Apricot is almost all a beloved fruit that grows on a tree that reaches an altitude of 5 to 8 meters. The state of China became the homeland of apricots. Apricot has a bright orange color, the fruit is fragrant, very sweet. About apricots known for a long time, even our ancestors admired this magic fruit. Apricots are used in food in a variety of forms. You can enjoy both fresh apricots that have just been torn from the branches of the tree and dried. Also very delicious and fragrant comes apricot jam. Bones of apricot are almost all added to baking, which gives it a special smell. However, the most useful are fresh fruit and fresh fruit juice from the fruit.
Peach is a fruit tree belonging to the genus Rosaceae. Peach comes from East Asia, in the same place it comes across in a wild variant. In nature there are 6 types of this culture. Cultural types of plants belong to the same species - the peach is normal. The plant is grown in a moderately warm or subtropical climate, the main peach plantations are concentrated in the Caucasus, on the southern coast of the Crimea, in Central Asia, in the south of Kazakhstan, in Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine and so on.
Peach is the most heat-loving plant than apricot, and therefore it is demanding for climatic and agro-soil conditions, and also for caring for it. The plant is grown because of significant health-caloric fruits, which are in great demand among the people.
Peach, unlike apricot, is a fairly small tree with a branchy and roundish crown. The small strong trunk of this tree is covered with a rough reddish-brown bark. The peach blossoms in May - very rich and delicious. The flowers are large, pink and snow-white with a glorious aroma. At the time of flowering, near the peach trees, bees circulate and accumulate nectar, the peach is an important honey plant.
Red-cheeked apricots are a good source of potassium: this element reduces blood pressure, combats swelling, regulates water exchange in the body and guarantees good activity of the cardiovascular system. The properties of apricots are constantly needed for people who have health problems.
Juicy apricot juice well strengthens the walls of the vessels, doctors advise it to use people suffering from atherosclerosis.
Rich color of ripe fruits - because of the highest content of carotene in apricots. In the body, the vitamin is converted into a functional form of vitamin A, which positively affects blood formation, improves the condition of the cornea of the eyes, restores your strength and struggles with spring avitaminosis.
Cellulose, contained in peaches and apricots, regulates the activity of the intestinal tract. Useful properties can not be ignored: the presence of vitamins B, C and A allows you to use peaches for prevention with a predisposition to frequent catarrhal diseases. With a strong cough, apricot is used. As a sedative for bronchitis use bones: grind 20 g of pits, clean the kernels from the skin, dry and grind into powder. Eat 1 teaspoon with tea or milk 3-4 times a day.
The main properties of peaches are in magnesium. It is usually referred to as a "female" element. Together with vitamin D and calcium, magnesium strengthens bones, struggles with pain at the time of the menstrual cycle, improves sleep and improves well-being. And because of phosphorus and magnesium, memory is better and increases work capacity, they have a beneficial effect on the brain and help to withstand emotional stress. In peaches, a lot of iron and folic acid. If there is no allergy, then these fruits are very useful in pregnancy: 2 - 3 mature peaches or apricots per day can help reduce the manifestations of toxicosis and, in particular, cope with attacks of nausea.
Still these southern fruits have a laxative effect. So it is not necessary to overeat them, including healthy ones, no more than 300 - 400 grams of apricots and peaches a day are better.
In public medicine the decoction of leaflets and plants is prescribed for rheumatism and gastrointestinal diseases. Fresh flowers - a good diuretic medicine, from grains produce antihelminthic effect. The use of peach fruits is beneficial when human kidney diseases, cardiovascular, gallbladder and liver diseases are present.
In household cooking, peaches are mostly fresh, they are often advised for those who are dieting. From peaches it is just right to cook jam, compote, jam, make candied fruits and marmalade.
Apricots and peaches are used to improve eyesight (they are effective almost as well as carrots), for the treatment of eye diseases such as cataracts. Indispensable for those ladies who sit on diets, but also for all people who have difficulty with digestion. From colds you can help apricot with mineral water and honey.
Scrubs and masks based on apricot and peach can be useful for facial skin, figure, as well as for nails and hair.
Freshly squeezed apricot juice, mixed with sugar or honey, greatly refreshes the body. It is recommended to drink with a fever. It quenches thirst and eliminates waste from the body, and even tones up the eyes, stomach, liver, heart and nerves, supplying vitamins and minerals.
But do not abuse peaches and apricots and their bones: everything is fine when there is a limit. Recent medical tests have shown that consuming apricots and peaches in huge quantities can also damage the body. In general, any drug is excellent in small portions, and abuse of something always gives evil. Also it is worth remembering that these fruits have contraindications. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention and delete from the menu these products to people suffering from diabetes, liver disease, thyroid gland.