Cherry leaves - beneficial properties and contraindications

There are no people in the world who have never tasted the sour fruits of cherry (Cerasus). Few people know that they are not only a source of tasty, fragrant jam, but also a storehouse of healing substances widely used in traditional medicine.

Historical facts

The historical homeland of the plant is considered to be Kerasunda, and it has spread throughout the world together with the commander of Rome, Lucullus. Traces of the existence of cherries have been left since ancient times and discovered by archaeologists in Italy, America, and Germany as a result of excavations.

Our distant ancestors have long and effectively learned to use young shoots and leaves, roots and stems for medicinal purposes. The gardens of Moscow bloomed in cherry color during the reign of Yuri Dolgoruky.

Harvesting Cherry Leaves

The most valuable leaves are young, collected in late May. They are considered the most valuable in composition and quality of taste. The collection takes place in sunny weather, after rain. Before drying, the leaves are not washed. It is crushed with a loose layer in well-ventilated rooms or on the street under the roof, without access of sunlight and precipitation. Dried raw materials should not have stains and differences in staining. When bent easily breaks. From 1 kg of green leaves, it is possible to obtain 200 g of dry collection. Store in a dry and cool place no more than 2 years.

Often, people brew tea from young sprouts and cherry leaves, quenching their thirst with a delicious aromatic drink, without even thinking about the benefits they receive. In order to understand how the collection acts on the body, its composition has been studied.

Chemical composition

1. Citric acid is an antioxidant. Effective substance that slows the aging process. Participates in the growth of cells in the body.
2. Quercetin is a natural toxin fighter. Creates barriers that protect the body from the harmful effects of the external environment.
3. Tannins - are responsible for the removal of inflammatory processes,has good aseptic properties.
4. Amygdalin - anti-cancer. Has a restriction in the application. A high dose can cause poisoning.
5. Coumarin - prevents clogging of blood vessels. Anticoagulant.
6. Essential oils - relieve inflammation, well disinfect, antispasmodic and tonic. Source of pleasant smell.
7. Gum - does not allow irritation of the stomach. Suppresses appetite.
8. Phytoncides - herbal antibiotics. They can cope with pathogenic bacteria, muffle the development of pathogenic microflora.
9. Macro and trace elements (potassium, phosphorus, calcium, molybdenum, magnesium, manganese, sodium, copper, cobalt, iodine).

• Vitamins of group B.
• Vitamin A.
• Vitamin R.
• Vitamin C.

Healing and application of the composition

1. Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antipyretic. Leaves can heal from colds and viral infections.
2. Soothing. Maintain the nervous system. They heal from neurosis, epilepsy and are effective in their tendency to seizures.
3. Normalizing heart rhythm. Recovers after a heart attack, stroke. A decoction of the leaves prevents the formation of blood clots in the vessels. Reduces the threat of ischemia.
4. Hemostatic. A strong substance capable of stopping bleeding of varying severity (hemorrhoids and blood through the nose).
5. Astringent Due to tannins in the composition, able to fix the chair with diarrhea.
6. Regenerating. Jaundice. The reason for healing did not find an explanation, but the effectiveness of the leaves of the cherry has been proven many times.
7. Immunomodulatory. When used regularly, it is a source of vitamins and minerals. Increases resistance to diseases.
8. Tonic They give elasticity, health and youth to the skin.
9. Diuretic. Get rid of edema, remove excess fluid from the body. Get rid of toxins and pathogens.
10. Kamnevyvodyaschy. Without discomfort, they are able to remove foreign, pathological formations from the kidneys.
11. Restorative water-salt balance. Able to restore the body after a stroke and heart attack.
12. Strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Eliminate the symptoms of tachycardia. Normalize pressure.
13. Expectorant. Contribute to exfoliation and removal of mucus from the bronchi.
14. Antispasmodic. Cherry leaves - an effective tool that can reduce pain when pain in the joints. Relieve swelling.
15. Antioxidant. Able to stop the destructive processes leading to aging. A good prophylactic against the development of cancer cells.
16. Hematopoietic. Cherry leaves are shown for anemias. Mineral compounds and ferrous salts of organic acids help to cope with anemia.

Contraindications

Cherry leaves are not a panacea for all diseases. As a medicinal substance, they are also not applicable to all. When leaf-based medications are contraindicated:

• Individual intolerance.
• Diabetes.
• Obesity.
• Increased acidity.
• Diseases of the stomach (ulcers, gastritis).
• Disease of the duodenum.
• Chronic diarrhea.
• Pulmonary inflammation (chronic).

Home Recipes

Depending on the purpose, the dosage form is in the form of decoctions, tinctures, tinctures, and used for therapeutic purposes:

With ailments of the heart, increased pressure and edema
Dry cherry leaves (4 tbsp. Spoons), pour boiling water (2 cups), put them in a thermos to stand (2 hours). Pass through a sieve and consume 0.5 cups (2-3 times per day) for a long time.

In a jug (3 l), put the crushed rhubarb root and a handful of cherry leaves. The mixture should be a third of the dishes. Bring boiling water to the top. Cooled compote is drained, topped up with boiling water and sugar are added, depending on preferences (you can not add). Take as compote.

With hepatitis
Finely ground collection (4 tbsp. Spoons), pour hot milk (1 cup), cook on moderate heat (10 min), keep in a thermos until it cools. Filter through gauze cut. Accept on the fourth part of a glass to 6 times a day. The course is designed for a week.

The leaves (2 tablespoons), brewed with boiling water (1 cup), use the third part of the glass three times a day. It is recommended to continue the treatment for two weeks.

To improve the tone and barrier properties of the body
Cherry leaves (2 tablespoons), tea leaves (1 teaspoon), sugar (1 teaspoon) and boiled water (0.5 l) are placed in the kettle for brewing, for 15-20 minutes. Use as a tea, several times a day.

With urolithiasis
Cherry leaves (2 tbsp. Spoons), filled with boiling water (1 cup), boil for 10 minutes, then close and incubate for 2 hours.Take up to three weeks for half a glass, 4 times a day.

With anemia (anemia) and atherosclerosis
April new shoots with leaves (arbitrary handful), brewed with boiled water (2 cups), cooked on low heat for 5 minutes. Stand 20 minutes and drink as tea several times a day.

With colds
Tea from the collection of cherry leaves (5-6 pieces) with added fruits (5-6 berries), brewed with a glass of boiled water. Sweeten with honey and eat after meals.

From wounds, abrasions and nosebleeds
A freshly harvested collection (4 tbsp. Spoons) is poured over with boiled water (1 cup), dredged on a muffled fire (10 min.). Apply in the form of compresses, tampons, applications. The decoction is able to strengthen the walls of the vessels of the nose, make the mucous more resistant to injury.

With bronchitis (expectorant)
Prepare a collection of herbs: elderberry blossoms, calendula flowers, chamomile, tributary color (2 tsp), plantain, mullein, collection of dried goose (3 tsp), dried currant leaves (black) and oat (5 tsp ), cherry leaf - 2, 5 tsp. From the composition taken 1 tbsp. spoon, brewed with boiling water (1 cup). Stand 30 minutes. Take three times during the day.

Cherry leaves collection has been used in cosmetic care methods. A decoction of them improves the quality of hair, gives a healthy look. By making lotions and applications on the skin of the face, you can get rid of oily shine. It is also often used in frozen form. Cubes wipe the face, which gives a tonic effect, gives youth and freshness to the skin.

With diarrhea
Cherry leaves boil for 20 minutes. Cool slowly, add lemon and honey. Take up to 4 times a day for a glass. There is a limitation - therapy lasts no more than 5 days.

Oily hair
Dry harvest (5 tablespoons) brewed with boiling water (1 l), cover with a lid, allowed to cool to an acceptable temperature. Rinse hair. Wipe with a towel. Do not wash off.

Video: recipe for making tea from leaves of cherry