Once this handsome shrub could be seen on plots and at home gardens. It was not only a beautiful decoration, but also a source of valuable fruit. Today, coral kalina is overwhelmed by wastelands and fields, where no one pays attention to it. We pass indifferently next to healthier fruits from chokeberry or blackcurrant. What does coral kalina hide and how to restore its presence in our kitchens?
Coral kalina (Viburnum) is a bush of the musk family. Grows up to 4 m high and 2 meters wide. It grows naturally in Poland. It was once often grown in gardens For valuable fruits. Today it is forgotten and is used mainly as decorative shrub.
Coral calina in the spring white flowers similar to hydrangea. At the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, it produces small, red fruits with valuable properties. In the times of the Polish People’s Republic, they were a raw material for many preserves. Today they become above all food for birds for the winter.
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It is worth reversing this trend and restore the popularity of coral kalinaespecially since its cultivation is not demanding. The shrub is well taken on almost every soil. It blooms best and fruits in a sunny position, sheltered from the wind. It also does not require special fertilization, although to increase yields It is worth strengthening it with natural fertilizers.
The fruit of coral calina has many active substances of Fr. positive impact on the human body. We will find in them:
- Flavonoids: quercetin, astragalin, amantaflavon, kemferol,
- tannins,
- Triterpeny,
- Caratin – Skopoletin, Eskletin,
- bitter substances,
- essential oil,
- organic acids,
- vitamin C and E.
Thanks to these ingredients, fruit have a relaxing smooth muscles. Extracts from them help to alleviate menstrual pain. In addition, they have anti -crusical, anti -inflammatory and diuretic effects. As a therapeutic raw material, they are used, among others:
- alleviating menopause symptoms,
- alleviating pain of various types,
- treatment of urinary tract infections,
- leveling the problems with falling asleep,
- lowering blood pressure.
In addition, vibration veins make the fruit of Kalin, elastic protecting against swelling, hemorrhoids or varicose veinsas well as other diseases of the circulatory system. They are great in the autumn and winter to alleviate the symptoms of colds. Coral kalina It also supports digestion and has a calming effect.
The fruit of coral caline has an intense sweet and tongue taste. Collected at the end of summer can be bitterwhich is why the beginning of autumn after the first frosts is a better collection of collections. If you are looking forward to their taste – put them in the freezer for one day. Just like Will Brussels sprouts their bitterness.
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Once of coral kalina, jam was made, which later tasted great on sandwiches, in cakes or dry meat dishes. These little red balls were base for compote, juice or tincture. Warm drinks with the addition of coral calina perfectly warmed up and strengthened immunity in the winter. Fresh fruit balanced the taste of sweet pastries and gave them decorativeness. It is also worth trying out the recipes from these forgotten but valuable fruits today.
How to prepare a compote made of coral kalina? You need:
- 200 g of coral kalina,
- 3 apples.
Rinse Kalina well in cold water. Wash the apples and cut. Put the fruit into the pot and pour water. Cook for 15 minutes.
The drink prepared in this way perfectly tastes both hot and cold. It quenches thirst much better than water. You can also prepare the jam from coral caline fruit. You need:
- approx. 1 kg of coral cael fruit,
- 400 g cukru,
- water
- gel-fix.
Fruit with sugar so that they let go of the juice. Add some water to them so that they do not stick to the bottom of the pot. Cook the mixture until the fruit softens and the juice begins to reduce. Finally, thicken the jelie with fix. Finally, pour it into scalded jars and pasteurize.
The jam prepared in this way can easily hold until winter. It will become an appetizing addition For sandwiches, cakes, pancakes or even dry dishes.
