Rowan is one of the best fruits for seniors. These small, red balls are inconspicuous and many people do not realize what effect they have on the body. Next time be sure to collect it during your walk and enjoy the wealth straight from nature.
Rowan contains large amounts vitamin C, B vitamins and provitamin A. In addition, it will supplement the demand for iron, magnesium and potassium. There are also numerous antioxidants in the form of carotenoids and tannins.
Thanks to this, rowan fruits show antioxidant properties. They will affect the body anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-aging. They will strengthen the immune system, reducing the number of colds and flus. They will take care of the youthful appearance of your skin, but also… proper functioning of mind and memory.
Rowan has heart-protective properties and the entire cardiovascular system. Fruit extract can regulate too high blood pressure. Thus, it can protect, among others: against the development of heart failure, heart attack or stroke and ensures proper functioning of the heart muscle. In addition, rowan will help take care of your skin maintaining proper blood glucose levels.
Moreover, taking products with mountain ash may improve eyesight. They will improve your ability to see in the dark and prevent the development of many eye diseases. Among others will reduce the risk of developing night blindness and macular degeneration and even cataracts.
Rowan berries have liver supporting properties. They will soothe and reduce irritation of the organ and protect it. In addition they will have a detoxifying effect, sweeping away toxins from the liver. Additionally, red balls can facilitate digestion, prevent constipation and improve intestinal peristalsis.
Rowan should be eaten only after thermal treatment. Fresh fruit of the mountain ash tree contains parasorbic acid, which may lead to the occurrence of vomiting and diarrhea. Moreover, they have a very bitter, astringent taste. For this reason, they must be dried or processed into preserves beforehand.
Eating rowan berries is especially recommended for seniors. These fruits contain the most important ingredients that older people need. They will support the weakened immune system and ensure the proper functioning of the heartsight. Regularly taking mountain ash preparations or extracts will help you stay healthy longer.
Rowan berries should also be eaten by people struggling with kidney stones. It has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect on the body. It will help alleviate the symptoms of the disease, cure it, and then reduce the risk of relapses.
Due to its bitter taste when raw, rowan is best used for preserves. The fruit is most often processed into preserves and jams. Before preparing them, however, the balls should be freeze for at least two days. This way we will get rid of bitterness and harmful substances.
Rowan can be used to make drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We’ll use it for utensilmaking a delicious compotewhich can be drunk immediately after preparation or poured into bottles, pasteurized and enjoyed this taste throughout the winter. There are also fruits a great base for tinctures.
Dried mountain ash can be added for teas or herbal infusions. It will give you a unique aroma, but also numerous health benefits.
Source: fit.poradnikzdrowie.pl, guster.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
