Cloudberry fruits are considered a very valuable food product, widely used in traditional medicine.
The rich composition explains the distribution of cloudberries and the beneficial properties of this wonderful berry in cosmetology, medicine and cooking.
Cloudberry berry: useful properties and compositional features
Cloudberry is a plant whose berries have an unusual sweetish-sour flavor and a characteristic aroma. To taste, they resemble the taste of orange and currant at the same time. And not in vain, because the composition of cloudberries also has something in common with similar fruits. The composition includes:
• B vitamins (B1, B2), A, PP, ascorbic acid;
• micro and macro elements, such as potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, silicon, aluminum, sodium and others;
• beta-carotene, as well as carotenoids;
• high content of organic and fatty acids;
• di- and monosaccharides;
• pectins;
• tannins;
• dietary fiber and fiber;
• volatile;
• ash;
• proteins and others.
About 84% of the composition of berries is water, the rest is mostly vitamins. Therefore, berries are so useful for the body, because they are a natural source of all necessary and important substances.
Cloudberry berry: beneficial properties for the human body
A set of healing qualities of cloudberries can be considered truly unique. This plant is capable of such actions:
• kills pathogenic microflora and the spread of bacteria in the digestive tract;
• has a strong antimicrobial effect on the body;
• effectively fights with lamblia, which settled in the intestines;
• improves the functioning of the respiratory system;
• strengthens immune health, helps the body to grow stronger and rehabilitate more quickly after a disease;
• recharges the body with a tonus, helps to quickly renew strength after physical and mental labor;
• acting as a strong antioxidant, the berry acts as a prophylactic of atherosclerosis;
• has a positive effect on blood coagulation, increases the degree of elasticity of blood vessels and, in general, the use of berries has a beneficial effect on the work of the cardiovascular component of the body;
• acts as an effective diuretic, productively removes harmful substances from the body, accumulated toxins, and also removes puffiness;
• has a general strengthening effect on the body;
• the high content of cloudberry tocopherol makes the berry a unique tool to eliminate seizures and resume blood circulation in the legs;
• frequent use of berries normalizes and restores vision;
• using cloudberries, you can heal burns due to its ability to quickly regenerate tissues;
• wild plant extract is used to prevent cancer and reduce the growth rate and renewal of cancer cells.
Do not forget that, like many medicinal plants, there is cloudberry and contraindications. Therefore, no matter how long the list of useful properties may be, for some people the berry may be harmful.
Cloudberries are able to exert such therapeutic effects on the body:
• antimicrobial;
• diuretic;
• astringent;
• anti-inflammatory;
• healing;
• sweatshops.
With the help of cloudberries, it is possible to effectively treat skin diseases of all kinds, as well as normalize the condition of the skin. The berry can serve as an obstacle to hair loss and strengthen nails.
Cloudberry: useful properties of an unusual berry in folk medicine
Cloudberry is a wonderful plant. From ancient times, doctors used roots in addition to berries and leaves in their potions. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver, biliary tract, cardiovascular activity were healed with their help.
Regularly using cloudberries, it is possible to reduce the processes of decay in the gastrointestinal tract, to normalize biochemical parameters. Cloudberry and its beneficial properties can help with:
• lack of vitamins;
• intoxication of the body;
• colds;
• loss of strength;
• inflammation of the bladder;
• scurvy;
• scabies and other problems in the body.
A decoction of 1 tbsp. tablespoons of dried leaves and a glass of boiling water can stop bleeding. You can take it 3 times a day for 70 ml.
In case of kidney disease, a decoction must be taken 100 ml 4 times a day, in addition, you need to drink plenty of clean water.
Cloudberry leaves (fresh), lubricated with fish oil, will help relieve the wound from purulent phenomena. The dressing is applied to the affected area and changes at least 2 times a day.
Cloudberry juice in proportion with water 1: 1 can increase appetite.
Porridge from cloudberry berries can ease the position of the patient with tumors.
In addition to the broth, they also use tincture. Use it should be with impaired metabolism, formations in the kidneys and gout. To prepare the tincture, you need to take 2 teaspoons of leaves per 250 ml of hot water. Leave to insist for several hours. This amount should be divided into several doses and drink throughout the day.
Cloudberries are also used for diseases of the upper respiratory tract (cough, colds, tuberculosis, etc.). Cloudberry leaves can be drunk like tea, brewing them in the usual way. For the best effect, honey and rose hips are added instead of sugar.
The benefits for the female body of cloudberries and contraindications
Cloudberry has long been used to treat a wide variety of ailments, but since then it has been recognized as a female berry. And all thanks to these properties:
1. The unique saturated composition of cloudberries is able to activate and normalize metabolic processes in the body, from the imbalance of which overweight girls often suffer. Hence the first important quality of cloudberries - providing harmony to the female figure. A diuretic will help remove all excess water from the body. It is also suitable for combating the serious problem of obesity.
2. The plant is different and since ancient times famous for its cosmetic set of properties. Cloudberry berry extract can be found in completely different skin and hair care products. It can be shampoos, gels, creams, lotions, decorative cosmetics. The plant extract is ideal for those girls who have dry skin type. It perfectly moisturizes the epidermis, in the cold season it protects against the damaging effects of frost, and in the hot season it soothes it. The use of berries in their pure form will also positively affect the state of nails and hair, and also slow down the aging process.
3. Vitamin E included in the composition promotes cell renewal, which accelerates their growth processes. This is very useful for pregnant women, as it positively affects the development of the baby inside the womb.
The harm of unique cloudberries and contraindications
Returning again to possible negative consequences, the following contraindications should be noted for cloudberries:
• you should abandon the use of berries to people allergic to the plant, as well as its individual components;
• cloudberries are not recommended for people with increased acidity of the stomach and other diseases of this organ;
• cloudberry has contraindications for people with a duodenal ulcer.
