The Saúco belongs to the Mother’s family. It blooms from the beginning of May to mi d-June. Despite its short life, it is very useful.
A warning the most important thing is to know what berries to collect. Only black berries are useful and reds are poisonous.
Composition and calories
The Saúco composition is very varied. Enzymes, essential oils, amino acids, anthocyanins, paraffinic substances, vitamins: all this is inside a berry. In addition, there is a lot of phosphorus, calcium, potassium copper and other chemical substances.
The caloric value of the berry is 73kcal per 100g of product. The plant practically has no fat or protein. It consists of 70% water and has 100 grams of product with 7. 6 g of fiber and 11 g of carbohydrates.
Vitamin content per 100 g of product is as follows
- A – up to 40 µg;
- B1 – up to 0. 08 mg;
- B2 – up to 0. 05 mg;
- B5 – up to 15 mg;
- B6 – up to 27 mg;
- B9 – up to 7 µg;
- C – up to 40 mg;
- PP – up to 1 mg.
If we take into account not only the berry, but also the other components, the cortex contains a considerable amount of sugar. Inflorescences contain essential oils, minerals and tannins.
Properties of the Saúco
Saúco is useful in every way. It is widely used in therapy and the treatment of many diseases. It is able to clean the toxins and impurities organism. Strengthens the immune system, enriching it with vitamins and minerals.
Useful and healing properties
Saúco is a user of useful vitamins and minerals. Therefore, this plant is famous as a remedy for most ailments:
- Helps prevent cancer. Baya is used as a cancer prophylactic. After many investigations, doctors have concluded that the plant can reduce small tumors of the internal organs. Therefore, the Saúco is prescribed against stomach and liver cancer.
- Help in gynecological ailments. When enriching the organism with minerals and vitamins, berry helps fight various diseases by reinforcing the human immune system.
- Heals arthritis and rheumatism. The plant has strong purifying properties. Saúco’s solution, when used regularly, is able to combat these diseases. The point is that when it is constantly used, a reaction is produced in the body aimed at eliminating toxic and harmful acids of the body. From the first hours, the patient feels an improvement in his state.
- Normalizes metabolism. If your metabolism is altered, an infusion of the roots or inflorescences of the plant can normalize these bodily problems. For this, it will be necessary to take the infusion regularly and wait for 2 to 3 weeks.
For the women
Although the black Saúco berry is poisonous, in the appropriate doses it can also be beneficial. Especially its properties are good for the woman’s body. The tincture of Saúco Negro is good for female diseases. The solution is capable of relieving inflammation of female genital organs, promoting the healing of erosions and ulcers within the female body, helps against fungi and gusts.
Saúco’s infusion is also prescribed against intestinal diseases. Staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli are eliminated from the body with the regular consumption of the Saúco solution.
Saúco infusion can also be used for cosmetic problems of the face. If you have black points or freckles that you don’t like, you must rub your face with it 2 times a day. After 2-3 weeks, black points and freckles will begin to disappear from your face. The Black Saúco is a good body cleaner.
For men
Saúco is often used to combat prostatitis. Experienced doctors recommend using the plant juice, to combat male ailment. Such treatment is approved only for men who have problems with the absolutely healthy digestive tract and stomach.
The juice must be collected during the flowering period of the berry. Then you have to store it in small bottles. For lon g-term storage, it is recommended to add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to 6 percent to the container. The method of using this medicine is quite simple:
- A glass of clean water is drink in the morning;
- 40 minutes after drinking water, 1 tablespoon of Saúco juice is taken;
- After taking the medication, for an hour it is forbidden to eat (breakfast after an hour).
The medicine is taken for 10 days. Symptoms may get worse during treatment. This is good. It means that the juice of the plant has had effect and fights the male ailment. The most frequent is that there is an exacerbation on 4-5 from the beginning of the application.
For children
Saúco is used well for preventive purposes. To do this, the berries must be consumed once a day, 50 ml each time. Doctors have conducted experiments on this subject. For the experiment they chose children, who had to lead a normal life during the winter flu season, but at the same time take this solution. And when almost all the other children had flu, the participants in the experiment were not affected.
Saúco syrup is also an excellent remedy for a large number of ailments. It helps purify blood and counteract the development of tumors of various types. It is effective against ailments such as:
- immunodeficiency;
- myomas;
- malignant or benign tumors;
- vision problems;
- colds;
- rubella;
- anemia;
- cysts
Damages and contraindications
Like any other medicinal berry, Saúco berries have contraindications and negative properties. Fact. The Saúco is strictly contraindicated in children under 13.
The damage caused by the Saúco can occur when collecting the berries itself. In that case, the main thing is not to confuse the red berry with the black. They do not differ much in the color, one is dark and poisonous red (with bad light it can be confused with the black), the other is absolutely black and useful.
In addition, Saúco is contraindicated in the following health problems
- Crohn’s disease;
- Gastrointestinal tract diseases
- ulcers;
- Colic.
Important! Pregnant women without the recommendation and consultation of a doctor are prohibited from consuming Saúco in any of their forms. Saúco juice can cause irreparable damage to the baby or even interrupt pregnancy.
Special uses
Saúco has broad uses in popular medicine and cosmetology. The decoctions and tinctures made with the berry are very useful and can cure many ailments. Their therapeutic creams can cure wounds and relieve swelling. Its properties make it almost irreplaceable in these areas.
Saúco decoction – Therapeutic properties
To prepare this broth, half a cup of berries are needed, which are poured over 1 liter of hot water and boiled for 5-6 minutes. After infusion for an hour. After the decoction is ready for use. It is used in the following cases:
- In the presence of diabetes, 1 tablespoon is taken a day;
- For irrigation in diseases of female genital organs;
- In kidney problems it is used as a diuretic;
- For flu and colds.
Black Saúco Root Decoction
Saúco roots decoction is used in kidneys, urinary problems, diabetes, swelling, rheumatitis. It has a good diuretic effect. Due to its beneficial properties, the decoction heats the hips and groin area, which increases blood circulation in the kidneys. The decoction is also effective for injuries to the female genital apparatus.
To prepare the decoction, pour water on the roots of Saúco in a proportion of 1 to 4 and boil for 30 minutes. Strain the decoction and is already ready for use.
IMPORTANT: Before applying the decoction internally, previously drop a couple of drops on the skin of the hands. If no reaction or ardor occurs in a few minutes, the decoction can be drink as prescribed.
Longevity drink
To prepare this drink you will need
- 20 grams of berries;
- 1 liter of boiled water;
- 30 grams of honey.
The berries are added to the water and boil over low heat. After boiling, honey is added and left for 5 minutes. After cooking, the drink is taken instead of tea. If after taking it you really want to go to the bathroom, try to replace 20 grams of berries by 10. The berries have a laxative effect, and not all age bodies are able to support such a plant.
For a long time it has been believed that this drink really prolongs life. The point is that Saúco berry is a product that relieves aging. The product itself is a rejuvenator of the skin and organs. Clean the body and normalize its operation.
Saúco honey
Saúco honey is a very useful product. It is used since antiquity as a remedy for many diseases. In addition, it is also delicious. To obtain such a product, you can start from
- 1 kg of sugar
- 1 liter of water;
- 300 grams of berries;
- 1 teaspoon of citric acid.
Before doing, first collect carefully the berries of the rubble and leaves and rinse thoroughly. After pouring the berries into a Honda saucepan, 1 liter of water is poured, covered and allowed to infusion all night.
In the morning you have to boil the content of the pot for half an hour and cool it. When the broth has cooled, the bouquets are removed, they are squeezed and put again in the pot to continue boiling. It is boiled another 15 minutes, the heat is lowered to a minimum, the sugar is added and it is allowed to cook over low heat. Let cook over low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Add citric acid 10 minutes before the boiling end. Your honey is ready.
Attention! You can use honey only if you are not allergic to honey itself or the berries of Saúco. Do not use a lot of honey at the same time. A teaspoons at 1 reception are enough. Pregnant women should not take more than 1 teaspoon of honey at the same time.
The plant produces a very tasty and healthy wine. To prepare it exclusively with the old recipe, it is enough to use ceramics or glassware. Everything must be clean. To prepare the drink, you will need
- 400 grams of sugar or 100 grams of honey, to choose;
- 4 kg of fresh berries.
The berries must be washed and dryed carefully. After squeezing the juice. The sugar is added to the liquid and removed until dissolved. We pour the future came into a glass container, we cover it with gauze and let it stand for 3-4 days.
At the end of the day, the must be poured into a container with siphon, so that it is only full. Without this, the wine will not be complete. Leave the wine in your container in a warm place, where you will infuse. The first fermentation period lasts at least 20 days.
The Saúco in Cosmetology
The berries of Saúco are for the aestheticists a bodyguard for the skin. Thanks to its composition, the berry, periodically used, enriches and tones the skin, enriching it with minerals and vitamins. Protects it against infectious diseases.
It is added to skin care products and used to calm swelling under the eyes. The actors and actresses often use the Saúco before the actions to eliminate the unpleasant aspect of the dark circles.
Saúco leaves are used in massage oils. They teach a pleasant fragrance and have an ant i-infection effect. Saúco is only used in cosmetics manufactured in foreign countries: the United States, Germany and Italy.
How is it collected and how long is preserved?
Only mature berries, roots, leaves and cortex should be collected. Everything else is useless. When collecting, keep in mind that:
- The inflorescences are collected in early June, at the peak of flowering;
- The fruits are collected in early September, since only mature can be used at home;
- The cortex must be collected at the end of March;
- The roots must be collected in November;
- The leaves must be collected in spring and dry outdoors.
Store in sacks or paper bags, shelter of moisture, for a maximum of 3 years.
Saúco’s berry is a useful berry that has broad uses in many industries. Thanks to its properties, it is widely used in popular medicine, you can make your own wine, honey, medications for many diseases and preventive infusions. But for all this, you have to take into account your harmful. It should not be consumed in large quantities and in certain situations. It is always necessary to know the pros and cons. And in no case use the Red Saúco berry on its own – it is poisonous.
