The blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum), also known as black currant or cassis, is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its berries. It is native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia, where it prefers damp fertile soils and is widely cultivated both commercially and domestically.

It is winter hardy, but cold weather at flowering time during the spring reduces the size of the crop. Bunches of small, glossy black fruit develop along the stems in the summer and ...

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What is acerola cherry?

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Acerola Cherry (Malpighia glabra) is a plant that originates in America. [ <a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/17678" target="_blank" data-ref="Malpighia glabra" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a> ] The bush blooms from April to November, with the fruits ripening 3-4 weeks after flowering. It gives cherries which are 1-4 cm in diameter. At first they look green, then switch to orange-red and reach the final bright red color at full ripening.

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What is Acerola Cherry useful for?

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Besides containing a huge amount of vitamin C,&nbsp; acerola cherries contain other beneficial nutrients.

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Rich in vitamin C

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Vitamin C is necessary for immune function, collagen production and carnitine synthesis, which plays a role in transforming fat into energy. Vitamin C also plays a role in the production of neurotransmitters, which in turn are involved in the normal function of the nervous, cerebral and other systems.&nbsp;

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Due to the extremely rich amount of vitamin C, acerola is often used to help or prevent a cold or flu. It has more vitamin C than blackcurrant and rosehip.

Phytonutrients

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Phytonutrients identified in the acerola cherry include carotenoids, phenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties. [ <a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/HPLC_and_in_vitro_evaluation_of_antioxidant_properties_of_fruit_from_Malpighia_glabra_Malpighiaceae_at_different_stages_of_maturation_29180061" target="_blank" data-ref="HPLC and in vitro evaluation of antioxidant properties of fruit from Malpighia glabra (Malpighiaceae) at different stages of maturation. | Билкови и природни лекарства" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp;]

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The fruit also contains provitamin A as carotenoids, which means they are transformed into vitamin A when the body needs nutrients. Other vitamins contained in acerola are B1, B2, B3, plus minerals iron, phosphorus, and calcium.&nbsp;

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The main phenols present in acerola are in the form of phenolic acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins. These compounds are useful for combating oxidative damage, along with antioxidant nutrients. Phenolic compounds are one of the key secondary metabolites that have a variety of structures and subsequently a variety of useful functions present ubiquitously in plants.&nbsp;

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Rich content of pectin

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Acerola cherry can support digestive health. Pectin is a soluble dietary fiber, methylated ester of polylacturonic acid, which makes up about a third of the dry matter of the cell wall in the fruits of acerola and exerts a powerful prebiotic effect.&nbsp;

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Prebiotic fibers are fermented by beneficial bacteria present in the colon to produce beneficial compounds that maintain immunity and signal beneficial actions throughout the body. [&nbsp;<a href="https://academic.oup.com/cdn/article/2/3/nzy005/4828321" target="_blank" data-ref="Health Effects and Sources of Prebiotic Dietary Fiber" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;]

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Is acerola cherry more useful than ascorbic acid?

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When a food is consumed in its original state (instead of processed), the body can absorb more nutrients. In the case of cherry acerola, especially if the fruit is organic, the nutritional content is much richer and provides many other substances other than vitamin C.&nbsp;

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In addition, there are additional nutritional benefits from eating fruit. The fruit will provide bioflavonoids, minerals, vitamins, trace elements, as well as useful organic acids. It is known that these nutrients work in synergy with vitamin C in terms of absorption and activity.&nbsp;

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How-to-take-acerola?

How to take acerola?

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If possible, consumption of the fruit part of the acerola plant is recommended. Its taste is usually described as sweet, fragrant and a astringent. It is easy to eat acerola raw or prepared in dishes.

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The best way to get the fruits is to grow on your own, because cherry acerola quickly spoils. You can also keep fresh acerola cherries by freezing them as soon as you gather them.

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The acerola fruit is most often found in the form of dietary supplements. This is because the berry decomposes within five days of harvesting, losing much of its nutrients. Even juices spoil easily, unless preservatives are added. Still, the best way to take cherry acerola is by consuming the fruits themselves. Supplements shouldn't be your first choice.

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Are there side effects when consuming acerola?

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It is possible to consume too much of the fruit, which in turn causes digestive disorders. To avoid problems or discomfort, take milligram doses of acerola, similar to any vitamin C supplement.

Acerola cherries contain 30 times more vitamin C than oranges and have more vitamin C than other fruits such as blackcurrant and rosehip. Rich in essential nutrients including carotenoids, B vitamins, vitamin A, flavonoid minerals and anthocyanins, acerola fruit is a great addition to a healthy diet. Only should not overdo it with the amount, since this natural immunostimulant can upset the gastrointestinal tract.

The Amazing Benefits of Acerola Cherry (Malpighia glabra) 

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Adaptation of the text: Rositsa Tashkova, Master of Molecular Biology and Microbiology

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The Russian state occupies vast territories with diverse climatic conditions and includes many peoples and their culture. This makes especially interesting the study of their folk medicine.

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Medicinal plants have been used in the lands that make up modern Russia since ancient times. A study of numerous written sources shows that herbal treatments were applied by the Scythians living in the northern territories along the Black Sea coast between the Dniester and Don rivers (from the 7th century BC to the 1st century AD).

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The collection and use of medicinal plants in Russia became especially widespread during the reign of Peter I (1672-1725), who personally grew medicinal herbs in his private garden. &nbsp;

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This article is devoted to the most common herbal recipes from Russian folk medicine for the treatment of various dermatological diseases. Medicinal plants are well known and available in our country. The information is taken from the article "Russian traditional medicine in dermatology", published in 2018 in the journal Clinics in Dermatology. [<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738081X18300439" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>]

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The authors Prof. Dr. Olisova, Prof. Dr. Snarskaya, Prof. Dr. Gladko and Prof. Dr. Burova are dermatologists with long-standing practice in Moscow and London.

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In <a href="/p/liesni_rietsiepti_ot_ruskata_narodna_mieditsina_za_liechieniie_na_kozhni_zaboliavaniia_chast_1_vitiligho_infiektsii_bradavitsi_bc3df7f8_9ae1_4e6a_a6f1_ceb16618772d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">the first part of the article</a>, you learned what are the recipes that Russian folk medicine uses to treat vitiligo, infections and warts, and in <a href="/p/liesni_rietsiepti_ot_ruskata_narodna_mieditsina_za_liechieniie_na_kozhni_zaboliavaniia_chast_2_aknie_diermatit_rozatsieia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">the </a>second - for acne, dermatitis and rosacea. Here you will find recipes for dealing with hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis.

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Herbal Recipes For Dealing With Hyperpigmentation

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There are many causes of hyperpigmentation. It can be focal or diffuse and in most cases is due to increased melanin production. Diffuse pigmentation indicates systemic disease, for example, Addison's disease and hemochromatosis.

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Hyperpigmentation may have a paraneoplastic character. After inflammation, hyperpigmentation is the most common cause of focal pigmentation, while melasma and ochronosis have a more complex etiology.

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Folk medicine does not distinguish between types of hyperpigmentation and should therefore be used with caution.

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Russian folk medicine uses the whitening properties of lemon, grapefruit, sauerkraut, radish, parsley, cucumber, egg white, oatmeal, dandelion juice and milkweed (asclepias). It also uses dairy products such as kefir, whey and fermented milk to make lotions to treat pigmented skin.

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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) belongs to the genus Cucumis of the Cucurbitaceae family. Studies show high antioxidant activity, analgesic and anti-inflammatory action (thanks to flavonol fizetin).

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Cucumber has been used to relieve headaches, seeds - such as diuretic, juice - applied topically against acne and hyperpigmentation.

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It contains vitamins B and C, honey, potassium, manganese, proteolytic enzymes, rutin, oxidase, succinic and maleic dehydrogenases, etc. Alpha- and Beta-amirin, sytosterols and hellebozids are found in seeds, and hellebobids B and C and ferredoxin in the leaves.

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The effectiveness of cucumber preparations in the treatment of hyperpigmentation is also due to the proposed inhibitory tyrosine activity of the plant.

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Lemon is used as a means of treating hyperpigmentation due to its high concentration of vitamin C, as well as as peeling of the skin. Other fruits high in vitamin C include tomatoes, red peppers, potatoes, blackcurrants and citrus fruits.

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Recipe-1:-Lemon-solution-for-skin-whitening

Recipe 1: Lemon solution for skin whitening

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Preparation: Dilute the freshly squeezed lemon juice with water in a ratio of 1:10.

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Method of administration: Apply the solution several times a day to the affected skin.

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Recipe 2: Mask with starch and lemon juice against dark spots on the skin

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Preparation: Mask made of starch and lemon juice for sun lentigo - depending on the number of stains, half or a tablespoon of potato starch is dissolved in freshly squeezed lemon juice until a dense mass forms.

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Method of administration: Apply to the pigmentation areas and leave for 20-25 minutes. Note that lemon juice can irritate the skin.

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Recipe 3: Cucumber peel for skin depigmentation

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Method of application: The skin can be bleached and toned using cucumber juice or by rubbing fresh cucumber slices on the affected areas.

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Fresh cucumber slices can also be applied to closed eyelids to reduce puffiness.

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Recipe 4: Cucumber peel infusion

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Preparation: Peel the cucumber. Place 3 tablespoons of finely chopped peel in a container, pour 1 cup of 40% vodka or 40% medical alcohol, close the container tightly and leave until the contents turn greenish.

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Method of administration: Apply the infusion to the pigmented areas.

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Recipe-5:-Blackcurrant-mask

Recipe 5: Blackcurrant mask

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Preparation: A mask of blackcurrant is prepared from a tablespoon of unripe fruits and a tablespoon of honey.

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Method of administration: The mask should be carefully rubbed on the face and left for half an hour. It is then removed and the face is rinsed with a 1:10 solution of lemon juice and water.

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Recipe 6: Potato mask

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Preparation: A mask of grated raw potatoes is prepared with the addition of a few drops of vegetable oil, a tablespoon of milk and almond bran.

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Method of administration: The mask is applied to the pigmented skin for 20 minutes.

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Recipe 7: Mask with honey and fish oil

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Honey mask, which includes fish oil, is suitable for the skin at any age.

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Preparation: All components must be mixed in equal proportions.

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Method of administration: The mask should be applied for 15 minutes.

Recipe-8:-Onion-juice

Recipe 8: Onion juice

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Onion juice for the treatment of freckles and lentigo (spots from the sun).

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Method of application: Wipe the face with fresh onion juice. To reduce possible irritation, the skin is smeared with a thin layer of sour cream, which is then removed with warm water. This method can be used in dry and normal skin.

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Recipe 9: Oatmeal soap

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Preparation: Grind the oatmeal and tuck into a piece of wet gauze.

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Method of application: This soap is used for washing without removing the oat flakes from the gauze - instead of another type of soap or shower gel. If necessary, moisturizer can be applied after washing.

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Recipe 10: Mask with white clay and lemon juice

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Preparation: Add clay powder to freshly squeezed lemon juice to the consistency of the paste.

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Method of administration: Apply only to affected areas for about 20 minutes.

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Recipe 11: Mask with white clay with different juices

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Preparation: Dilute the white clay powder with cucumber juice, juice of pressed parsley leaves, ofica juice, blackcurrant juice or sauerkraut juice.

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Method of administration: Apply the paste for 20 minutes.

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Recipe 12: Calendula juice

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Method of application: Fresh flower juice or calendula leaves can be used for application on pigmented skin areas several times a day.

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Recipe 13: Ice cubes from the fruits of guelder rose

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Preparation: Viburnum opulus fresh fruit juice is frozen in small forms.

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Method of administration: The skin is rubbed vigorously and massaged with ice cubes at least twice a day.

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Other folk remedies for the treatment of pigmentation include grapefruit, pomegranate, birch juice, blackcurrant juice and ofica, as well as juice squeezed from fresh parsley and dandelion leaves. Pigmented areas are smeared with one of the above freshly squeezed juices several times a day.

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Recipe 14: Fermented dairy products

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Method of administration: Fermented dairy products such as kefir and yogurt are recommended for smearing on unwanted pigmentation 2-3 times a day.

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Recipe 15: Elderflower infusion

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Preparation: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over about 5-6 dried black elder flower buds, cover tightly and leave until completely cool. Strain and dilute the resulting infusion with about half a glass of clean water.

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Method of application: Soak a piece of wool in the reconstituted solution and apply to the pigmented areas. As soon as the wool begins to dry, it should be moistened again and the process repeated 3-4 times each day.

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Recipe 16: Cabbage juice mask

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It is believed that the mask of cabbage juice is an effective means of removing freckles, sunny strips and fine wrinkles.

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Method of administration: Apply to the skin using a piece of cotton for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cold water. It is recommended to do this 2-3 times a week.

Herbal-anti-wrinkle-recipes

Herbal anti-wrinkle recipes

Recipe-1:-Potato-mask

Recipe 1: Potato mask

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Potato mask for sensitive skin prone to irritations, with puffiness of the face and wrinkles.

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Preparation: Peel the raw potatoes, finely grate them and place the resulting paste between two layers of gauze.

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Method of application: Apply gauze with the paste to the face for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water. The mask smoothes, softens, moisturizes and tones the skin. For acne treatment - keep the mask on for 1-2 hours.

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Easy Recipes From Russian Folk Medicine For The Treatment Of Skin Diseases. Part 3: Hyperpigmentation, Wrinkles, Psoriasis, Hyperhidrosis