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We are so accustomed to admiring overseas exotic fruits that we no longer pay attention to what grows nearby. Meanwhile, our fertile land presents us with no less useful fruits with a very unusual taste. For example, the common loquat. Let's talk about this fruit tree.
Where the loquat grows
The place of growth of this amazing plant depends on its variety. Distinguish medlar Japanese and German. The latter, by the way, has become widespread on the territory of Ukraine, Moldova, the Caucasus and in the Caspian regions. Outwardly, the fruits of these two species of an unusual plant differ only in shape: small “apples”, hanging in small clusters from the branches of the German medlar, are slightly rounder than the fruits of their Asian counterpart. In addition, they differ in the time of flowering and fruiting. Japanese medlar is an evergreen tree up to three meters high, which pleases with fruits only in spring. Unlike her, the German (Caucasian) beauty bears fruit in the cold season and retains its fruits on the tree until severe frosts.
Useful properties
The list of healing qualities that medlar has, as it is, in nature, is endless. These fruits, unique in their composition and taste, are recommended to be consumed fresh. Juicy pulp in a thin peel contains a large amount of potassium, which helps the nervous system. The high content of beta-carotene and vitamin A, due to which the medlar fruits have a rich orange color, allows the use of this plant in the treatment of certain diseases of the organs of vision. In addition, it is one of the few fruits that strengthen the intestinal walls. It is noteworthy that, depending on the degree of ripening, the healing properties that medlar possesses also change. How to eat fruits if you suffer from diarrhea? To do this, you need to consume several pieces of slightly unripe fruits several times a day. Dense pulp with a tart pleasant taste and tannins, which are part of it, have an astringent effect on the intestines. Ripe loquat has the opposite effect. How to eat it for constipation? Enough every morning on an empty stomach a few fruits.
Healing decoction
In the treatment of folk medicine, not only the fruit is used, but also the leaves of the loquat. For example, a decoction prepared from them helps with diarrhea. A tablespoon of dried leaves brewed in one glass of boiling water is an excellent remedy for sore throats. With bronchitis and asthma, an alcohol-based tincture helps. To prepare it, you need to grind 5-6 fruits with seeds and dilute with 100 g of vodka and two tablespoons of honey. Insistneed a few days. After that, the agent is filtered and taken orally 100 grams 3 times a day. With an irritating dry cough, it is recommended to drink this tincture warm through a straw.
Delicious loquat
The benefits of these wonderful fruits are multiplied if consumed fresh. However, various dishes prepared from them have no less nutritional value. From medlar you can cook compotes, jams and jams. The pulp of the fruit is used as a filling for delicious pastries. You can also make an incredibly delicious dessert. For him, you will need a handful of medlar fruits and a couple of bananas. Grind these ingredients in a blender and put on a plate. Top appetizing puree sprinkle with almonds. To get the most out of exotic delicacies such as medlar, as it is and how not everyone knows how to cook, you need to look into oriental and Asian cuisines.
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