Dried raspberries, beneficial properties, chemical composition and preparation

It is no secret that many plants are widely used in scientific and folk medicine. Most often, medicinal raw materials of plant origin, prepared for future use, are dried. One of the recognized medicines is dried raspberries, the beneficial properties of which have long been known and are successfully used in the treatment of many diseases.

Content:

• Chemical composition of dried raspberries
• Beneficial properties of dry raspberries, indications for use, contraindications
• Dried Raspberry Recipes
• How to pick and dry raspberries correctly

Chemical composition of dried raspberries

Fresh raspberries contain up to 85% water and about 8-9% sugars. They are also a rich source of vitamins and other nutrients. During the drying process, the berries lose water and the content of nutrients in them increases. Thus, one hundred grams of dry raspberries contain:

• protein 4.2 g
• carbohydrates 43.4 g
• fat 2.6 g

The calorie content of dried raspberries is 241 kcal per 100 g. Carbohydrates provide such a high calorie content to dry berries. They are represented mainly by fructose, sucrose and glucose. Dry berries also contain organic acids:

• apple
• wine
• salicylic
• lemon

Dried raspberries also contain vitamins C, PP, group B, A and E. In addition, beneficial features it also provides the content of macro- and microelements:

• copper
• molybdenum
• cobalt
• gland
• potassium
• magnesium

The content of essential oils, pectin compounds, phytosterols, tannins increases the benefits of dry raspberries. Not only the berries, but also the dried leaves, shoot tips and flowers of this shrub have beneficial properties.

Beneficial properties of dry raspberries, indications for use, contraindications

The presence of vitamin C and other vitamins in dry raspberries has a positive effect on the immune system, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and increases the body’s adaptive capabilities. Vitamin C also promotes better absorption of iron and other elements. The cobalt content has a beneficial effect on metabolism, promotes the elimination of toxins, and activates enzymes.

An element such as copper stimulates the absorption of nutrients, especially proteins and carbohydrates. It prevents disturbances in the formation of the skeleton. Potassium improves the functioning of the heart muscle. Organic acids have anti-inflammatory properties properties, and pectin and tannins have a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Indications for the use of dry raspberries are:

• heat
• inflammatory processes, especially of the respiratory and digestive organs
• loss of strength and vitamin deficiencies, including scurvy
• anemia
• fragility of blood vessels and tendency to bleeding
• high pressure
• vomiting of various natures
• lack of appetite
• hangover syndrome
• colds

The use of dry raspberries is also indicated for skin problems, especially in the treatment of acne and erysipelas. Like any medicine, dry raspberries have contraindications for use. Considering that raspberries have quite strong allergic properties, they are contraindicated for people suffering from allergic reactions to raspberries.

Raspberry preparations should be taken sparingly by people with kidney disease during exacerbations. If a person is undergoing treatment with drugs against increased blood clotting, then during the period of treatment you should refrain from eating dry raspberries. You should use this product with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so as not to provoke a food allergy in your baby.

Dried Raspberry Recipes

Dry raspberry tea

If you have a high temperature and an incipient cold or flu, tea made from dried raspberries will help. To prepare it you will need 2 liters of dried raspberries. Art.; water 250 ml; and 1 tsp. honey if desired.

• Heat water to boiling
• Add raspberries
• Let stand for 10 - 15 minutes
• Add honey if desired

Drink all the resulting tea and immediately go to bed under a warm blanket. Important! If you sweat profusely after drinking tea, you should definitely change your clothes.

Video on how to properly dry raspberries:

Infusion for gargling and mouthwash

If your throat hurts or there are signs of stomatitis, you need to prepare an infusion of raspberries. To do this, you need to heat 0.5 liters of water. Add 3-4 tablespoons of raw materials. Leave everything covered for half an hour. Rinse your mouth or throat with the resulting infusion once every three to four hours. This infusion can be used to wipe problem areas of the skin. For infusion, tea and decoction to be beneficial, raspberries need to be consumed correctly prepare.

How to pick and dry raspberries correctly

The quality of dried raspberries will be significantly affected by their correct collection. If the berries are intended to be dried at home, then raspberries should not be picked in the rain, early morning or evening. The best time to pick tender berries is a sunny, dry afternoon.

Ripe, but not overripe berries are suitable for drying. Let us collect slightly unripe raspberries for drying. It is advisable to pick berries without stalks. It is most convenient to collect in small and shallow containers or baskets.

It is advisable to dry the berries immediately after picking. If the raw materials have survived transportation, then before drying you need to remove the bruised berries.

Also, when sorting raspberries, plant debris and debris are removed from them. Before drying raspberries at home, it is better not to wash them; the delicate berries will instantly become saturated with water. Prepared raspberries should be laid out in one layer on a suitable surface and placed in the sun.

In the evening, bring the berries into a dry room, otherwise they will become saturated with atmospheric moisture. In the morning, take the raspberries out into the sun again. After 5-6 days the berry will be completely dry. It must be poured into cardboard boxes lined with clean paper. Store in a dry place for no longer than 24 months.

If the weather is unstable, then you can dry the raspberries in the sun for 1-2 days, and then dry them in the oven or in a special drying cabinet at a temperature of + 50 + 60 degrees. Harvesting dried raspberries is a necessary and useful thing, especially if the family has children prone to colds. diseases.