Crimean ziziphus: benefit and harm

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Coming to the supermarket, you probably paid attention to small pear-shaped or oval green-brown fruits - this is ziziphus. For more than 4 thousand years, it has been cultivated in China, Japan, Afghanistan, Australia and the Mediterranean coast. Since 1970 it has been successfully cultivated in the Crimea.

Contraindications are minimal, and the beneficial properties of unabi (jojoba) are so wide that Muslims call it the tree of life. The population of the Celestial Empire claims that fruits, which taste like dried apples, give youth, longevity and health.

Chemical composition

Chinese date is one of the 5 most effective medicinal plants. All its parts have a rich composition, but the largest amount of biologically active substances is found in fruits:

• vitamins A, C, PP, P, group B … They are necessary for the adequate functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous system, strengthen muscle fibers, support the functioning of the digestive system and high protective capabilities of the immune system. Participate in the production of antibodies and hemoglobin, are responsible for the formation of collagen, improve memory, concentration, normalize coordination;
• macronutrients: potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium. They regulate the functions of the nervous, immune, cardiovascular, and skeletal systems. Necessary for normal brain activity, stabilization of blood pressure, correct transmission of nerve impulses;
• trace elements: copper, iron, zinc, manganese. Participate in the process of hematopoiesis, supply oxygen to cells and tissues, stimulate regeneration, promote the elimination of toxins;
• the Crimean ziziphus also contains organic acids. They increase intestinal peristalsis, normalize stool, stop the reproduction of putrefactive bacteria, inhibit fermentation processes, activate the production of gastric juice;
• amino acids. Participate in the production of antibodies that help to cope with infectious and viral diseases, take part in biochemical and metabolic processes;
• flavonoids. Strengthen blood vessels, stop inflammation, relieve edema, block and remove carcinogens and toxic compounds from the body. They have cardioprotective, vasodilating, anti-sclerotic, immunomodulatory, antioxidant effects.

The fruits also contain small amounts of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

The bark of the tree is rich in tannins, rutin, saponins. The leaves have anesthetic properties.

The calorie content of fresh Chinese dates is 80 kcal, dried - 250 kcal.

You will certainly be pleased with the fact that vitamins are stored in dried fruits for more than two years.

Benefits for the body

With such a rich chemical composition, it is not surprising that the Crimean ziziphus has a wide range of useful properties and a minimal list of contraindications:

1. Provides high-quality assimilation of food, eliminates pain spasms, prevents excessive gas formation. Normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract and daily stool.
2. Thanks to its antimicrobial, diuretic, tonic, anti-inflammatory properties, it restores the proper functioning of the genitourinary system. Regulates the excretion of fluid from the body, cleanses the kidneys, and reduces the risk of developing urolithiasis.
3. Has a sedative effect. Relieves anxiety, restlessness, restores sleep. Tones up the central and peripheral nervous system.
4. Strengthens bones, increases joint mobility, and prevents the development of osteoporosis.
5. It is recommended to be included in the diet of diabetics, since the composition contains neomyrtillin, which is considered a natural insulin. It regulates the concentration of glucose in the blood, and with constant use, it normalizes blood sugar levels.
6. Increases the protective functions of the immune system. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, throat ailments, to lower body temperature.
7. Regulates the quality and composition of blood, increases the level of oxygen and hemoglobin. Thanks to this, drowsiness and chronic fatigue disappear, and additional energy appears. Differs in effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of anemia.
8. It has a beneficial effect on the functions of the liver and spleen, has choleretic properties.
9. Effectively cleanses the blood from alcoholic and natural drugs.
10. Reduces blood pressure, strengthens blood vessels. Protects against atherosclerosis, cardiovascular pathologies.
11. It removes accumulated toxic compounds, metals, free radicals from the body, lowers the level of harmful cholesterol.
12. It accelerates the regeneration processes in cells, has a rejuvenating effect.
13. Increases libido.
14. Saves from toothache and headache, stomatitis.
15. It helps the body recover faster after suffering serious illnesses.

Due to the beneficial properties of the Chinese date, you can use it to prevent the appearance of malignant neoplasms. If you include unabi in the menu and replace the usual snack with fruits, consisting of bars, buns and other not very healthy foods, you can say goodbye to a few extra pounds.

Decoctions from roots and leaves strengthen hair follicles, reduce the intensity of hair loss, restore natural radiance, and help fight dandruff.

Ziziphus-based products are also used for facial care. They relieve inflammation, eliminate acne, irritation, and normalize the secretion of sebaceous secretions.

Contraindications

Despite all the benefits of the product, there are a number of restrictions on its use:

• individual sensitivity;
• children under 5 years of age;
• lactation;
• hypotension. Fruits lower blood pressure. 5-6 berries will not bring significant harm, but nevertheless, it is advisable to consult a specialist before using.

Pregnancy is not a direct contraindication. But women in position should not get carried away with unabi. Uncontrolled consumption of Chinese dates is fraught with increased uterine tone. With the permission of an obstetrician-gynecologist, you can eat several fruits a day to reduce symptoms of toxicosis.

It is not recommended to eat berries late at night. Especially for drivers and people working in heavy enterprises on the night shift. In addition to the fact that jojoba takes a long time to digest, it can reduce concentration and reaction rate, and cause drowsiness.

Consumption rate and simple recipes for use

If you take into account contraindications, the Crimean ziziphus, thanks to its beneficial properties, will help to establish the work of many organs and systems, and prevent the development of diseases:

1. To protect against stress, treatment and prevention of cancer, purification of the blood, the fight against anemia, you need to eat 7-10 berries a day. To improve the condition of the skin, to speed up the regeneration processes in the cells, the quantity can be reduced to 6-7 pieces per day. For hypertension, the recommended dosage is 20 berries three times a day.
2. Diabetics and overweight people can only eat fresh fruits. Maximum 150 g. Within a week, the concentration of sugar in the blood is stabilized.
3. To get rid of hangover and general intoxication of the body, you can cook compote. Pierce 50 berries with a toothpick, pour 2 liters of boiling water, let stand. After 15 minutes, bring to a boil, add sugar to taste, cover, turn off the burner. Drink chilled. If you take 100 ml of compote 3 times a day, you can get rid of anemia.
4. For diarrhea. Grind 10 g of bark, pour 250 ml of boiling water, then simmer in a water bath for 45 minutes. Drink 30 ml half an hour before the main meal.
5. To stabilize the heartbeat and lower blood pressure, treat pathologies of the lungs and bronchitake the infusion. Measure out 2 tablespoons of dried leaves, add 300 ml of freshly boiled water, leave for 2 hours. Consume 50 ml 3 times a day.
6. For depression, insomnia, dizziness, tachycardia … Grind 100 g of unabi seeds, pour 0.5 liters of water, boil for 10 minutes, add 200 ml of alcohol, leave for 8 hours, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 4 times a day. The course lasts a week.

You need to eat the fruits for treatment every day, for 1-3 months. Although no pronounced side effects of unabi have been identified, the daily rate of 150 g of fresh fruits and 80 g of dried berries should not be exceeded.

Ziziphus has become a part of the healthy diet. If you add jojoba to your diet, they will restore the correct functioning of the cardiovascular and genitourinary systems, normalize sleep, relieve depression, strengthen immunity and give you a boost of vivacity.