Gooseberries are a shrub that is very common in garden areas. Gooseberry berries green or dark brown. The shape of the berries is spherical or ellip. The leaves are carved. Gooseberry bush is growing very quickly. This shrub is very fond of growing gardeners, and not just like that, because gooseberries are very useful for humans.
Substances contained in the gooseberry
Gooseberry fruits contain vitamins: pp, a, group b, C. Gooseberries are rich in potassium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, zinc, fluorine, calcium, etc. Also gooseberry contains pectin, fiber, carotene, many tannins.
Useful properties of gooseberry fruits
The fruits of gooseberries contain a huge amount of serotonin, therefore, this berry is a wonderful remedy that prevents the development of malignant tumors. Also serotonin is a hormone of happiness and joy, therefore, gooseberries can be consumed by stresses to raise the mood.
Gooseberry berries can be used to treat anemia (anemia), to strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
Due to the large content of fruit acids in berries, the fruits are a wonderful tool that can improve digestive processes.
Gooseberry fruits are an indispensable component of dietary nutrition, since they have low calorie content. Also gooseberries can be consumed during unloading days and not feel hunger.
Gooseberry berries are a good remedy that can increase immunity, which means to reduce the risk of vitaminosis.
The beneficial properties of flowers, bark and gooseberry leaves
Infusion of flowers, leaves and gooseberry bark is used to treat intestinal diseases and stomach. Such an infusion is also used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Gooseberry juice and its benefit
To cure diseases of the bladder, kidneys, liver, skin and cardiovascular system, freshly prepared juice of gooseberry berries is used. To enhance the therapeutic effect, the juice must be diluted with boiled water (1: 2) and add a tablespoon of honey to it.
Gooseberry juice is a wonderful remedy for people who were exposed to radiation, since juice is well removed by heavy metals and radionuclides.
Contraindications
Gooseberries are contraindicated in an ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, diarrhea, colitis.