Viburnum, a tree or shrub, a plant habitual to our latitudes, often sung in poetry, folk songs and literature. The plant is obliged to such a reverent attitude to itself not only with its lush color and bright color of ripe berries, but also with numerous healing properties. The benefits of viburnum for the female body and the rules for its use will be discussed in this article.
Calorie and chemical composition
Calorie content - 26.3 kcal / 100 grams.
- Vitamins: A, C, E, P, K.
- Macronutrients: phosphorus, potassium and magnesium.
- Trace elements: manganese, zinc, iron, copper, chromium, iodine, selenium.
- Acids: palmitic, cerotinic, valerian, linoleic, oily, formic, capric, acetic.
- Other substances: pectin, tannin, coumarins, tar-like ethers and resin, tannins, myricyl alcohol and phytosterols, viburnin.
Did you know? Since olden times, viburnum has been a participant in various rites and rituals, including magical ones. In the Vedic magical rituals, a wearable plant, like an amulet, guarded the magician while communicating with higher powers and spirits.
What is useful for the body of women
Due to the rich composition of the plant has a large number of useful properties:
- astringent;
- anti-inflammatory;
- painkillers;
- hemostatic;
- vitaminizing;
- antibacterial;
- expectorant.
Means prepared on the basis of bark, fruits, leaves of a plant are used in the treatment of such diseases of the urogenital system in women:- uterine bleeding;
- painful and heavy menstruation;
- fibromyoma;
- nephrite and pyelonephritis;
- cystitis;
- bacterial infections.
Find out what are useful for health such berries as: raspberry (black), gooseberry, currant (black, white, red), sea buckthorn, cloudberry, lingonberry, cranberry, prince, goji, mulberry and cherry plum.
Lotions of viburnum juice and fruit pulp help in the treatment of mastitis and at the first symptoms, which is important for nursing mothers. During menopause, viburnum helps to combat the ebb and flow of women, increased sweating and irritability associated with changes in hormonal levels during this period.
For women of reproductive age, the plant helps to normalize the muscle tone of the uterus.
It is known to have a beneficial effect on the overall health, youthfulness of the skin, and the health of the hair, both when used internally and in external home cosmetics.
Eating viburnum in food will saturate the body with essential vitamins and minerals, creating a protective barrier for bacteria and viruses, will normalize the nervous system, normalize sleep and increase efficiency.
Is it possible
The rich composition of viburnum is not equally useful for everyone, there are substances in it that in some cases can harm or aggravate the existing disease state. 
Pregnant
Women in the position of eating fruits and drinks from them should be abandoned. Some substances in the composition can have a negative impact on both the state of the pregnant woman and the health of the fetus. In addition, the increased tone of the uterus (viburnum has this property) can lead to miscarriage.
Vitamin K present in the plant increases blood clotting - the effect is extremely undesirable in a state of pregnancy.
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There are no contraindications for breastfeeding, but there are several recommendations:
- do not use the first three months after childbirth;
- if a child has diathesis, the term is delayed for another couple of months;
- you need to start the use of small doses, it is better - with the addition of a pair of berries in warm drinks;
- in the absence of a negative reaction in a child, it is possible to gradually increase the intake.
Familiarize yourself with the subtleties of harvesting viburnum for the winter.
If the child's body does not take Kalina, then this may manifest itself in the following reactions:
- capriciousness;
- sweating;
- unnatural blush;
- skin rash.
With diabetes
In the fruits of the plant, in addition to vitamins, acids and minerals, there are a large number of so-called slow sugars. These substances are absorbed in the body without the help of insulin, so viburnum is a useful product for diabetics. 
Its regular use will stimulate the body’s natural production of insulin, maintain the health of organs that suffer from the disease: eyes, liver and others. In addition, the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood will be regulated, which will contribute to maintaining the weight of the patient.
In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
In case of gastritis, fruits can be consumed in strictly limited quantities and only after consulting with a gastroenterologist. The fact is that, despite the astringent and enveloping effect, the berry can significantly increase the acidity, which will cause an aggravation of the inactive form of the disease.
The same picture is observed with pancreatitis, especially with its acute form. Fresh berries can increase the secretion of the stomach and the production of bile, which, in turn, will increase the pain syndrome in the disease.
Important! In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is better to use drinks such as jelly or fruit juice, sweetening them at the same time, but, again, after consulting a doctor.
How to use the healing properties of viburnum in traditional medicine
From the berries of the plant they prepare medicinal tinctures, decoctions, grind them into gruel, combining with other components. The unique chemical composition allows the use of the drug for a wide range of diseases.
When insomnia and irritability
Normalize sleep and calm the nerves will help such a mixture: chopped viburnum bark (2 tsp.) Mix with a spoon of lemon balm. Mix the mixture with two glasses of water and boil for half an hour in a water bath. The filtered drink is drunk three times a day before meals; the course is seven to ten days. 
With neurosis and anxiety, they prepare exactly the same drink, but without lemon balm.
With colds
With cold symptoms, tea is prepared from currant leaves, mint (1 tbsp.) And battered viburnum berries (500 grams). The mixture is poured with water, brought to a boil, add a spoon of honey and drink as usual tea, preferably at night.
To prevent colds, they rub berries with honey in equal proportions and eat a spoonful a day on an empty stomach. The mixture is stored in the refrigerator.
With painful menstrual
With severe pains during critical days, ten parts of ground raw material per part of alcohol are made from the bark of the tree. For the analgesic effect, take 30 drops three times a day.
For heartburn
From heartburn helps drink based on viburnum jam: a teaspoon to dissolve in a glass of boiled water, drink if there is a problem. 
With chronic constipation
Dry berries are ground into powder, poured boiling water and infused for about ten minutes. Drink you can sweeten and drink up to two times a day.
For skin diseases
Inflammation on the skin will help soften the lotion from the juice of berries. Inside for skin diseases, tea is taken: two tablespoons of mashed fruit per cup of boiling water, they are insisted for several hours, they drink four times a day for half a cup.
Did you know? Among the Slavs, viburnum was an indispensable attribute of wedding ceremonies: wreaths adorned the head of the bride and her bridesmaids; bouquets of leaves and bunches stood on the tables; branches decorated the room in which the feast was held.
How can be used for cosmetic purposes
Vitamins A, E and C in the composition of viburnum have a beneficial effect on the skin, nourishing and moisturizing them, smoothing out small facial wrinkles, tightening micro cracks and removing inflammation. Red berries are actively used for skin whitening, acne and acne treatment.
Toning mask
An excellent tonic morning remedy will be ice cubes made from viburnum juice and mineral water without gas or herbal decoction (calendula, chamomile, parsley). To 50 ml of liquid base add 3 tsp. juice, freeze in tins.
Wipe the face after washing, in a circular motion, after a little massage with fingertips. This procedure will improve blood circulation in the upper layers of the skin, give a healthy look, reduce swelling and circles under the eyes.
Nourishing and moisturizing mask
For cooking, you need to take a teaspoon of homemade cottage cheese, grated berries, oatmeal or finely ground bran, yolk. Thoroughly kneaded mass is applied to the face for twenty minutes, washed off with warm water. 
For oily skin
To prepare the mask you will need a decoction and dry eucalyptus leaves: 1 tbsp. l pour a glass of boiling water, insist a couple of hours. When the broth has cooled, two tablespoons of the liquid is mixed with a spoon of ground berries, oatmeal (not much to thicken the mixture). The mask is applied to the face for twenty minutes, washed off with warm water.
For dry skin
A tablespoon of mashed berries is mixed with yolk and a teaspoon of olive oil. The mixture is applied to a clean face for fifteen minutes, then rinsed with warm water.
Against acne
Kalin gruel mixed with homemade sour cream in equal parts (with oily skin replaced with egg white) is applied to the skin for ten minutes, then removed with a cotton pad and washed with warm water on the face.
We recommend you read how to grow viburnum on your site, and learn about the most common types of viburnum.
Against freckles and age spots
Freckles and pigment spots are well whitened by rubbing with Kalin juice twice a day: in the morning, before applying makeup and in the evening, after removing. 
The same effect has gruel mixed with honey in equal parts. The mixture is applied to the face as a mask, leave for 20-30 minutes.
Contraindications and possible harm
Kalina is contraindicated in the following diseases and conditions:
- increased blood clotting; thrombophlebitis;
- low blood pressure;
- pregnancy;
- increased acidity of the stomach;
- in the presence of kidney stones;
- gout and arthritis.
Important! Excessive consumption of fruits can cause an overdose of ascorbic acid, and as a result, an allergic rash.
Medicinal properties of viburnum can help in many situations, significantly enhance women's health, especially since herbal remedies do not cause such harm to health, like medicines. The main thing - to remember about the dangers of self and abuse of the plant.
