Dried and dried dogwood, beneficial properties, calorie content of dried fruit and harm

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For lovers of natural sources of vitamins and adherents of traditional medicine, information about dried dogwood will be useful: this dried fruit has beneficial properties and contraindications for consumption, like many other dried fruits and berries. Although most often it is identified with invaluable benefits for the body. In dry form, the berry contains valuable substances in high concentrations, in particular ascorbic acid. The fruits have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract and other organs and systems.

Color varies from light red to rich, almost black

What is dogwood?

This is a valuable medicinal shrub or tree, common in warm regions. It grows from 2 to 9 m in height, has a pyramidal or spherical crown. Small yellow flowers are collected in the form of an umbrella. They bloom with the arrival of April before the leaves form.

The berries are considered the most useful of the crop. They ripen by the end of the summer season; in hot summers and on a southern slope, the timing shifts 2 weeks earlier. The fruits can be elongated, round-oval or cylindrical. The color varies from light red to rich, almost black. The pulp is juicy, sweet with pronounced sourness, and there is a seed hidden inside. The fruit is edible both fresh and dried, dried, or boiled. Compotes, jams, tinctures and even liqueurs are prepared from the fruit harvest.

The crop bears fruit regularly and abundantly. From a 10-15 year old plant, 10-30 kg is harvested annually, from a 20-30 year old plant – 50-100 kg.

Characteristics of calorie content of fresh and dried berries

Of course, dogwood is considered a healthy dietary product, since it does not contain fat in any way. But it is necessary to see that the nutritional value of dried dogwood is many times greater than that of fresh berries. However, this does not play a big role, since its criteria are still small “for the figure”, namely: a little more than 200 kcal for dried dogwood versus 44 kcal for fresh fruits (per 100 g of weight).

But diabetics should reduce their consumption of dried dogwood, regardless of its benefits, because 100 g of dried berries contain almost 50 g of carbohydrates, while fresh ones have only 10 g. The protein ratio does not change significantly: about 5 g vs. 1 year

Vitamin and mineral composition

Like any dried fruit, dogwood contains a lot of useful substances in high concentration. Among them are organic acids: tartaric, citric, succinic, etc. Dogwood berries contain a large amount of vitamin C, many times more than lemons, gooseberries and rowan berries. Dogwood, like grapes, includes only inverts, i.e. easily digestible sugars - fructose and glucose.

Dried fruit boasts the content of fiber, phytoncides, tannins, fructose, glucose, micro- and macroelements, flavonoids, and essential oils.

Useful properties of dried dogwood

100 g of fresh fruit contains

• up to 85 g of water;
• approximately 9 g of mono- and disaccharides;
• 0.9 g protein;
• 1.4 g fiber.

This set, simple in composition, is supplemented with organic acids and a vitamin-mineral complex. The dried product has the same beneficial qualities because it is not subjected to heat treatment. It is believed that dogwood contains more vitamin C than rowan or lemon. This quality is beneficial in the off-season, when colds are rampant.

Dried dogwood will help improve digestion, increase appetite, stop heartburn, and normalize some metabolic processes. The phytoncides in the composition relieve inflammation and, due to their antibacterial effects, protect against infections. The medicinal effects of dried berries are not limited to this; the fruits:

1. They rid the body of waste, toxins, and heavy metals.
2. They are antioxidants, protecting the body from free radicals.
3. Control lipid metabolism, controlling weight.
4. Beneficial in treating anemia.
5. Needed to strengthen blood vessels and maintain normal blood pressure.
6. Strengthen the body's protective barrier, partially restoring the immune system.
7. They have a general strengthening and tonic effect.
8. Stop bleeding: wounds heal faster.

Dogwood, barberry, goji: what is the difference?

It is not so easy for the average person to distinguish these berries. To avoid getting into trouble, you should remember that these are completely different fruits, differing in chemical composition and properties. The area where barberry grows is extensive, while goji grows only in China.

When purchasing, pay attention to several criteria:

• shape and color;
• taste.

Externally, all of the listed fruits are oblong or slightly pear-shaped and bright red in color. Selected dogwood can be white, purple, yellow or scarlet.

After drying, goji berries retain their rich red color, while barberries darken and become rounder.

The simplest and most accurate way to identify berries is a taste test. In barberry, when you bite into it, you immediately feel sourness and a small seed, in goji – a sweet taste and small seeds, in dogwood – a tart, astringent taste and an oval seed.

Description of dried dogwood with photo

Dogwood berries have an oblong shape and a bright, rich red color.
The fruits are collected at the end of summer; after drying, they do not change their color, the liquid leaves them, and the berry shrivels, shrinking by about a third. Dried dogwood berries have a sweetish taste without a characteristic sourness. Used for making jam, compotes, sauces, as well as for fresh consumption.

Dried dogwood in the photo looks quite appetizing, but it has even more benefits than taste.

What does dried dogwood look like?

Dried dogwood is a small oblong red berry. A properly dried or cured specimen should not have dark spots, mold spots or an unpleasant odor. The berry has a long shelf life if it is kept in an airtight container without access to moisture. It is important to understand that the dried and dried product retains not only all the beneficial properties of fresh berries, but also the contraindications that this type has.

Calorie content of dried dogwood

The calorie content of the dried product, according to nutritionists, is 44 calories. At the same time, the dried product has 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of carbohydrates. Compared to fresh per 100 grams of berries, all indicators increase several times.

Calorie content of dried dogwood

Dried dogwood is a candied fruit. Its nutritional parameters are:

• calorie content - 40 calories;
• proteins - 1 g;
• carbohydrates - 11 g.

There are no fats in both dried and dried products. Due to its low calorie content and lack of fat, dogwood is good for health and will not spoil your figure. The calorie content of dried dogwood per 100 grams is in any case higher than that of fresh specimens.

Rules for collecting and drying

The collection of raw materials for drying begins in early autumn, when the fruits are ripe and have accumulated a maximum of useful substances. For drying, only whole berries are taken; damaged and overripe ones are not suitable for harvesting.

How to dry dogwood correctly:

1. The collected fruits are thoroughly washed and dried. The collection is placed in a dryer and processed at a temperature of 50 to 70 °C until ready.
2. For natural drying, the fruits are laid out on a baking sheet covered with paper and sent to a ventilated, shaded place. Stir occasionally to ensure uniform drying. The dogwood will dry out in about 2 weeks. Fruits dried without heat treatment are healthier.
3. Dry berries are poured into a fabric or paper bag and stored in a ventilated, dry, dark place.

   Shelf life 2.5-3 years

4. Dried dogwood can be stored for three years from the date of harvesting.

The fruits are dried together with the stone. There is one seed for each berry. By its presence, you can identify a fake when purchasing in a supermarket.

If, when breaking a dried fruit, small seeds are found, it is a cherry tomato, which is sometimes sweetened and passed off as dogwood.

• What does dried dogwood look like?

These are small elongated fruits with wrinkled skin, reminiscent of large raisins. Dried dogwood has a red, wine color.

Features of consuming dogwood for diabetes

It is no coincidence that the beneficial dogwood is included in a number of drugs intended for the treatment of diabetes. A wide range of effects allows you to have not only a specific, but also a general strengthening effect on the body of a sick person.

The benefits of dried and dried product are as follows:

• pancreatic fermentation increases;
• metabolic processes return to normal;
• intestinal motility works well;
• immune defense increases;
• toxins and toxic compounds are removed from the body;
• “jumps” in blood pressure stop;
• cholesterol and blood sugar levels decrease.

If dried or dried dogwood is not suitable for food, then compotes, juices or infusions are prepared. Drinks retain most of the nutrients and perfectly quench thirst.

What explains the popularity of the healing berry?

The medicinal properties of dried dogwood are identical to those of fresh dogwood. Moreover, after drying, the berry becomes softer and sweeter, making it more pleasant to eat. Another advantage of dried fruits is their long shelf life and the ability to replenish vitamins during the winter.

Knowing how dried dogwood is beneficial for human health, you can safely stock up on this berry:

• has a tonic, immunostimulating and restorative effect;
• has anti-cold, antibacterial, antiviral properties, therefore it is often used for the treatment and prevention of seasonal diseases;
• there is a diuretic effect, improvement of the excretory system;
• helps improve appetite;
• fruits eliminate heartburn;
• is an effective remedy for diarrhea;
• stimulates the digestive process;
• the choleretic effect of fruits is noted;
• dried fruit is good for the human body with liver problems;
• helps prevent the development of gastritis;
• benefits of dried dogwood for the cardiovascular system: normalizes blood pressure, is especially useful for hypotensive patients, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, stabilizes sugar levels, is useful for anemia, etc.;
• relieves joint pain, it is recommended to include it in the diet for polyarthritis, rheumatism;
• reduces swelling of the legs;
• helps with intoxication of the body due to its ability to remove heavy metals;
• does not lead to weight gain, recommended as a sweet for obese people.

The valuable properties of dried berries can be listed for a long time. In addition, it is a low calorie product. 100 g of fruit contains 44 kcal. Dried berries contain slightly less calories.

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The benefits and harms of dried dogwood

Dried dogwood retains all the beneficial properties of fresh berries. Dogwood is rich in vitamin C, the content of which is higher than currants and almost equal to rose hips.

In addition, small-sized dogwood fruits contain a number of useful substances:

• disaccharides (fructose and glucose);
• phytoncides;
• organic acids (ascorbic, citric and succinic);
• vitamin B3;
• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• sodium;
• calcium.

Dried berries contain pectin and tannins, so they are used to remove oxalates, toxins and heavy metals from the body.

The berry seeds contain a large amount of vegetable oils and tannins. Therefore, they have an antibacterial, wound-healing, anti-inflammatory effect and are used in the treatment of diarrhea.

Dogwood improves appetite and metabolism, increases metabolism, normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which contributes to the loss of excess weight. It can relieve discomfort caused by spicy, sour or fatty foods.

Dogwood fruits increase hemoglobin levels, which is why they are often used for diseases of the blood, circulatory system and diabetes. It normalizes blood pressure and also makes the walls of blood vessels stronger and more elastic. In addition, it is often used for migraines, dizziness and tinnitus, and is also useful for those suffering from gout, typhoid and dysentery.

Dried berries added to tea, due to vitamin C, which improves immunity, and the anti-inflammatory properties of dogwood, are prescribed for colds and reduce body temperature.

Dried fruits help restore potency and solve problems with frequent urination, excessive sweating and others.

It is not recommended to use dogwood or its tinctures:

• before bedtime, as well as for people with an easily excitable psyche;
• people suffering from high stomach acidity and constipation;
• pregnant women;
• in large quantities to young children and older people.

We must not forget that everything is good in moderation, so eating excessive amounts of berries can lead to undesirable consequences.

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Recipes for colds, hypotension, diarrhea

What does dried fruit help with and how to prepare healing infusions, teas, and decoctions from the berries? Several traditional medicine recipes for healing the body:

1. Infusion for gargling: rinse 40 g of dried product, boil 0.5 liters of water. Pour over the berries and leave for 30 minutes. The same infusion can be used as a tonic during colds. It is enough to drink 1/4 glass three times a day before meals.
2. To treat and prevent influenza, prepare an alcohol tincture: sterilize a glass jar, put 500 g of dried fruits, pour 1 liter of vodka over them, add 1 tbsp. l. honey Leave for 3 months, strain.
3. Anti-cold tea: 10 g of tea leaves, 4 sprigs of mint, a small piece of ginger root, 4-5 dried dogwood fruits, 600 ml of boiling water, a little honey.

   Cold remedy

4. To increase pressure: 2 tbsp. l. pour a glass of water over the berries and cook for 20 minutes. Drink 0.5 glasses a day.
5. Diuretic: 0.5 tbsp. l. leaves and dry fruits pour 250 ml of water. Boil for a few minutes and leave for 8 hours. Dosage – half a glass per day.

To prepare a remedy for diarrhea, you need to soak 3 tbsp. l. dry berries, add a little starch, a glass of water. Boil the mixture until it becomes a jelly. Drink a third of a glass three times a day.

• Is dried dogwood good for diabetics?

The amount of carbohydrates in fruits is minimal, so they are allowed in moderate doses for diabetics. The glycemic index of the product is 25 units. The indicator is acceptable for people with this disease.

Dried fruits can be used as candy. It is possible to consume no more than 100 g per day. In addition, with the permission of a doctor, it is allowed to consume 250 ml of the healing infusion. To prepare the medicine, you need to take 10 g of fruit in a glass of boiling water and steam the infusion for half an hour.

A few more recipes in the video.

Useful properties of dried dogwood

Dried dogwood contains a huge amount of vitamin C. This is practically a record holder for the content of this vitamin, even compared to rowan and lemon.

In addition to vitamin C, many beneficial substances in the berry give the following beneficial properties:

1. Expectorant.
2. Diuretic.
3. Sweatshop.
4. Strengthens the immune system.
5. Choleretic.
6. General strengthening.
7. Tonic.

Thanks to these berries, when consumed regularly, the body is cleansed, sugar levels are reduced, and colds are alleviated.

Dried fruits from these berries perfectly help the intestines digest harmful, spicy, smoked foods. When consuming dried fruit compotes, the following is observed:

• increased appetite;
• toning the body;
• strengthening the immune system;
• removing toxins from the body.

The use of the product helps greatly with pain in the back and knee joints, as well as with frequent dizziness and tinnitus.

What are the benefits of dried dogwood for a woman?

Dried dogwood fruits are great for helping women increase their libido. Therefore, women who have problems with sexual desire or attraction to the opposite sex should regularly consume dried and dried dogwood.

In addition, dried berries have antispasmodic properties. This is important for those representatives of the fair sex who experience pronounced pain during menstruation.

In addition, dried fruits help remove toxins from the body, cleanse the intestines of toxins and strengthen the immune system.

When consuming decoctions of dried berries, the amount of specific female secretions is reduced.

Is it possible to eat dogwood during pregnancy?

Iron deficiency is a very big problem for pregnant women. If hemoglobin is low throughout pregnancy, then the child has a high risk of developing anemia.

In addition, dried fruits can reduce toxicosis and normalize the amount of potassium. With regular use, heartburn, which often plagues pregnant women in the last months of pregnancy, is significantly reduced.

All the general strengthening properties of the berry are also useful for pregnant women, as they will help prevent infectious and viral diseases that can adversely affect the child.

Beneficial properties of dried dogwood for men

If representatives of the stronger sex eat a dried product every day, it will be easier for them to restore the body after physical exertion. Eating berries also helps mitigate the effects of constant stress. All this strengthens the body and as a result the man becomes stronger and stronger, which has a positive effect on sexual performance.

Since the berries have a diuretic effect, they are very useful for the male genitourinary system. With regular use, a man can avoid inflammatory processes in the genitourinary tract, cystitis, and prostatitis.

3 Benefits and indications for use

The versatile benefits of dogwood fruits for the human body are due to their rich biochemical composition.

The berries of the bush have the following beneficial properties:

• activate the immune system;
• have a mild diuretic effect;
• cleanse from waste and toxins;
• tone;
• serve as a prevention of colds, lower fever;
• have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and urinary systems;
• normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, relieve constipation;
• increase hemoglobin in the blood;
• normalize blood pressure;
• stimulate brain activity;
• reduce swelling;
• improve appetite;
• speed up metabolism;
• eliminate inflammatory processes in the body;
• remove uric acid;
• relieve rheumatic pain.

The fruits are indicated for regular consumption for the following diseases and conditions:

• vitamin deficiency, anemia, low hemoglobin levels;
• frequent colds;
• physical and mental exhaustion;
• nervous tension, depression;
• intestinal disorder;
• diabetes;
• haemorrhoids;
• eczema;
• poisoning by heavy metal vapors (lead, mercury);
• overweight;
• heartburn;
• viral and infectious diseases;
• arthritis, rheumatism and gout;
• hypertension.

Dogwood is also used as an adjuvant in the treatment of pathologies of the endocrine system.

For preventive purposes, the fruits are consumed to improve vitality and general health.

Masks are made from the berries that effectively treat various skin inflammations and acne.

Dogwood has a positive effect on vision and skin. Decoctions from the leaves have diuretic and choleretic properties, and decoctions from dogwood seeds have sedative properties. An infusion of flowers helps in case of fever. Also, decoctions and infusions are used externally as compresses and for wiping the skin for various dermatological problems. Gargling with infusion of flowers relieves inflammation of the oral mucosa.

Dogwood seeds include up to 35% healing oils, due to which anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regenerating effects are manifested. These parts of the fetus are especially effective in the treatment and prevention of hemorrhoids. When roasted and ground, they can be a healthy alternative to coffee.

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3.1 For men

Since men are more involved in hard physical work, they become exhausted more often. As a result, the immune system cannot cope and the body becomes vulnerable to various diseases. Dogwood helps to cope with this problem, restoring protective functions in a short time. With regular consumption of the medicinal berry, resistance to colds increases.

Dogwood is considered a natural aphrodisiac, increasing sexual desire and libido.

3.2 For women

For women, dogwood fruits are no less useful. Due to the saturation of berries with vitamins and microelements, when they are included in the daily diet, the following occurs:

• enriching the body with many vital components;
• reduction of inflammatory processes;
• removal of waste and toxins;
• acceleration of metabolism, which leads to the burning of excess fat;
• increased performance.

help in case of uterine bleeding and leucorrhoea.

3.2.1 For pregnant women

The consumption of berries during pregnancy should be monitored by the attending physician, who will prescribe a safe and healthy daily intake. In general, when using such a supplement in the diet, only positive results are observed:

• ascorbic acid helps strengthen the protective functions of the mother’s body against viruses and bacteria;
• cardiac activity is normalized;
• excess fluid is removed, which prevents swelling;
• the lack of iron in the blood is compensated and hemoglobin increases;
• the acid-base balance is restored;
• the walls of blood vessels are strengthened;
• blood pressure is controlled;
• the risk of premature birth and miscarriage is reduced.

3.3 For children and the elderly

Since ancient times, dogwood berries have been given to young children for diarrhea and colds. True, there is one limitation - these fruits are contraindicated for babies under one year old. In other cases, start complementary feeding in small portions and observe the body’s reaction. If there are no negative manifestations (itching, skin irritation, intestinal upset), then the dosage can be gradually increased.

Recommended daily allowances:

• from 1 to 2 years – 50–100 g;
• 2–3 years – 150 g;
• from 3 to 6 years – 200 g.

Along with fresh berries, you can prepare and give various desserts to children: compote, fruit drink, jelly, jam, preserves.

In old age, new diseases appear and old ones worsen: changes occur in the brain, rheumatism, hypertension, decreased immunity, heart failure, etc. Dogwood serves as an effective prophylactic for preventing diseases. However, due to their tonic effect, the fruits are not eaten before bed, so as not to cause insomnia.

3.4 For diabetics

The fruits are indicated for diabetes mellitus due to the presence of fructose, organic acids and phytoncides in their composition. So, fructose is sweeter than sugar, but insulin is not needed for its absorption.

The benefits of berries are as follows:

• lower glucose levels;
• remove “bad” cholesterol;
• normalize blood pressure;
• restore healthy metabolism;
• improve digestion;
• cleanse the body of harmful substances;
• stabilize blood pressure.

An important factor is that the berries do not contain fats that provoke obesity and atherosclerosis. Diabetics are more susceptible to these diseases than other people.

Help with hemorrhoids

From dogwood seeds you can prepare a good medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids. First, they will have to be dried and ground in a coffee grinder. Then take 1 tbsp. l. the resulting mass and pour a glass of boiling water. You need to infuse the raw materials for 10-12 hours so that all the oils and healing microelements are released from the seeds. You can make lotions from the resulting concentrate. They help regenerate venous tissue and resist microbes developing in the damaged area.

It won’t hurt to eat an additional 10-15 berries a day half an hour before meals to reduce blood flow in the presence of internal hemorrhoids.

If the season is long over and there are no fresh fruits, dried or dogwood jam will do. Supporters of the drug treatment method can use pharmacological agents produced on the skeleton of the bones. Dogwood extracts are also suitable for making your own suppositories or tampons to relieve itching.

Toning teas and compotes

Vitamin compote is prepared from dried dogwood and rose hips. The collection is mixed in a 2:1 ratio. Pour 3 tbsp. l. mix 0.5 liters of water, boil over low heat for half an hour, filter and drink.

A decoction to increase tone and strengthen the immune system is prepared from 1 liter of water, 5 tbsp. l. dried fruit Boil the mixture for several minutes and let it brew for 2 hours. Drink the decoction for general weakness. Dosage – 3 times a day, 70-80 ml. This drink is also useful for heart disease.

Healing compote

Dogwood - a source of beauty for women

Masks with the addition of crushed berries nourish the skin, saturate it with vitamins and improve the complexion. Recipes:

1. For normal skin: egg white + 0.5 tsp. starch + 2 tbsp. l. fruits
2. For oily: 2 tbsp. l. mineral water + 2 drops of lavender ether + 2 tbsp. l. dogwood.
3. For dry: 2 tbsp. l. banana pulp + 1 tbsp. l. olive oil + 3 tbsp. l. berries
4. Anti-aging mask: 2 tbsp. l. banana pulp + 1 tsp. ground oatmeal + 1 tsp. starch + 2 tbsp. l dried fruit.

All masks are applied to cleansed skin, kept for no more than 20 minutes, and then thoroughly washed off with water. After the mask, it is recommended to apply an emollient cream.

Contraindications and norms of use

Benefits and harms are so interconnected that losing sight of even the smallest details is dangerous. It is worth noting that medicinal dogwood has a number of contraindications. In some cases, the berry does more harm than good:

1. Due to its astringent effect, the product is not recommended for constipation.
2. If the stomach has high acidity, dried fruit is prohibited.
3. Stomach diseases in the acute stage are a clear contraindication. The berry should be eaten in small quantities outside the stage of exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, then it will be beneficial.
4. An excess of dried raw materials is fraught with increased nervous excitability due to the tonic effect of the fruit.
5. For those suffering from insomnia, it is better to refrain from eating berries, especially in the afternoon.
6. There are cases of individual intolerance.

Dogwood can be eaten not as a medicine, but as a sweet dish. But even in this case, you need to know when to stop. The recommended serving of dried berries per day for a healthy adult is up to 200 g.

Dogwood fruits taste good, are easy to harvest, can be stored for a long time, and are widely used in medicine, cosmetology, and cooking. They are not only suitable as a sweet snack, but also serve as an excellent way to improve health. When used correctly, dried fruit can significantly alleviate the course of many diseases and speed up recovery.

When not to eat dogwood

A healthy red berry can be harmful if a person has some health problems:

• increased uterine tone in pregnant women and a real threat of miscarriage;
• chronic insomnia, since decoctions tone the body and can increase the period of vigor, negatively affecting sleep;
• emotional excitability;
• chronic constipation;
• kidney problems (especially chronic diseases);
• high acidity of gastric juice, ulcers, gastritis;
• individual intolerance.

Doren is one of the tasty and healthy crops that grow in our country. Exotic fruits are not always available, and their impact on overall health can be difficult to predict. Dogwood from the Russian expanses will strengthen the immune system and add strength. It will help keep the body in good shape when it is most needed. An inconspicuous, small berry boasts a huge impact potential and brings real benefits to humans without compromising health.