appropriate treatment will be selected (choleretic preparations, digestive enzymes, if necessary - antiallergic drugs). I have two children. Each pregnancy was accompanied by an allergy of incomprehensible origin, but after the end of the period of breastfeeding (about six months) - everything was removed with a hand. What could be the reason?

Olga, 29 years old. During pregnancy, a lot of changes occur in the woman's body, the same things that can affect your ignorance from where allergies come from - this is the restructuring of the hormonal background and the bend of the gallbladder, followed by stasis of bile. The latter is very often observed in expectant mothers, because the uterus increases in size and presses on this organ. If bile does not normally flow into the intestines, digestion is disrupted - and any components of the products can cause a rash, itching, redness of the skin. But, it seems, your problem is connected with the changed hormonal background - progesterone, estrogen, and during feeding and lactation - prolactin - may contribute to the appearance of allergies. When the balance is established, it comes to naught, which was in your case.

• Intolerance to the sun

• Rash during pregnancy

• Allergies to medicines

• Eczema

Can taking hormonal medications cause allergies? In this case - does it have any peculiarities (in the course of the disease, in the treatment)? Is it possible to somehow avoid such a situation?

Oksana, 23 years old. Can. But in this case it is important to know which drugs you have in mind, because in the case of each medicine there may be nuances. True, general patterns are still there: most often this is the sin of contraceptives and medications used for hormone replacement therapy in cases of abnormalities in the thyroid gland. First of all, they can provoke an inadequate reaction of the skin (itching, small focal rashes - in other words, urticaria). In this situation, of course, it is optimal to abolish hormonal means, but, alas, this is not always possible. Therefore, most likely, to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms will have a long time to take antihistamines - sometimes it lasts longer than taking the hormonal drugs themselves for the final stabilization of the condition. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with "allergic dermatitis", then another doctor determined eczema. Despite the difference in diagnoses (or is it the same thing?), The course of treatment helped. But even today, reddish, scaly patches appear on the skin, which after a couple of days after using the ointment come off. How to get rid of the problem forever?

Elena, 23 years old. Eczema and allergic dermatitis belong to the same class of diseases (itching dermatoses). Therefore, the course of treatment gave positive results. The aggravation of this problem happens when skin is irritated with cosmetics, detergents, with errors in the diet (consumption of sugar, flour products, yeast dough, ice cream), with concomitant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (cholecystitis, dysbacteriosis). To find out the reasons, selection of drugs and the possibility of "getting rid of the problem forever," it is necessary to undergo a course of examination (immunogram, ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, scraping from the skin for a fungal infection). To prevent such conditions, prescribe a course of antihistamines, plant sedatives and digestive agents.