We are so used to admiring overseas exotic fruits that we no longer pay attention to what is growing nearby. Meanwhile, our fertile land brings us no less useful fruits with a very unusual taste. For example, medlar ordinary. We will talk about this fruit tree.
Where loquat grows
The place of growth of this amazing plant depends on its variety. Distinguish medlar Japanese and German. The latter, by the way, gained its distribution in Ukraine, Moldova, the Caucasus and in the Caspian regions. Outwardly, the fruits of these two types of unusual plants differ only in shape: small "apples" hanging in small clusters from branches of German medlar, a little more rounded than the fruits of their Asian counterpart. In addition, they differ in flowering and fruiting times. Japanese medlar is an evergreen tree up to three meters high, which pleases with fruits only in the spring. In contrast, the German (Caucasian) beauty bears fruit in the cold season and retains its fruits on the tree until severe frosts.
Beneficial features
The list of healing qualities possessed by medlar, as it is, in nature, is unlimited. These fruits, unique in composition and taste, are recommended to be consumed fresh. The 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, this is one of the few fruits that strengthen the intestinal wall. It is noteworthy that, depending on the degree of ripening, the healing properties that medlar possesses also change. What are the fruits if you have diarrhea? For this, it is necessary 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. The ripe medlar has the opposite effect. How to eat it with constipation? Enough every morning on an empty stomach several fruits.
Healing broth
In treatment in folk medicine, not only the fruit is used, but also the leaves of medlar. For example, a decoction made from them helps with diarrhea. A tablespoon of dried leaves brewed in one glass of boiling water is an excellent remedy for tonsillitis. 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. You need to insist for several days. After which the product is filtered and taken orally 100 grams 3 times a day. With an irritating dry cough, it is recommended to drink this tincture in a warm form through a straw.
Tasty loquat
The benefit of these wonderful fruits increases many times, if you use them fresh. However, various dishes prepared from them have no less nutritional value. From medlar you can cook compotes, jam and jams. The pulp of fruits is used as a filling for delicious baking. You can also make an incredibly delicious dessert. He will need a handful of medlar and a couple of bananas. We grind these ingredients in a blender and put on a plate. Sprinkle with almonds on top of delicious mashed potatoes. To get the most out of exotic goodies, such as medlar, as it is, and not everyone knows how to cook, you need to look into eastern and Asian cuisines.