Highly useful berry, already little known to modern city dwellers, is viburnum. But in the villages, these shrubs are still grown and the berries are used to treat and increase immunity in winter. Just like that, not everyone can eat it because of the specific bitter taste. But in many traditional medicine recipes

viburnum is used. From what this berry helps, you need to know, because it is very useful. It is no coincidence that so many songs about red viburnum have been created among the people.

Useful properties of viburnum

People have long believed that it helps against 99 diseases. One of the few berries that can be harvested in winter, replenishing vitamins, is viburnum. From what it helps, all the housewives knew before. In case of any illness, fragrant tea was brewed from viburnum twigs and fruits. It has anti-inflammatory properties, treats coughs, lowers blood pressure and fights neurosis and insomnia.

The fruits of viburnum contain many vitamins, natural organic acids and tannins useful for digestion. Therefore, viburnum is used as a vitamin and normalization of metabolism. It is also very useful to make masks from this berry: they rejuvenate the skin, treat inflammation and acne. Many more properties can be listed that viburnum has. What else does she help?

Decoctions and juice of viburnum are taken for neuroses, insomnia and headaches. It has general strengthening properties, improves immunity and even helps with cancer. A decoction of fruits and twigs perfectly cleanses the body of toxins and stimulates the intestinal muscles.

A decoction of viburnum

Kalina heals many diseases, but not everyone can eat it fresh, as it contains a bitter glycoside. Therefore, most often it is used as a decoction. To prepare it, you need to grind the berries and pour hot water. For two spoons take a glass of water. The resulting solution is heated for 15 minutes, preferably in a water bath. This should be done in an enamel bowl.

The cooled and filtered broth is mixed with honey and drunk like tea. You can take up to three glasses of infusion daily. Best of all, it helps with neurosis and vasospasm. The constant intake of a decoction with honey can cure incipient hypertension, as viburnum helps with pressure. If the decoction is also made with the addition of plant branches, then it treats a persistent cough and

How to save viburnum for the winter

The taste of viburnum softens during frosts, so it is recommended to hang it on the veranda and eat it after the first frost. The only berry that tastes better after freezing is viburnum. From what it helps, it becomes clear if you find out what it contains a large number of vitamin C. A tablespoon of berries provides daily requirement person in it.

It is recommended to prepare more viburnum for the winter by freezing it or making juice with honey. You can not just eat it or drink juice, very tasty seasonings and sauces are obtained with the addition of viburnum. Nowadays, women should remember what red viburnum helps from, and more often include this amazing berry in their family's diet.

In ancient times, it was the gifts of nature that were the main means of combating diseases. It is not surprising that in our time traditional medicine does not lose its relevance. Not only in the wild, but also in many garden plots today you can find a plant such as viburnum. But not everyone knows what tremendous benefits this shrub has.

Useful and healing properties of viburnum

Viburnum red, or ordinary, has a rich vitamin composition. In a sense, it can be called unique, since it is very difficult to find analogues among plants in terms of concentration and the presence of micro- and macroelements. Kalina is known primarily for its berries, which are a storehouse useful substances. However, the leaves and roots also have medicinal properties. We can say that it is all beneficial.

What is useful for children

Kalina is actively used in the fight against colds. That is why it is extremely useful for children who are most susceptible to SARS. Just a few berries a day will provide a child daily rate vitamin C. Kalina will not only help cure bronchitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis, influenza, but also improve overall health. Also, viburnum juice is often used to increase hemoglobin levels.

Important! Viburnum berries in most cases do not cause allergies. However, they may be individually intolerable to the child.

What is useful for adults

• At a more mature age, in addition to strengthening immune system, viburnum:
• reduces the excitability of the nervous system and improves sleep;
• normalizes the work of the kidneys;
• promotes the elimination of toxins and other harmful substances;
• reduces migraine pain

Vitamins contained in viburnum

The fruits of viburnum have the following vitamin composition:

• vitamin C- the content of this vitamin is twice as high as in citrus fruits, it is responsible for the body's resistance to infections and viruses;
• vitamin A- improves vision and prevents the development of ophthalmic diseases. It also has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin;
• vitamin E- has a positive effect on circulatory system the body and prevents the development of fatty deposits on the internal organs;
• vitamin K- promotes the absorption of calcium and strengthens bones;
• vitamin P- strengthens blood vessels, makes them more flexible and elastic.

Contraindications

• Kalina can be harmful in the following cases:
• it is highly not recommended to use by women when carrying a child, as the production of female hormones increases - an abortion may occur;
• with hypotension - because of the ability to lower blood pressure;
• with gastritis and ulcers - berries can increase acidity;
• with gout and arthritis;
• people with increased blood viscosity - an excess of vitamin K increases the formation of platelets and thickens the blood

What does it heal

There is a saying: "He who is friendly with viburnum does not need a doctor." This plant actually can cope with many ailments.

For viral infections

As mentioned earlier, the plant contains many vitamins. And due to the presence of ascorbic acid, viburnum is actively used in the treatment of various respiratory diseases, such as influenza and tonsillitis. For treatment, you can prepare a decoction or jam.

Did you know? Kalina with honey is often used by vocalists before concerts. It softens the vocal cords and soothes the throat.

For diseases of the upper respiratory tract

Infusions from the bark, fruits and flowers are used for the treatment and prevention of bronchitis, tracheitis and pneumonia. The bark, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, reduces swelling and helps to remove sputum from the bronchi. And vitamins help eliminate bacteria and speed up recovery.

For diseases of the liver and digestive tract

People with low acidity can use decoctions and infusions for gastritis and intestinal diseases. Berries strengthen the intestinal walls, increase the production of gastric juice and relieve inflammation, thereby reducing the risk of ulcers. In liver diseases, viburnum promotes the production of enzymes that remove toxins from the body and increase the production and outflow of bile. Tannins help get rid of diarrhea.

For dermatological problems

With diseases of the heart, blood vessels and internal bleeding

The berries of this plant make blood vessels and the heart stronger thanks to vitamin E. Also, tannins and minerals strengthen the tissues of internal organs and eliminate diseases associated with bleeding, such as hemorrhoids.

Important! Berries have a bitter taste. To remove bitterness, they need to be collected after the first frost.

How to use viburnum

You can eat berries both raw and. The fruits are harvested at full maturity. You need to pluck them with the stalks to prevent rapid decay. Also, in addition to fruits, leaves, flowers, twigs and bark of the shrub itself are suitable for use - decoctions, tinctures and teas are made from them.

cooking recipes

Many delicious and healthy dishes are prepared from viburnum. First of all, compotes and decoctions are made from it, juices are prepared. Also, berries are used as a filling and decoration for pies and cakes, they are used to make marmalade and marshmallow.

viburnum juice

Prepared in two variations: freshly squeezed and canned. Fresh is made as standard with a juicer. If it is not there, then you can skip the berries through a meat grinder and strain with a sieve.

For canning you will need:

• 1 kg of berries;
• 300 ml of water;
• 200 g sugar or substitute.

Crushed fruits, sugar and water are poured into one pan. Then the mixture is put on fire and brought to a boil. During the boil, the foam is removed, and the juice is kept on fire for 3-4 minutes. Then the juice is poured into sterilized jars and sealed with lids.

Kalina with honey

This recipe is especially relevant during the period of exacerbation of colds. Viburnum puree is mixed with warmed honey in proportions one to one and poured into sterilized containers. The tool can be used on an ongoing basis for prevention, eating in the morning before breakfast in the amount of one tablespoon.

You don't have to use it because side effect may be a rash.

viburnum fruit drink

This is a combination of fresh juice with a decoction. To get 1 liter of drink, you need to prepare:

• 300 g fresh berries;
• 1000 ml of water;
• honey to taste.

Video: viburnum juice

First, squeeze the juice from the berries. Then the remaining cake is boiled in water. It does not need to be kept on fire for a long time - about 2 minutes. The cake should be discarded, and the juice should be poured into the finished broth. When the drink cools down to a temperature of 30 degrees - add honey.

To alina, grated with sugar, is a healthy and tasty treat. But it is worth remembering that this recipe is contraindicated for diabetics. The preparation is very simple: take equal amounts of sugar and washed berries, and then grind until smooth.

It is not recommended to use metal tools and utensils, as the ingredients are not heat treated and may oxidize. The prepared mixture is poured into glass jars and sent to the refrigerator. This remedy can be stored for several months.

Hot drinks can be prepared not only from viburnum itself, but also in combination with other plants. For example, if you add a few grated berries to black or green tea, you get an excellent immunostimulating agent. And for a greater effect, you need to pour tea with viburnum with boiling water and let it brew for about an hour. You can also use the dried leaves of the shrub itself.

Viburnum jam

To make jam, you will need:

• 1 kg of sugar;
• 1 kg of selected berries;
• 400 ml of water;
• cinnamon to taste.

Video: viburnum jam

The berries are washed and separated from the seeds by passing through a juicer (you can squeeze it with your hands by putting the berries in cheesecloth). Then the pulp is covered with half the sugar, poured with water and left for 8 hours. Then the mixture is boiled for 5 minutes and removed from heat, and then the remaining sugar is added to it. After two hours, the jam is returned to the fire and boiled again for 5 minutes, then cinnamon is added to it. The jam is left alone for 5 hours, and then boiled again for 5 minutes. The finished product is distributed in washed sterilized jars and allowed to cool slowly in a casing from an old blanket.

This classic tonic will protect the body from viruses and colds. But the drink should be consumed in moderation. For cooking you will need:

• 1 liter of vodka or moonshine;
• 1 kg of berries;
• 200 g sugar (optional)

Kalina needs to be crushed and covered with sugar. Then vodka is poured in and the container is tightly closed with a lid. The pouring must be insisted at room temperature during two months. After the expiration date, the finished drink is filtered and poured into small glass bottles, preferably with a narrow neck.

There are a lot of decoctions from viburnum, and most often they are aimed at treating a specific ailment. For example, a decoction of the bark is used to treat rashes, and a decoction of berries strengthens the circulatory system.

To prepare a remedy for the treatment of skin defects, you need to insist one tablespoon of crushed bark in one glass of water in a water bath for half an hour. Then strain the broth and dilute with a small amount of water to end up with 200 ml. Take a decoction inside of 2 tbsp. spoon three times a day after meals.

Freezing viburnum

Freezing is used so that the berries can be used fresh at any time of the year. To do this, sort the viburnum, rinse and put it in containers for. After all the procedures, the fruits are placed in the freezer for at least 9 hours. Further available upon request.

Did you know? Viburnum serves as a natural filter for water. To disinfect the liquid, you need to put a bunch of viburnum on the bottom of the container and leave for 1 hour.

The benefits and harms of viburnum seeds

It is recommended to take with kidney disease. During the day, they need to be eaten in the amount of 8-10 pieces, but not at a time, since in this case they are harmful to the digestive tract. Decoctions from the seeds will be useful for tuberculosis, liver problems, high blood pressure.

However, the bones must be stored properly, they are washed from the remnants of the pulp and dried, and then transferred to a paper bag. In this case, they will keep their beneficial features.

Viburnum leaves: properties and uses

Most often, decoctions are boiled from the leaves, which help fight skin diseases. Often use infusions for general strengthening of the body, increasing immunity. Sometimes extracts of juice from the leaves are used in cosmetology, it is an ingredient in masks, creams and skin lotions.

In our time, viburnum is undeservedly forgotten. Everyone knows what it is, what it looks like, where it can be found. But most often it simply dies in winter under the snow or becomes food for birds. Knowing about her healing properties, you can turn this plant into a real home doctor and not cross out the berries from the list of preparations for the winter.

Kalina has been famous since time immemorial as a multifaceted remedy. It is useful for everyone: inflorescences, leaves, fruits, bark and roots. Today we will talk about the most delicious berry juice, which can handle even severe forms of diseases.

Anti-inflammatory, soothing, astringent, diuretic - these are not all the useful properties of viburnum juice, which heals all internal organs, gives beauty and vitality.

Chemical composition

• vitamins A, E, P;
• beta carotene;
• minerals: potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine, copper, etc.;
• natural sugars;
• pectins;
• glucosides;
• tannins;
• organic acids.

Interesting! Viburnum juice boasts an impressive amount of ascorbic acid. In this, even citrus fruits are inferior to him.

Healing qualities

Viburnum nectar has a wide range of medicinal effects:

• It is an antimicrobial, urinary and choleretic, antiallergic, healing, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antitoxic effect.
• Controls the circulatory system.
• Improves digestion and appetite.
• Heals cold ailments,;
• Stops internal bleeding.
• Heals liver diseases and stomach ulcers.

And this is not all that viburnum juice is capable of. Its use in traditional medicine is extensive (more on this below).

How to make juice

Classic recipe

Rinse the berries (about 1 kg) thoroughly in running water, pour boiling water (200 ml) and leave for 5 minutes. Then drain the water, and mash the berries with a spoon (preferably a wooden one). Squeeze the resulting mass through gauze. The liquid can be diluted with boiling water, in which the berries were lying, and drunk as hot tea. Do not throw away the cake, but boil it in water for 10 minutes, strain and add to the juice. To improve the taste, add sugar (200 g).

Attention! To prevent viburnum juice from being bitter, freeze the berries before use. Blanching raw materials in boiling water for 5 minutes will also help.

The remedy helps with many diseases, but is especially recommended for colds and digestive disorders. It should be stored in the refrigerator.

with pulp

Nectar with pulp is prepared as follows: blanched washed berries in hot water (to eliminate bitterness) for 5-7 minutes, catch and crush with a spoon. Mix the mass with sugar syrup in a ratio of 1: 1.

Morse

Viburnum juice is a real storehouse of vitamins, it is especially useful in cold weather. In a liter of non-hot water, add honey (100 g) and viburnum juice (use is usually limited to half a glass), mix and drink to support immunity. Instead of honey, sugar can be used; in this case, fruit drinks are infused for 4-5 hours before use.

Application in alternative medicine

Against dozens of ailments

Viburnum juice with honey or sugar dissolved in it (1: 1), take 2-3 tbsp. spoons three times a day with water:

• with liver diseases;
• with an ulcer duodenum and stomach;
• with zero appetite;
• with severe headaches;
• with diarrhea (has an astringent effect);
• as a vitamin medicine;
• with gastritis with low acidity;
• for the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis;
• to prevent oncological diseases that threaten the digestive tract.

Prolonged use of viburnum juice (3-5 months) completely cures gastritis, colitis and peptic ulcers. To eliminate polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, drink 50 g of a drink mixed with honey 3 times a day after getting up from the table.

For colds, kidney disease

These diseases, as well as cough and bronchial asthma, are also cured by the drink. In these cases, drink 50 ml 2-3 times a day before meals. Reception of viburnum nectar is recommended to be combined with eating the berries themselves.

With a cold

To relieve nasal congestion or cure "squishing", 2 times a day (from morning and night looking) drip 4-5 drops of freshly squeezed juice into each nostril.

From high pressure

Perfectly helps viburnum juice from pressure. To reduce it, drink a drink with honey, 2 tbsp. spoons three times a day before you eat.

For eye diseases

The tool is actively used to treat the eyes. For inflammatory diseases of the eyelids and eyes and poor eyesight, take a remedy from the juice of carrots and viburnum, mixed with honey (everything is taken in equal parts). Drinks must be freshly squeezed. Drink such a cocktail should be half a glass before each meal.

There is another no less effective recipe: mix viburnum nectar with honey (flower) in a ratio of 1: 1 and drink for a month. Moreover, in the first 15 days, the healing liquid is taken in the morning, always on an empty stomach, 0.5 tsp. In the second decade of the month, they drink 1 tbsp. spoon morning and evening. This is followed by a break for 30 days, after which the course can be repeated.

With the formation of a thorn in the eyes or clouding of the cornea, 1 drop of viburnum juice with honey should be instilled into them. It is better to do this at bedtime until full recovery.

For the treatment of cysts

Viburnum juice speeds up the process of treating ovarian cysts. In this situation, honey is dissolved in nectar (1: 1) and drunk on an empty stomach according to the following scheme:

• the first 7 days - in the morning, 1/5 teaspoon;
• the second week - 1/3 spoon;
• the third week - 1 teaspoon in the morning and at bedtime;
• in the last days of the month - 1 tbsp. spoon morning and evening.

After treatment, they take a break, and then resume the course again, only now in the reverse order - from the bottom up.

Reception features

The order of application of the remedy for various ailments is approximately the same. So, for colds, breast cancer, drink 50 ml of juice with honey 3 times a day. With ailments of an oncological nature - 2 tbsp. spoons of a drink with honey (1: 1) 3-4 times a day. Viburnum honey juice from pressure and ailments gastrointestinal tract take 2 tbsp. spoons 3 times a day.

Outdoor use

For skin diseases and cosmetic purposes the liquid of viburnum berries is applied externally. It is washed with acne, eczema, lichen, freckles and age spots. Periodic rubbing of the face with cotton swabs dipped in juice eliminates irritation, acne and other rashes.

A few more recipes

• Viburnum berry juice is useful for epilepsy, hysteria, neurosis associated with menopause, constipation, fever, chronic fatigue and weakness.
• Viburnum leaf juice, mixed with honey in doses of 1:1, is drunk 50 ml three times a day to restore the body after serious illnesses. Lotions based on it eliminate rashes, lichen, boils.
• Nectar from the flowers of the tree treats skin rashes, diathesis, gastritis, painful periods. To do this, mix it with honey and take 1 teaspoon 3-4 times a day before meals.

Contraindications

Despite the impressive beneficial properties, viburnum juice has contraindications.

Drinking is prohibited:

• with gout and arthritis;
• with low blood pressure;
• with rapid blood clotting;
• with gastritis with an increased acidity index;
• with urolithiasis;
• with renal ailments in the acute stage;
• if you are allergic to viburnum.

Attention! The use of viburnum juice is strictly prohibited for women in position. The drink causes turgor (contraction) of the uterus, which can lead to miscarriage and premature birth.

Before you start drinking viburnum nectar, wait for the doctor's approval. And during the course, use it only within the indicated dosage.

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The shrub got its name for the purple, as if red-hot, color of the fruit. People in ancient times recognized the benefits and harms of viburnum for health. The bush has become a decoration of farmsteads, a real pharmacy at home.

According to the botanical classification, the plant belongs to the honeysuckle family. In nature, there are 120 varieties of viburnum, both in wild and decorative form. Among the people, red viburnum has earned the greatest popularity and fame.

In its natural environment, the shrub grows in mixed and deciduous forests. Most often, it is found near water bodies or on the edges. In height, the bush stretches from 1.5 to 4 meters.

The plant has distinctive external features:

• gray-brown bark with a rough, cracked surface;
• lobed leaves with 3 or 5 corners, bright green above, grayish below;
• flowers are white, collected in a semi-umbrella inflorescence (diameter approx. 9 cm);
• fruits in the form of a round red berry with a stone inside (drupe).

The value of parts of the viburnum plant

All parts of viburnum have useful qualities. They can be harvested and then used for their intended purpose.

Flowers, bark, roots

The flowering period of the shrub falls on the end of spring - the beginning of summer. Small flowers with white petals have a peculiar aroma. Dried flowers are steamed in boiling water and a medicinal infusion is obtained. It is intended to alleviate the condition of patients suffering from diathesis, colds or gastrointestinal diseases.

In the spring, the bark is harvested. It is carefully cut from the trunk and dried thoroughly. Viburnum bark contains the glycoside viburin. Under its influence, the tone of the uterus increases, and the blood vessels narrow.

Folk healers make decoctions and extracts based on the bark. They are used to stop internal bleeding in gynecology and obstetrics.

In addition, medicines from the bark are a good sedative for bouts of hysteria, insomnia, and convulsions. Veterinarians give a decoction to domestic animals (cattle and small cattle) for respiratory diseases.

In homeopathy, a decoction of the roots of the plant is used. The liquid added to the baths relieves itching and irritation. She is washed or wiped with children with scrofula. In case of asthma attacks, root decoction is recommended for internal use.

viburnum berries

The most valuable part of the viburnum berry is the benefits and harm to human health, which are well known.

Juicy pulp has a tart bitter taste. After frost, the nutritional quality of the fruit improves. They become sweet and edible.

Inside each berry is a hard bone. It is also used in medicinal purposes. Viburnum nucleoli contribute to the crushing of kidney stones, strengthen the walls of blood vessels. However, their dosage is strictly limited -10 pieces per day. It is impossible to eat everything at the same time, it is necessary to observe the interval between doses.

An overdose of seeds can provoke diarrhea. In cooking, roasted viburnum kernels act as a natural coffee substitute.

Procurement and storage

In the process of collecting plant materials, 2 periods are distinguished:

• spring (May-June) - viburnum inflorescences;
• autumn (September-October) - fruits.

Clusters are cut whole for better preservation of berries. There are 5 ways to save:

• at room temperature in its natural form;
• drying;
• freezing;
• without processing in the refrigerator or cellar;
• in a twisted form.

Bundles of connected branches are hung in a cool, dry room (up to +5 C). It is important that the direct rays of the sun do not fall on the berries. Subject to all conditions, viburnum can be stored without loss for up to 5 months.

To dry the fruits, they are separated from the branches and placed in the oven for 3-4 hours (at t + 50 + 60). Dry berries are stored in cloth bags or glass containers. Shelf life - up to 4 years.

Kalina can also be frozen. When frozen, it is stored without loss for up to 12 months. If you place the fruits in the compartment for fruits and vegetables, then the shelf life is reduced to 9 months.

A rational way of storage is the processing of ripe fruits. They are ground to a puree-like consistency, mixed with sugar (1 to 2). The finished mass is poured into sterile jars and tightly sealed. Jam made from viburnum can be stored in a cool, dry place for about 2 years.

The composition and calorie content of berries

• water - 86 g;
• carbohydrates -7g;
• ash - 0.5 g.

The benefits and harms of viburnum red for the body are determined by the content of a wide range of trace elements:

• organic acids;
• pectins;
• carotene;
• sugar;
• tannins;
• vitamins (A, C, E, K, P);
• iron;
• phosphorus, etc.

Ripe fruits are considered a real storehouse of ascorbic acid (up to 70%). According to its presence, the plant overtakes citrus crops.

The presence of inert sugar (32%) in berries makes viburnum an important product for diabetics. In terms of iron content, the fruits are comparable to the recognized leaders - blueberries and rose hips.

Viburnum nucleoli are characterized by a high oil content (approx. 20%). There are many different acids in the bark of the shrub (formic, cerotinic, butyric, etc.), viburnin glycoside.

Useful properties of viburnum

Valuable qualities of viburnum and methods of its use were described in ancient herbalists (16th century). Since then, homeopaths have studied the properties of the plant well, found out what are the benefits and harms of red viburnum for human health.

Fruits soothe nervous system, relax spasms of blood vessels, normalize blood pressure, increase body tone.

They have properties:

• antibacterial;
• tonic;
• astringent;
• diaphoretic;
• diuretic;
• choleretic.

The bark acts as a natural antispasmodic and antiseptic.

The benefits of viburnum for men

In viburnum, the benefits and harms to men's health lie in the active influence on the functioning of the reproductive and excretory systems. Men are advised to take viburnum infusions, decoctions, juice.

The chemical elements contained in the plant eliminate pain and inflammation in the urinary organs. Kalina successfully replaces an aphrodisiac. For the ability to increase potency, its fruits can be considered natural Viagra.

The benefits of viburnum for women

For ladies, viburnum brings relief from the painful course of the menstrual cycle. Eating fresh or processed berries relieves discomfort. The microelements contained in the fruits compensate for the lack of sex hormones during the menopause, and contribute to the improvement of the general condition of the female body. Herbal medicines based on viburnum accelerate blood clotting, therefore they are often prescribed for uterine bleeding.

During pregnancy and lactation, it is important to know exactly how viburnum manifests itself in the benefits and harms to a woman's health.

Fruit puree or berry juice serve as an external remedy in the treatment of mastitis that occurs in nursing mothers. Ingestion of viburnum phytopreparations should be limited.

Berries and seeds are part of cosmetics that eliminate rashes and age spots on the face. Fresh viburnum juice is rubbed into the hair roots to strengthen them.

The benefits of viburnum for children

Viburnum berries are introduced into the children's diet no earlier than 6-8 months. The child is taught gradually. Start with a minimum portion (5 ml) of juice diluted with water. Other products with viburnum are included in the menu when the baby is 1 year old.

The vitamin complex contained in the plant supports the plant during its active development. Iron helps fight anemia, magnesium calms the nervous system. A decoction of the bark eliminates foci of inflammation. Viburnum products (jam, jelly, compote, juice) are given to children as antipyretics and painkillers.

Usage

Kalina red enjoys well-deserved recognition in the homeopathic field. It has a wide range of effects - from infectious to chronic diseases. The medicinal power of the plant is manifested when:

• gastritis;
• colitis;
• stomach ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer;
• diabetes
• bronchitis;
• asthma;
• flu
• cholelithiasis.

All parts of the shrub have therapeutic value.

The use of viburnum in folk pharmacology

Vegetable sugars present in fruits do not require insulin to break down. Berries can be safely eaten by type 2 diabetics. Regular introduction of viburnum into the diet makes it possible to normalize blood glucose levels.

The plant has a positive effect on the functioning of the liver, does not allow bile to accumulate, and prevents its stagnation. A decoction of berries on honey is drunk with diarrhea.

Ingestion of viburnum syrup or juice helps to relieve cough, causes expectoration of sputum, and relieves sore throat. Viburnum tea serves to strengthen the gums.

Berry infusion is used for disinfection. They wipe the surface of the skin with a pustular rash. A decoction of young twigs is used as an anti-allergic drug. The daily dose is 300 ml.

The well-known property of viburnum is to lower blood pressure. Based on the fruits, a mixture is prepared, which includes valerian (root) and motherwort. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions. 2 tablespoons of herbal medicine is poured with a glass of boiling water. After settling, the medicinal mixture is ready for use.

In cosmetology

Ripe fruits are used as the basis for the manufacture of all kinds of cosmetics at home. Viburnum juice cleanses the skin well, kills pathogenic bacteria, and relieves irritation. The vitamin composition nourishes the dermal layer. Under the action of microelements, the skin acquires elasticity, freshness, age spots and acne disappear.

Grated berries are included in the composition of cosmetic masks.

1. Curd is designed for dry skin. It moisturizes and refreshes the skin, smoothes fine wrinkles. For cooking, mix 1 tbsp. berry puree, milk, cottage cheese with 1 tsp. sour cream. The resulting mass is applied to the face and left for 15-20 minutes.
2. A mask of viburnum and lemon is suitable for oily problem skin. It normalizes sebum secretion, prevents the appearance of the effect of shiny skin. Whipped chicken protein is added to the initial mixture (1 tablespoon each of viburnum puree and lemon juice). Lubricate the face with liquid for 15 minutes.
3. Viburnum-protein substance helps to eliminate skin rashes. For a disposable mask, you will need to take 2 tablespoons. fruit puree and 1 egg white, beaten until foamy. The face is covered with a mixture and held for 15 minutes.
4. The peeling effect has a mask made from cottage cheese, viburnum (3 teaspoons each), oatmeal and chicken yolk.

Cosmetic procedures are carried out no more than 2 times a week. The results of the masks will be noticeable after a monthly course. Before starting, you need to make sure that there is no allergic reaction to the constituent components.

In cooking

Fresh berries become tasty after frosts. Bitterness and astringency disappear from the pulp. Culinary specialists prepare jelly, compotes, jelly, marmalade, marshmallow from viburnum. A first-class vitamin drink is freshly squeezed juice. It is also added as a natural colorant to foods.

Juicy fruits serve as a good filling for pies. In addition, tinctures and liqueurs are made on the basis of viburnum.

Berry jam is obtained by grinding fresh fruits with sugar. Heat treatment destroys the vitamin composition, so the fruits are not suitable for boiling.

Recipes

Kernel coffee drink

Dried grains are carefully fried to a dark brown hue. Then finely grind. The powder is poured with boiling water (1 teaspoon per 1 glass of liquid). The drink has an invigorating effect, gives a surge of strength, helps to remove toxins from the body.

Tea

The washed fruits are well kneaded, poured with hot water. The mixture is cooked over low heat for 10 minutes. Then strain and bring to a boil. The drink is recommended for respiratory diseases. It eliminates cough and hoarseness

honey mixture

Ripe berries are ground with the addition of honey. The ingredients are taken in a ratio of 1 to 1. The vitamin concentrate is stored in a glass container in the refrigerator. Used as medicinal product in a dosage of 1 tbsp. 4 times a day. The medicine relieves insomnia, strengthens the immune system.

Tincture

For the manufacture you need berries (fresh, frozen) and vodka. Products are taken in equal proportions (1:1). The fruits are poured with alcohol so that the liquid completely covers them. The jar is closed and left to infuse for a period of 4-5 weeks. To avoid the accumulation of sediment, the contents are shaken every week. The finished tincture is filtered and stored in a glass container for no more than 3 years.

Therapeutic dose - 30 drops 2 times a day before meals. The medicine helps with neurosis, gastritis, heart disease.

Harm and contraindications

Despite the mass of healing qualities, viburnum has restrictions on use. The excessive saturation of berries with vitamin C does not allow them to be taken more than 5 tablespoons per day. Exceeding the daily norm leads to the appearance of an allergic rash on the body.

Care should be taken not to abuse viburnum fruits in a number of chronic diseases:

• hypotension;
• gastritis with high acidity;
• thrombophlebitis;
• varicose veins;
• arthritis;
• gout;
• enuresis;
• kidney failure.

Products based on viburnum are forbidden to be taken by pregnant women and nursing mothers. Plant components activate the muscle contractions of the uterus. On the early stage pregnancy, an increase in the tone of the uterus provokes a miscarriage, and in the last months it can cause premature birth.

During breastfeeding viburnum is not recommended to avoid an allergic reaction in the baby. Small portions of fruit drink or compote are acceptable.

Before starting therapeutic procedures, it is necessary to find out what are the benefits and harms of viburnum for human health.

It is a woody flowering plant of the family Adox. Latin name of the genus Viburnum- according to one version, they are associated with the verb "viere", meaning "knit", "weave". Thus, the origin of the word is due to one of the direct uses of the viburnum: baskets were knitted from the young branches of the bush.

The first mention of the medicinal use of viburnum and recipes for folk remedies based on it are found in herbalists of the 16th century. The bark of the plant was used as a sedative and anti-inflammatory agent for convulsions, hysterical seizures, sleep disorders, colds and suffocation. A decoction of the root was used for scrofula in children.

Composition and calories

What is used and in what form

In recipes of folk and official medicine, viburnum bark, flowers and fruits are used. Flowers and bark are used in infusions and decoctions, both for internal and external use. Fruits are most often consumed fresh, in a grated state, with the addition of honey or sugar. Viburnum fruit juice is boiled with sugar, syrups and jelly are prepared. Fresh viburnum juice is used externally for the treatment of skin diseases. Kalina is a part of vitamin teas.

Medicinal properties of viburnum

The bark of common viburnum contains the bitter glycoside viburnin and an enzyme that provokes its decomposition, cyclic alcohol viburnitol, tannins and resinous substances, coumarin derivatives (scopoletin, esculetin), organic acids (valeric, formic, capric, linoleic, palmitic).

The fruits of viburnum vulgaris contain cyclic alcohol viburnitol, invert sugar, viburnin bitterness, ascorbic, acetic and isovaleric acids, pectins.

Flavonoids comperol-3-glycoside and kaempferol-3,7-diglucoside were found in viburnum flowers. Viburnum roots contain sterols, astragalin, peonozide, essential oil, amyrin derivatives. Viburnum seeds contain up to 21% fatty oils.

Herbal preparations of viburnum bark have hemostatic and weak diuretic properties, have an astringent and calming effect, increase the tone of the muscles of the uterus, and increase the duration of the action of sleeping pills. As a hemostatic agent, medicines based on the bark of viburnum are used for uterine bleeding (and menopausal bleeding), for algomenorrhea, subinvolution of the uterus in the postpartum period, for bleeding against the background of inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive system, and also for hemorrhoidal bleeding. Viburnum bark is used in the prevention of miscarriages. Viburnum fruits (mashed with honey or sugar, in the form of syrup) are prescribed for nervous excitement, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and vasospasm.

Fruits of viburnum boiled with honey are used for coughing, hoarseness, shortness of breath, liver diseases, jaundice and diarrhea. Viburnum juice with honey is used in folk medicine in the treatment of breast cancer, for the prevention of gastric cancer in gastritis with low acidity. It is believed that the systematic use of viburnum fruits favorably affects the condition of patients suffering from malignant tumors of the digestive system. An infusion of viburnum fruits is drunk for boils, carbuncles, eczema, skin rashes of various etymologies, as a vitamin, tonic and mild laxative. In dermatology and cosmetology, fresh viburnum fruit juice helps with acne and age spots. An infusion of flowers is used in folk medicine for coughs, colds, sclerosis, pulmonary tuberculosis and stomach diseases. Gargle with a flower infusion and wash the wounds.

In traditional medicine

Viburnum fruit extract on a water-alcohol basis can be found in pharmacies: this drug called "Kalifen". It belongs to biologically active additives and is used together with food as a source of substances - proanthocyanidins. The product is available in liquid form, in vials.

In pharmacies, you can buy crushed viburnum bark in packages.

In the pharmaceutical perspective, there is also the production of gelatin capsules with viburnum oil.

In folk medicine

• With painful menstruation, menopausal uterine bleeding, and also to prevent miscarriage, they drink it as a decoction: pour a tablespoon of crushed viburnum bark into 200 ml of water, boil for 10 minutes, then cool. Take up to three times a day for a teaspoon.
• As a mild expectorant, sedative and hypotensive agent, a decoction of viburnum fruits is used: pour half a tablespoon of viburnum berries into 200 ml of water, boil, cool. Drink a tablespoon three times a day.
• With a cold cough, fever, take a teaspoon of viburnum flowers for 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew for 10 minutes. Take up to 2 glasses per day.
• For stomach ulcers, colitis, constipation, three times a day, 30 minutes before meals, take a tablespoon of crushed raw berries.
• For colds, bouts of dry debilitating cough, intestinal upset and hoarseness, hoarse voice, they drink a decoction of viburnum berries with honey in a warm form (up to 150 ml per day).
• With hypertension, several viburnum berries, pounded with sugar and begun to "ferment", are taken raw: up to 10 berries per day.
• For boils, carbuncles, eczema, various skin rashes, take an aqueous decoction of viburnum berries.
• With dyspepsia and as a diaphoretic, a decoction of viburnum seeds is used.

• In case of influenza, fresh or frozen viburnum fruits are rubbed with honey (in proportions of 1: 1), add a small amount of boiled water at room temperature, take half a tablespoon three times a day after meals.
• When coughing, mix the washed fruits of viburnum with honey (1: 2), let it brew for at least 6 hours, and take a tablespoon three times a day.
• In case of bronchial asthma, pour a tablespoon of ripe fruits of viburnum mashed in mashed potatoes with 200 ml of warm boiled water, combine with a tablespoon of honey. Bring to a boil over low heat, then keep on low heat for at least a quarter of an hour, strain, cool and take a tablespoon 3-5 times a day.
• For hypertension, viburnum bark is also used: pour 2 tablespoons of crushed bark into 400 ml of boiling water. Bring to a boil, keep in a water bath for half an hour, strain, cool and drink a tablespoon three times a day.
• In case of coronary heart disease, eat viburnum fruits grated with sugar - up to 3 tablespoons per day, or drink viburnum juice in small portions (100 ml of juice per day).
• In case of tachycardia, grind 5 tablespoons of viburnum fruits in an enamel bowl, gradually pour in 600 ml of boiling water, stirring constantly, let it brew for 4 hours, then strain. Drink 100 ml per day, in 4 doses, before each meal.
• With hemorrhoidal bleeding, a decoction prepared from a tablespoon of crushed viburnum bark and 200 ml of boiling water is drunk in a tablespoon three times a day, or ready-made pharmacy candles are used on viburnum bark extract.
• When coughing, a home remedy is useful, for the preparation of which you will need 400 g of viburnum fruits, 400 g of honey, 220 g of sugar and 250 ml of wine vinegar. Washed and dried fruits grind in a puree and bring to a boil. Strain and add honey, sugar and wine vinegar to the strained broth. Stir, boil the mixture and pour into sterilized bottles. Keep refrigerated.

With angina, an infusion of fruits, flowers and leaves is gargled. Pour a tablespoon of flowers or leaves with 200 ml of boiling water, leave for an hour, then strain. Gargle several times a day.

Juice of viburnum berries remove acne on the face. For acne, mix the juice of fresh viburnum fruits with honey (in equal parts), apply to cleansed face skin, rinse with warm water after a quarter of an hour.

Ripe crushed berries or pulp from cambium bark scraped off from young branches are used for compresses on wounds (including bleeding ones) and on skin areas affected by eczema.

in oriental medicine

In Chinese informal medicine, viburnum fruits and leaves were considered a laxative and emetic.

In scientific research

The medicinal potential of viburnum is a fertile material for research.

The scientific substantiation of the traditional use of Turkish folk medicine viburnum in the treatment of nephrolithiasis is confirmed in the article by M. Ilhan, B. Ergen, I. Suntar and others.

Assessment of agro-morphological, biochemical and bioactive characteristics of viburnum is given in a study by Turkish scientists N. Ersoy, S. Ersisli and M. Gundogdu.

The stress-protective properties of viburnum and the role of the plant in stimulating the metabolic reactions of liver fat metabolism were studied in the work of Sprygin V.G., Kushnerova N.F., Fomenko S.E. and etc.

Dissertation of Ilyasova S.M. is devoted to a comparative analysis of the properties of phytopreparations based on viburnum vulgaris and viburnum pride.

The antioxidant properties of viburnum are the subject of the work of Tsekhina N.N., Khasyanova N.G., Orekhova S.V.

In dietetics

Viburnum fruits are used for fasting days (consumed with water, honey or a small amount of sugar). They also use viburnum as part of diets (watermelon-viburnum diet, fasting days on watermelons and viburnum fruits).

In cooking

Viburnum jam

Ethnobotanist Robin Harford's recipe

You will need products: 800 g of viburnum berries (the fruits should be soft, easy to squeeze through with your fingers), orange puree (you will need the pulp of 2 oranges), 12 small apples mashed to a puree state (it is better to use "paradise apples"), 0.5 l of cold water, sugar.

Mix in a saucepan with a thick bottom the fruits of viburnum, orange and applesauce and water and bring to a boil. Boil over low heat, stirring occasionally. Put the boiled mass in a clean tissue bag, placing it in a suspended state over the container and leave it overnight for decanting. Measure the expressed jelly base liquid with a measuring cup and add sugar (at the rate of 0.5 kg of sugar for every 0.5 l of liquid). Stirring evenly, bring to a boil over low heat, and boil for about a quarter of an hour. As soon as the jam begins to thicken, remove from heat, let it brew for 5 minutes, pour into sterilized jars and close.

Spicy viburnum sauce (for meat or fish)

Required ingredients: 1 kg of viburnum fruit, 1 kg of granulated sugar, 5 g of citric acid and red hot pepper (one pod). Rinse the viburnum under running water, let it drain, then simmer in a small amount of water for a couple of minutes and rub through a sieve. Mix puree with granulated sugar, citric acid and finely chopped, de-seeded peppers. While stirring, bring the sauce to a homogeneous state. Arrange in sterilized jars and let it brew at room temperature for 48 hours. For long-term storage, close the jars as usual. Store the sauce in a dark and cool place. To eat immediately, store the sauce in the refrigerator, tightly closed.

Belish with viburnum

To prepare such a traditional Tatar pie with viburnum berries for the dough, you will need: 4 cups flour, 2 cups yogurt, 3 eggs, 200 g butter, 0.75 teaspoon baking soda, a pinch of salt. Ingredients for the filling: 0.5 kg of viburnum berries, 0.3 kg of sugar, 150 g of malt, 2 tablespoons of ground crackers. Also one egg for greasing the surface of the pie. Knead the dough from flour, curdled milk, beaten eggs, melted butter, soda and salt. Sort viburnum, mix with sugar and malt, and leave to infuse in a closed, well-heated oven. Divide the dough into two unequal parts. Roll out the cake from a larger portion of the dough, put it in a greased form in such a way that the edges of the dough hang from the sides of the form. Put the viburnum filling on the cake, wrap the edges of the dough a little towards the center, forming folds. Roll out pigtails and flagella from a smaller portion of the dough, decorate the pie with them. Put the pie in the form in a warm place to "fit". Then grease with egg mass and bake at medium temperature until golden brown.

Combination with other products

In combination with apples, marmalade is prepared from viburnum fruits (viburnum and apples are taken in equal proportions), as well as marshmallow (viburnum fruits should be taken one third). Viburnum and mountain ash complement each other especially well in taste: viburnum fruits soften the bitterness of mountain ash, and rowan berries, in turn, give the dish or product a pleasant color and a peculiar taste and aroma.

Viburnum drinks

Kissel from viburnum

It will take 150 g of juice from viburnum fruits, 300 g of sugar, 120 g of potato starch and 2 liters of water. Dilute the juice with water, heat to a hot state, add starch, previously diluted in a small amount of cold boiled water, then add sugar, mix everything thoroughly and bring to a boil. So that the surface of the finished jelly is not covered with a tightening film, sprinkle with a small amount of sugar.

Morse from viburnum

Ingredients: a glass of ripe viburnum fruits, half a glass of granulated sugar, 1 liter of water. Sort the fruits (berries), wash, mash and squeeze the juice. Place the container with juice in the refrigerator. Pour viburnum pomace with hot water, bring to a boil, boil for 10 minutes, then strain, add sugar, cool and combine with the previously squeezed juice. Pour into glasses and serve with a slice of lime or orange.

Drink from oats and viburnum:

You will need a glass of oats, half a glass of viburnum fruits, 0.25 cups of raisins or dried apricots, 3 teaspoons of honey or sugar, 1.5 liters of water.

Sort oats, rinse, pour cold water, boil and let it brew for at least 3 hours. Then bring to a boil again, add the mashed fruits of viburnum, add chopped raisins or dried apricots, remove from heat and leave for an hour. Strain, serve warm or cold with honey or sugar.

Kalina in cosmetology

Fruits, flowers and leaves of viburnum are used in many cosmetic recipes: in the treatment of problem skin, to get rid of age spots and freckles.

• Viburnum leaves toning face mask: grind the washed viburnum leaves, apply a thin even layer on the skin of the face greased with a greasy cream. After a quarter of an hour, remove the mask with a soft cloth and rinse warm water.
• Cosmetic viburnum ice(frozen juice of viburnum fruits) is used for facial massage, lightening age spots, removing freckles and eliminating fine wrinkles.
• Viburnum juice whitening mask: mix in equal proportions juice from viburnum fruits and egg white. Apply to previously cleansed face. Wash off after 20-30 minutes with warm water. Also, to whiten the skin, you can combine viburnum juice with honey.
• To remove freckles and lighten over-tanned skin use this home cosmetic: mix viburnum juice with sour cream (1: 1), apply the mixture on the face. Leave the mask for 15 minutes, remove the residue with a soft cloth and rinse with warm water.
• Tonic lotion from viburnum is prepared as follows: steam a handful of viburnum flowers with 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 2 hours, then strain. Ready infusion to use for rubbing the skin of the face.
• Fresh viburnum juice used for rubbing oily skin, to eliminate acne and age spots. After applications with viburnum fruit juice, the skin must be softened with a nourishing cream.

Dangerous properties of viburnum and contraindications

Uncontrolled consumption of fresh viburnum fruits can cause vomiting (also if the berries have retained bitterness that has not been eliminated by the first frosts). Viburnum is contraindicated for gout. It should be used with caution in those who suffer from reduced blood pressure(hypotension).

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1. 1 Kalina, as one of the most beautiful trees, rooted in Slavic traditions, folklore, folk arts, leaving a mark in songwriting, embroidery, beliefs and legends. There are a lot of sayings and sayings about viburnum: “Do not be viburnum raspberry”, “And viburnum with kalach does not care for him”, “From raspberries the bast is not great, but the berries are sweet; but you’ll tear a bast from a Kalinnik, but you won’t take berries in your mouth. ”
2. 2 In veterinary practice, the bark, fruits and leaves of viburnum are used to treat foot and mouth disease in cattle.
3. 3 Viburnum fruits and bark are suitable for the production of natural dyes (red and black-green, respectively). They are used for dyeing wool.
4. 4 Viburnum is cultivated in parks both to create hedges and to attract beneficial birds.
5. 5 Previously, viburnum was classified as a member of the Honeysuckle family, but after updating the classification in 2003, botanists define viburnum as a member of the Adox family.

Species and varieties

There are at least 166 species belonging to the genus Kalina. The most common ones are:

1. 1 Viburnum ordinary– the habitat of the species covers eastern Europe and western Siberia. Medicinal plant. Within the framework of this species, a lot of decorative ("Compactum", "Roseum", "Buldenezh") and fruit varieties ("Pomegranate Bracelet", "Red Coral");
2. 2 Viburnum whole-leaved (pride)- predominantly wild species, grows in the central and southern parts of Europe. It is also cultivated as an ornamental shrub with dense, beautiful inflorescences. Known as "black viburnum". From the berries of this species, ink is produced, from the stem part - chibouks;
3. 3 Viburnum evergreen (laurel)- an ornamental Mediterranean shrub that has become widespread in south coast Crimean peninsula;
4. 4 viburnum bureinskaya- occurs on the territory of the Bureinsky mountain range (Khabarovsk Territory). The plant is a honey plant. The view has a decorative value;
5. 5 Kalina Raita- grows on Sakhalin, Kuril Islands, in Korea and Japan. The species is listed in the Red Books of Russia and the Sakhalin Region;
6. 6 Fragrant viburnum- common in Japan, Korea, India.

Viburnum ordinary- a branched bush from 2 to 5 m high with gray bark. The leaf arrangement is opposite, the leaves are large, petiolate. Snow-white flowers are collected in corymbose inflorescences. Shiny, juicy, bright red fruits form drooping clusters. The fruits are berry-like oval drupes with a hard stone. Blooms in May-June.

Viburnum grows along water bodies, in meadows, in the undergrowth of mixed and deciduous forests.

Growing Features

The plant propagates both by seed and vegetatively (by dividing the bush, cuttings, layering, etc.). Seeds are subjected to long-term stratification and then planted in prepared soil, keeping the distance between rows from 0.3 to 0.4 m. After two years of cultivation, the seedlings are transplanted to a permanent plot. The plant tolerates wintering well without shelter. Viburnum grows on any type of soil, with the exception of overly dense clay or rocky soil. Light-loving and moisture-loving plant: needs additional watering during the flowering period, and during active growth in the spring. Most effective method breeding viburnum - in the greenhouse, with the help of green cuttings, in early summer. In this case, by autumn, a well-developed root system is formed in a young tree.

How to choose

The degree of maturity of viburnum fruits can be judged by the color of the berries: they should be saturated, dark red, pomegranate in color. It is also important to remember that the harvest from the viburnum tree can only be harvested after the fruits have been "grabbed" by the first frosts and bitterness has gone out of them.

When to harvest viburnum?

The bark is harvested in the spring, during the movement of juices (April-May). On cut branches, circular cuts are made with knives at an interval of 0.25 m, they are connected by longitudinal cuts, after which the bark is easily removed. Dry in attics, under a canopy, where there is good ventilation, laying out a thin layer of 3-5 cm, on paper or cloth. Shelf life up to 4 years. Stored in bales up to 50 kg.

The fruits are harvested when they are fully ripe (August-September). Whole bunches are cut with knives or sickles and put loosely in baskets. Dry in ovens or dryers. After threshing and separating on a sieve from twigs and stalks. Dried fruits are stored in bags. Shelf life has not been set.

How to store

Viburnum fruits can be stored dried or dried, ground with sugar, frozen and stored in the freezer like ordinary berries, as well as squeezed juice and prepared or boiled syrup.

How to dry viburnum?

To prepare dried viburnum, you need to: rinse ripe fruits, remove stalks, sort out spoiled berries. To reduce bitterness, the fruits should be blanched for 2-3 minutes. Then let it drain, dry on a paper towel, getting rid of excess moisture, and mix with sugar. For 1 kg of viburnum fruits, take 250 g of granulated sugar and let it brew for a day at room temperature. Drain the resulting juice, add 250 g of sugar to the viburnum mass again and hold until the juice appears. The juice drained for the first and second time is combined and preserved. The remaining viburnum-sugar mass is poured with hot syrup of 50% concentration and allowed to brew for 5 minutes. Then the syrup is separated, filtered through a sieve, and the fruits are laid out in a thin layer on a baking sheet, put in the oven, and kept for half an hour at a temperature of 850 C. Then they are laid out in jars.

How to dry viburnum?

To dry the fruits of viburnum, they are thoroughly washed in their ripe form along with the stalks, which are then very carefully removed. The washed fruits are laid out in an even thin layer on a baking sheet covered with parchment and dried at a temperature of 50-600 C with the door open. Slow drying is possible as the fruits are not susceptible to mold due to their high content of antimicrobial substances. Properly dried viburnum fruits are roundish, wrinkled and flattened. Dried viburnum has a barely perceptible aroma and a bitter-sour taste. It is mainly used for making decoctions.

How to preserve viburnum juice?

You will need: 1 kg of viburnum fruits, 200 g of granulated sugar and 200 ml of water. Sort the fruits, wash and squeeze the juice out of them. Pour the pulp with water, boil for 5 minutes, then strain. The broth is combined with squeezed juice, sugar is added, mixed, poured into jars, pasteurized and closed.