The loquat is an evergreen subtropical plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. Fruits of a round shape with a juicy sweet and sour tender flesh and thin skin. In Arabic, they are called "askadinya", which means "the most delicious in the world" and it looks like the truth.
The loquat was grown for more than three millennia and was popular with the Greek and Roman nobles as a delicacy. Today, the plant can be found in many botanical gardens around the world or in the gardens of lovers of exotic plants.
- What is the use of the medlar?
- Nutritional value and caloric value
- Contraindications
- Methods of application in folk medicine
- Cosmetology
- Nutrition and weight loss
- Hemostatic
- With diarrhea
- Asthma and bronchitis
Than medlar is useful?
In addition to the taste qualities of the loquat is also useful in various diseases:
- fruits are used in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- decoctions, leaf infusions and bark are used to treat wounds as an antiseptic or to stop bleeding;
- broths with sore throat;
- infusions of leaves with diarrhea;
- infusions of leaves with bronchitis;
- unripe fruits and seeds are taken with urolithiasis;
- decoctions from seeds to improve digestion and strengthen the intestines.
Nutritional value and calorific value of
The composition of the fruits of the medlar is very variegated and saturated. It includes:
- glucose and fructose;
- ascorbic acid;
- malic acid;
- phytoncides;
- pectins;
- tannins.
In addition to the medlar contains a large number of vitamins and minerals so necessary for human health.
Composition of the medlar in 100 g ( according to USDA Nutrient Database):
- water - 87 g;
- proteins - 0.45 g;
- fats - 0.22 g;
- carbohydrates - 12 g;
- cellulose - 1.7 g.
Vitamins:
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vitamin A - 75 μg; - vitamin B1 - 0.02 μg;
- vitamin B2 - 0.025 mcg;
- vitamin B3 - 0.2 mcg;
- vitamin B6 - 0.11 μg;
- vitamin B9( folic acid) - 15 mcg;
- vitamin C - 1 μg.
Minerals:
- Potassium - 265 mg;
- phosphorus - 25 mg;
- calcium - 15 mg;
- sodium - 1 mg;
- magnesium - 12 mg.
Trace elements:
- manganese - 150 μg;
- iron - 0.3 mg;
- copper - 41 mcg;
- selenium - 0.5 mcg;
- zinc - 51 mcg.
The caloric content of the medlar is about 50-60 kcal, which makes it a low-calorie product perfectly suitable for those who have problems with being overweight or trying to lose it.
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Contraindications
There are no specific contraindications for a long time of observations of medlar use. However, a large number of contained acids can harm people suffering from high acidity of the stomach, gastritis or ulcer. In such cases, it is recommended to use jam or jam from fruits, which on the contrary have a beneficial effect in these diseases.
Ways of using in folk medicine
Hoaxers have since ancient times noticed and began to use the numerous useful properties of the medlar, and absolutely in different areas.
Cosmetology
Fruits have a tonic effect and perfectly strengthen the skin, nails and hair. As an example, you can use the Japanese recipe for a cosmetic mask and face lotion from the fruits of this wonderful plant:
- To prepare, you need 100 ml of sake( vodka) and 250 ml of fresh juice with pulp. Carefully loosen up and wipe the face with the drug received twice a day. Some time the product can be stored in the refrigerator.
- A teaspoon of camellia with cream, 3 tablespoons of juice with the pulp of fruit and one tablespoon of flour from soya mix thoroughly and the resulting mass to put on gauze and attach to the face for 15 minutes. After the procedure, wash. The effect will be achieved quickly. The skin will get stronger and will look healthy and elastic. Repeat regularly.
Nutrition and weight loss
The loquat is perfect as an "unloading" product for removing slag and feces from the body with a complex diet. To do this, one day a week( no more), it is necessary to eat only fruits medlar.
There are many useful substances in the fruit and the organism will easily transfer such a diet, thus purification and burning of fats will take place. It is recommended to eat no more than a kilogram per day, and with pain in the stomach to reduce the amount or contact a dietician.
Hemostatic
A decoction of leaves is prepared 1 tablespoon per 250 ml of water. Cooled broth treated bleeding sites.
With diarrhea
A decoction is prepared from seeds or unripe fruits and leaves. The amount is selected in dependence on the severity( the heavier the diarrhea, the more intense the decoction).Take before recovery.
Asthma and bronchitis
It is necessary: 5 fruits mashed together with bones, 2-3 tablespoons honey and about 100 grams of vodka. Stir and insist for several days in a dark place. Use before meals at least three times a day for asthma or bronchitis, which will facilitate breathing. This same tincture in the heated form can be consumed slowly by drinking when coughing, as well as with pains in the heart.
The loquat is an exotic product and it's hard to get it. However, if you plant it in a garden or a dacha, you can grow it yourself.
The plant, although southern, but very resistant to minor frosts and with proper care will bear fruit.
Useful properties of the loquat are many and the effort expended on cultivation will justify itself.
