The medicinal properties of wild pear
Wild pear, another name for which is Dichka, is very often used in folk medicine for the treatment of various diseases. It grows in almost all countries of the world. In European countries, it is often planted in mixed forests. You can also meet the wild pear along transport roads, where it is used as a protective mechanism against drafts and strong gusts of wind. Folk remedies for treatment involve the use of not only pear fruits, but also its branches and even leaves. This culture has a large amount of vitamins, and therefore is used to improve human health.
The medicinal properties of wild pear
Wild Pear Essentials
The wild pear is characterized by its high height. Most often, there are trees, the height of which reaches several tens of meters. If we compare it with an ordinary pear, then even its leaves will differ significantly from the standard type. The description indicates that the leaves of the wild are in an oval shape. The foliage color is deep green, with a slight tint of silver.
The fruits are presented in small sizes. About 400 kg of small fruits can be harvested from 1 tree. The wild fruit taste is characterized by a high acid content. But, over time, it changes to sweet. The pear is resistant to frost and sudden changes in temperature. It can grow in any soil, even in sandy or clayey soil. Small pink flowers bloom in early April. Fruits fully ripen only by September.
The amount of vitamins and minerals in the fruit
For many years, specialists in the field of medicine have studied the composition of the fruits of this culture. It has been proven that in wild pears the amount of sugar is 7% per 100 g. They also contain about 5% protein compounds and 4% ash. Some acids are also released, which are so necessary for the proper functioning of the human body (ascorbic, acetic, lactic and citric).
Vitamins, to a greater extent, of groups B and C. It is also necessary to highlight the presence of carotene, but the seeds that are in the fruits contain a large amount of fatty oils that have a positive effect on the appearance of hair, nails and skin (from 15 to 25%) ... The main minerals are phosphorus, iron, zinc, nickel and copper. Some varieties contain vanadium and manganese.
Therapeutic characteristic
The medicinal properties of this plant are amazing. Due to the fact that the small wild pear contains a large amount of potassium, it is useful in normalizing blood pressure. The thing is that potassium excellently removes fluid from the human body. As a result, the kidneys, heart and liver remain unloaded, which normalizes the outflow of blood.
Carotene perfectly strengthens blood vessels and regulates the number of platelets in the blood. Glycoside helps to get rid of inflammation in the genitourinary system.Flavonoids are considered excellent antioxidants and help reduce inflammation caused by free radicals. The substance pectin helps to cleanse the body of toxins, which is especially pleasing for people on a diet, because cleansing the body leads to a correct and rapid weight loss. The branches of the tree contain special substances that help rid the body of radiation. Copper is an excellent option for fighting anemia.
Treatment methods
When the first signs of a cold occur (fever, cough and runny nose), you need to drink a decoction of dried wild fruits. Also, such decoctions help to cleanse the urinary system and relieve a person of kidney stones.
The rootstock, that is, the stem, is used to make decoctions to help relieve diarrhea or prostatitis. Eating the fruit in any form helps to get rid of any cough (cold or tuberculosis). Small pear juice helps treat diabetes. Fruit puree normalizes hemoglobin in the blood.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
A medicinal broth can be prepared from wild fruits.
Very often, wild pear is used to treat osteochondrosis of the neck. There are quite a lot of recipes that help get rid of this disease. But, the following treatment method is considered the most common:
- you need to cut 3-4 wild pear stocks into small pieces: the ideal size of the pieces is 8-10 cm;
- the resulting pieces are poured into 2 liters of water and placed on a gas stove;
- after boiling, you need to reduce the heat and darken the contents of the pan for 20-25 minutes;
- now you can set aside the broth and let it brew for 1-2 hours.
A useful broth must be drunk daily for 30 days. Next, you should take a short rest for 14-20 days and again carry out the course of treatment. Reviews of many people indicate that the result is observed a week after the start of treatment. There are recipes that do not use branches, but shoots. The preparation and consumption system remains unchanged. This broth can be used as a preparation for the winter period of time. It does not lose its medicinal properties.
Treatment of prostatitis
The elderly are convinced that wild fruits can be used to prevent prostatitis. If a situation happened when the disease overtook you, then it will act as a remedy. There are several recipes for the treatment of prostatitis.
- The first is that you need to take 0.5 kg of dried fruits of the wild pear and pour them 3 liters of water (temperature 25-30 ° C). The dishes with the ingredients should be placed in a cool dark place for 10-12 hours, after which the dishes are placed on the stove, and their contents are brought to a boil. The resulting broth must be cooled and consumed daily 3 times a day.
- The second recipe is based on the fact that a third of a glass of dry leaves of a wild tree must be poured with boiled water and insisted for 5 hours. The prepared mixture must be filtered and drunk daily. Many reviews indicate that you can drink this drink in unlimited quantities.
Getting rid of diseases of the digestive system
In order to get rid of problems with the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to use wild pear cuttings. The cuttings must be cut into pieces 4-5 cm long. At least 300 g of cuttings are thrown into 1 liter of boiled water and insisted for 8 hours. The prepared mixture is recommended to be consumed daily, preferably half an hour before meals.
You can also use homemade wild pear compotes. If you drink at least 2 glasses of compote every day, you can get rid of diseases such as diarrhea or gastritis.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that wild game is good for the human body, it should be used with extreme caution, because improper use can harm your health.You should not get carried away with fresh fruits for those people who suffer from stomach diseases, because the astringent properties of the fruits will only aggravate the situation.
Due to the high concentration of acids in wild fruits, you should not eat fruits on an empty stomach, this can lead to gastritis or stomach ulcers. Elderly people should only eat thermally processed fruits. Fresh, small pears can cause blood pressure problems.
Conclusion
Dichka is an excellent product that helps to get rid of many diseases. It can also be used as a prophylaxis for many diseases. Its benefits have been proven by many experts. But, it is important to remember that you need to be careful to use decoctions or the fruits of this culture so as not to provoke an aggravation of the situation.