We learned about small red and blue fruits due to the
berries diet , a low-calorie diet that saw them as protagonists. Today, let's
discover berries that reduce inflammation.
The magical red fruits turn out to be very precious gifts
from Mother Nature, low-calorie and rich in vitamins (vitamin A, B vitamins and
vitamin C) and minerals (iron, magnesium and potassium).
Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants and wild
strawberries have a pool of antioxidants that protect the body from disease and
help prevent and fight infections.
Berries and health
What are generally called " berries " are nothing
but shrubs with exceptional beneficial properties.
The small fruits are characterized by anthocyanins, that is
to say the substances that give them their typical dark color and that
contribute to the reduction of inflammatory processes.
The berries act on the microcirculation and positively
affect venous walls contrasting the pain and swelling in the feet and legs.
The acids contained in red fruits develop an antiseptic and
rebalancing effect on the bacterial flora by deflating any abdominal swelling.
The richness of polyphenols stems the damage caused by the
oxidizing action of free radicals, improves cognitive activity and prevents the
onset of chronic diseases.
What are the berries that reduce inflammation?
The variety of berries that can be tasted both in summer
(ripening period) and in winter (import activity) is really wide.
It is essential to know which berries reduce inflammation
and to learn how to use their leaves as a remedy to reduce inflammation.
Raspberries and blackberries for gastric inflammation
The various berries and in particular raspberries prove to
be real cure-all for preventing and fighting inflammation in the stomach.
The antioxidants called ellagitannins are substances with
anti-inflammatory power that arrive in the stomach and protect it, as well as
free it, from gastritis and ulcers.
Blackberries for ulcers
The anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer effect of raspberries
is enhanced by the ellagitannin content of blackberries, almost double that of
raspberries.
Blackberry and raspberry leaves for mouth inflammation
The leaves of blackberries and raspberries, together with
the consumption of berries , prove to be a perfect natural remedy against
canker sores, stomatitis, gum inflammation and herpes.
You can buy the mother tincture at a herbalist's shop or
prepare an infusion by simply pouring some dry or fresh leaves in hot water.
Berries for the intestine and the menstrual cycle
The various berries have a mild laxative effect that can
also be used in children while the leaves, rich in tannins, can keep diarrheal
episodes related to high temperatures at bay
The tannins present in the leaves, then, can contribute to
the regularization of the menstrual cycle, especially in the case of heavy
menstruation.
Raspberry vinegar for digestion
It is sufficient to prepare a raspberry vinegar by adding
the berries to the apple or wine sour to create a panacea that helps digest
fats, quenches thirst (diluted in water) and reduces joint inflammation.
