Well, who does not like to be pampered in the cold season with a bright and sweet persimmon? But not everyone knows that persimmon is also a very useful berry. This article tells about the properties of persimmon, its application in cosmetology, as well as how to choose the most delicious persimmon.
Later in the autumn, with the onset of the first frosts on the shelves of our stores, a southern berry appears like a persimmon. It grows in the near abroad - Uzbekistan, Georgia, Crimea, Azerbaijan, the Krasnodar Territory, therefore it has long been not considered a persimmon as an exotic fruit. Although the original homeland of persimmons is considered to be East Asia. Only in the 19th century these berries became popular in Europe, and then in Russia.
Well, who now does not like from time to time to eat these sweet, with a slight taste of astringency brightly orange berries? Probably many people shook their heads in the affirmative. And, perhaps, all fans of persimmons have heard about the extraordinary properties of these berries. So what is persimmons useful for the organism?
Benefit for health
- Strengthening of vision. Persimmon can be called one of the main sources of beta-carotene (orange color of fruit or vegetable speaks about its presence), which in turn is irreplaceable for your eyes.
- Maintenance of respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Problems with breathing? Do you suffer from chronic or recurring bronchitis? Do you smoke often? So, for your organism a persimmon is an indispensable food product. As for the cardiovascular system, here the benefits of persimmon are also significant. Enriching the heart muscles and the walls of blood vessels with sugar and potassium, the persimmon stabilizes blood pressure.
- Getting rid of stress, spleen and depression. All this is under the power of persimmon. Saturating the whole body with magnesium, fructose, glucose and other substances, these magic berries provide a good mood and cheerfulness for the whole day.
- Persimmon is a natural antiseptic. Since ancient times, the Chinese used persimmon berries for burns, cuts and other injuries. Possessing a bactericidal property, berries prevent the development of infection on the open wound and promote its rapid healing. The same property will, by the way, and with sore throat, sore throat. Mix the juice of one persimmon with water in a 1: 1 ratio, rinse your throat 2-3 times a day, and you will feel better.
- Urinary system help. Magnesium and sodium salts promote the "unloading" of the kidneys and bladder, thereby contributing to their normal functioning.
- "Astringent" effect. This is perhaps the most famous property of persimmons. With disorders of the digestive system, with pain in the stomach and stomach, this remedy will be a good natural remedy.
Persimmon application in cosmetology
Useful properties of persimmons do not end in the internal improvement of the body. In cosmetology, it is no less useful and popular.
Here are a few recipes:
- from rashes and inflammations on the face: the flesh of one persimmon (beaten in a blender or passed through a meat grinder) mixed with egg yolk; Apply to the skin for 15-20 minutes, rinse;
- from wrinkles and other signs of skin tussling: mix the persimmons with olive oil in equal proportions, add 2-3 drops of rose essential oil;
- when pimples and rashes on the back, shoulders, hips apply persimmon juice with the addition of 1-3 drops of essential oil of tea tree; juice rub the problem areas 1-2 times a day for three months;
- anticylluminal scrub: the persimmon pulp is mixed with sea salt, rubbed with active movements in the area prone to ciliate.
In addition, there are many gels for the shower, creams, lotions with the addition of persimmon berries. Such products moisturize and refresh the skin.
But the maximum amount of vitamins and beneficial microelements is found in fruits grown without the use of fertilizers and chemistry, matured under bright sun and not damaged during transportation. So what to look for when choosing and buying persimmons?
Rules for choosing persimmons
First of all, the color. It should be bright orange, uniform throughout the fetal surface. If there are dark spots, cuts or punctures on the peel, this indicates the persistence of persimmons due to improper transportation and storage. Such berries can be not only useless, but even dangerous. After all, the places of damage could get dirt, various bacteria and microbes.
Also it is necessary to pay attention to the lobe and the leaves near the fetus. They must be withered, brown. If the leaves are still green, this could mean that the persimmon was ripped off before the due time, and therefore did not have time to collect sunlight and the necessary vitamins.
As for the consistency, the berries should be soft, slightly jelly (but not watery). If the berry is firm - a persimmon is immature, watery - ripe or repeatedly frozen.
It is also worth noting that persimmon is one of those berries that perfectly tolerate frost. In the process of freezing, the taste properties do not deteriorate at all, but excessive tartness disappears. You can freeze several fruits, and then, after a few months, please them with yourself and your loved ones.
Persimmon is actively used in cooking. It is used in the preparation of various desserts: ice cream, pies, cakes, and not only.
It is worth paying attention to the contraindications available in persimmons. It is not recommended to eat it for those who suffer from diabetes, as well as people prone to obesity due to high blood sugar levels.
Persimmon is one of the most delicious and healthy berries that are available to us in the cold season. Use it regularly, and you will not be afraid of avitaminosis, cold or flu.