Presumably Irga is a Mongolian name meaning "hardwood". In the natural environment, irga is distributed on almost all continents of the temperate zone. Korinka (the second name of irgi) is a medicinal plant, and everything is useful in it: from bark to berries.
What is so useful irga
Due to its composition, irga has a lot of useful properties.So, this plant contains: pectins, mono- and disaccharides, organic acids (malic), vitamins of group B, vitamin C, vitamin P, tannins, flavonols, sterols and cellulose. Useful trace elements (lead, cobalt, copper) also complement this list.
Irga practically does not contain proteins and fats, only carbohydrates (up to 12 g per 100 g of the product), and its energy value is only 45 kcal per 100 g of the product. This makes the plant useful for people who want to lose weight. Juice of shadberry and red currant, with proper nutrition and regular use, reduces the weight to four kg per week. To do this, mix the juice in the ratio of one to one and use it every day (one glass after a meal).
The plant contains a large amount of carotene, which, together with ascorbic acid, is a strong natural antioxidant. These substances strengthen the immune system, relieve symptoms of diseases associated with electromagnetic radiation, increase resistance to infectious diseases and stress, dissipate depression.
Antioxidants have a negative effect on cancer cells, and their constant use plays the role of prophylactic vaccination against tumors. The same substances help in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease - severe damage to the nervous system.
Pectins promote the excretion of salts of heavy metals, toxins, radionuclides, destroy cholesterol plaques. Irga tree is a storehouse of useful properties. Its components thin the blood, clean the walls of blood vessels, prevent the occurrence of blood clots and other pathologies of blood vessels, as well as improve the functioning of the heart.
Did you know? Irga, as an ornamental plant was known in the XVI century. She was planted in parks, gardens and alleys, using as a living fence. Strong stalks of this tree were used for the production of canes and ramrods.
Useful properties of berry bush bark
For therapeutic purposes, the bark of the plant is harvested at the end of spring. The greatest benefit of Irgi bark for the human body lies in its anti-inflammatory properties, besides it is rich in tannins. Tannins contained in tannins can stop bleeding, bind microorganisms in case of poisoning and contribute to the rejuvenation of the body at the cellular level.
From the bark make decoctions and infusions, which are used to treat gastritis, colitis, enterocolitis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Tinctures also help with problems with gums, stomatitis and gingivitis. They also rinse the mouth with bacterial infections. The healing properties of the rhiza bark help with eye problems such as conjunctivitis, night blindness, cataracts and corneal inflammation.
Recipe for diarrhea: 1 hl of dry crushed bark is mixed with 200 ml of water. The broth is prepared in a water bath. For the treatment of dental diseases: chopped bark (1CT l), pour water (200 ml) and boil for 20 minutes. Broth insist half an hour, and then filtered. The resulting composition should rinse your mouth three times a day.
The use of leaves irgi for medicinal purposes
The leaves of a tree or shrub have also a number of useful properties (they are harvested at the end of spring). Phytoncides contained in leaves fight against infectious diseases: tonsillitis, ARVI, ARD, and antimicrobial effect is used in the treatment of purulent wounds, open and bleeding, bedsores.
The astringent properties of the leaves help with pancreatitis and diarrhea. Infusion of them drink with insomnia, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases.
Young children are prone to infectious diseases, so for less use of artificial antibiotics against cough, young patients can be given decoction of irgi leaves. It has expectorant and phlegm-thinning action.
Important! Children younger than two years should be given irgu in minimal quantities, as it contains a lot of allergens.Running in the yard, children often hurt themselves, and Irgi leaves are a good natural antiseptic. Simply attach a cotton pad dipped in broth to the wound, or immediately clean a fresh leaf of the plant for a while.
Tea from the leaves of irgi has a vitamin and strengthens the immune system. Juice from the leaves has a dietary and weight-lowering effect; moreover, such infusions are also used in cosmetology. Lotions and tonics stop skin wilting, tighten pores, clean oily skin, restore damaged layers of the epidermis, strengthen nails and hair.
For a rejuvenating effect, you should wipe your face and neck with a decoction of leaves (preferably twice a day). The composition can be poured into the tank with a sprayer and periodically spray the neckline.
Recipe recommended for inflammatory processes of the oral cavity or wounds: Dry leaves - 2 tablespoons should be mixed with 200 ml of boiled water and infused for 30 minutes. For diseases of the oral cavity - rinse after eating, for wounds - lubricate with a cotton swab.
How and why to take flowers irgi
It's no secret that pregnant women are sick more often, because the body works for two. Chemical drugs often harm the unborn baby, and problems with pressure, dental, heart and infectious diseases are not uncommon in women in position.
Flowers irgi, their medicinal properties will be useful for moms as with treatment and for prevention. Infusion of flowers lowers blood pressure, has anti-inflammatory, immunomoduliruyuschee and antimicrobial action. Tea on the basis of flowers is drunk to prevent acute respiratory and viral infections.
Decoctions and infusions of flowers are used after chemotherapy in the treatment of oncology, to recuperate. Douching with broths helps women with gynecological diseases and cystitis. Broths and tinctures alleviate the symptoms of thyroid disease.
Baths with irgi flowers with their healing properties tone the skin, remove toxins and other harmful compounds through the pores, making the skin supple and smooth. Flower lotions give the face a healthy look. A recipe for pregnant women suffering from hypertension: 2 tablespoons of dried or fresh flowers pour 400 ml boiling water. Well wrap the composition and leave for a few hours to insist, then strain. Take one tablespoon before meals, three times a day.
Important! Irgi flowers have a calming effect and cause drowsiness, so after taking them you should not immediately get behind the wheel of a car or work with devices that require good concentration.
Medicinal properties of irgi berries
The fruits of shadberry are actively used in both folk and official medicine. Doctors recommend that elderly patients use berries as prevention of varicose veins, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, as well as to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and the whole body.
The berries of the plant are able to excrete harmful substances from the atmosphere and cholesterol from the body. Irga and its berries are useful in treating cardiovascular problems, insomnia, nervous disorders, and for smoothing the effects of stress.
Berry juice is taken in gastric and intestinal disorders, as its astringent action helps with gastritis, removing inflammation of the stomach walls. Juice has a dietary effect.
Vitamin A, which is rich in berryberry, with constant use prevents the development of cataracts, improves eyesight. In order to avoid a malfunction and a lack of vitamins in diets, it is advisable to drink berry tea. Juice from fresh berries relieves painful symptoms in cases of purulent tonsillitis and stomatitis. Vitamin drink: dry fruits pour boiling water (1 tbsp. L. per 200 ml of water) and insist 30 minutes. Drink half a glass a day after meals.
The use of irgi in cooking
Irga is in demand in cooking, from it you can cook a lot of delicious and healthy delicacies, mainly sweets. Dried berry resembles raisins and is used as a filling for pies, cakes and pastries. Ground shredded irgu is used to make cupcakes, casseroles, pancakes, and fritters. For desserts and main dishes, with the addition of berries irgi prepare sauces.
Freshly ground berry is good for mousses, souffles and creams. Jelly, marmalade, marshmallow, sorbet are made from it. Fresh fruit is boiled with compotes, jelly, juice and soft drinks. Wine and alcohol liqueurs from irgi have anti-inflammatory properties, they can be impregnated cakes for cakes.
It is convenient to harvest berries for the winter. Dried or dried irgu used as dried fruits, compote, tea and medicinal infusions. From it prepare jam, jam and jam, used as food coloring. Jam is stored for a long time and can also serve as a filling for donuts and bagels.
Nutritionists advise to use irgu for normalization of metabolism, in case of digestive disorders, as well as for cleansing the body of toxins. Dried berries are added to salads, cereals and side dishes.
In the hot summer season quench thirst will help kvass from the berries of irgi. Prepare it like this: Irga - 1 kg of berries, yeast - 25 g, water - 10 liters, honey - 200 g. Mash the washed berries in an enamel saucepan, add water, bring to a boil and cool. Strain the cooled broth, add honey and yeast and leave to ferment for 12 hours. The finished drink is poured into convenient containers and stored in a cool place.
Interesting! At first, North Americans used shadberry berries to improve the taste of wild untidy meat, and from 1800, in Canada, shadberry became a raw material for winemaking. Breeders brought varieties with large berries and high fruiting. One bush irgi gave more than ten kilograms.
Irgi has a lot of useful properties and practically no serious contraindications, except for a few caveats. For example, irgu should be taken with caution by people with low blood pressure and women during lactation. In addition, this plant has a sedative effect on the body, therefore, immediately after it is eaten, driving a car is not recommended or work requiring extreme attention.Allergy sufferers and children under two should start receiving irgi in small quantities, listening to the reaction of the body. In case of diabetes of the second type, the use of this plant is possible only after consulting with the attending physician.
