Showing posts with label vitamin C. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vitamin C. Show all posts

Monday, May 30, 2011

Blackcurrant treats allergies

The blackcurrant is very appreciated for the alimentary and therapeutic value of its fruits, which contain an important complex of vitamins. The list of therapeutic properties of the blackcurrant fruits was presented in the 18th century by the abbot Bailley de Montaran, from the monastery of Dijon. He underlined their wonderful tonic qualities, considering the currant as being an elixir of youth. Containing tannin, vitamin C, potassium salts, and essential oil, the black currant is a good diuretic, anti-sclerotic, pectoral, sudorific, stomachic, anti-diaretic, anti-colitic, anti-stringent, hypotensive, and anti-rheumatic. Its leaves have a great diuretic capacity; they have anti-rheumatic effects, favoring the elimination of uric acids.

The fruits, leaves and buds of the blackcurrant have multiple effects in treating and preventing various diseases. Because it contains vitamin C, the blackcurrant is used in treating cardiovascular diseases, preventing cardiac insufficiency and vascular accidents, increasing the resistance of sanguine capillaries, reduces arterial hypertension. Also, it intensifies weak peripheral circulation caused by menopause, cleans the blood of toxins, wastes and cholesterol.

Blackcurrant buds extract
The action of the blackcurrant buds extract is focused specifically on the adrenal glands, stimulating their cortex, causing the release of products with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic action. The blackcurrant was assigned with the “cortisone-like” action, because it behaves like a natural cortisone, but without its toxicity. Glycerin macerate of blackcurrant buds present the following mechanisms of action: activates and stimulates 11-oxy-steroids and increase the levels of corticosteroids important as endogenous activators of response in inflammatory processes. The main clinical indication of the blackcurrant buds extract is the prophylaxis and treatment of allergies and inflammatory states of different etiology (mechanical, chemical, immunological or infectious). For permanent sensitivity to allergens (house dust, medicines, food, etc.), it is recommended a regular treatment for two or three months, with two months break, for a long time. For seasonal allergies (pollen, grass, etc.), it is indicated for susceptible individuals to pursue a treatment with Ribes nigrum before the allergens that affect them emerge, and until their disappearance.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Kiwi regulates blood pressure

It is tasty and very healthy! A study done by American specialists compared 27 of the most popular fruits and concluded that the kiwi is the fruit with the most nutrients. One sweet-sour kiwi fruit offers the daily necessary dose of vitamin C and contributes to the body’s health with potassium, a mineral needed for healthy blood pressure. In addition, kiwi contains more vitamin E and lutein than most fruits and vegetables. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that combats cell damage, while lutein protects the sight.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Pumpkin – the fall energizer

The pumpkin is known for its rich content of beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and vitamin C. Because it has a high content of beta-carotene, the pumpkin is an essential antioxidant that takes care of the nervous system and the skin’s health. The second important "ingredient" of the pumpkin is potassium. This mineral energizes you all day and supports the functionality of the nervous system. In addition, fiber-rich content ensures the proper functioning of the digestive tract and prevents cardiovascular disease and fatigue.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Berries give strength to our body


Blueberries, blackberries and the sea buckthorn are in season. "The Jewels of the forest”, as these fruits are called, they should not be absent from our diets; they are rich in antioxidants and full of vitamins. Enjoy them!

Blackcurrants lower blood pressure
They contain an impressive number of minerals and vitamins. Used mainly as powder made of dried fruits, blackcurrants revitalize quickly a weakened body. Furthermore, a diet of blackcurrant (500 g / day) held for at least two weeks is a useful patient with hypertension, atherosclerosis and arthritis.

Blueberries, good for the eyes
They are rich in antioxidants that prevent cataract occurrence, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, heart disease. The tea and the juice are a rich source of vitamins A and C, but also nutrients. Because of the antioxidants, blueberries protect the brain from stress. Tannin content helps to heal various stomach diseases and to soothe the digestive tract.

Redcurrants treat asthenia
Having sour taste and a strong effect of digestive stimulant, redcurrants are a real “treatment" for obesity and slow digestion. Due to the high content of vitamin C, they are recommended in cases of asthenia and lack of appetite, as they are also called the energy fruit.

Blackberries prevent constipation
A handful of fresh blackberries a day, before meals, is an appropriate remedy for constipation. Rich in vitamins C and E, these forest fruits are refreshing and moisturizing.

Sea-berries are rich in vitamin C
How can they miss from our diet, when they are the fruit of the sea buckthorn contains two times more vitamin C than the rose-hips and 10 times more than citrus? The most important derivative is sea-buckthorn oil. It is effective in treating various diseases, from gastric ulcer, allergies, rheumatism, circulatory and liver deficiencies.