Chinese dereza: properties and applications

Chinese dereza is a shrub with soft creeping stems with short spines. The berries of the plant, which people call "wolf" and "royal thorns", have a juicy red or bright orange color, ripen in the middle of autumn. Refers to the family of Solanaceae.

A bit of history

Dereza Chinese was known to the people back in ancient China, when the Tang dynasty dominated . Almost all compositions of fortifying formulas consisted of berries of this plant. In China, there is even a legend associated with the tree: once, passing by a village, the official saw a not very pleasant picture - a young girl beat the old man. He was indignant at what was happening and expressed his displeasure. But it turned out that the old man was a grandson to this girl. The official asked her with great surprise, how is this possible? To which she replied that all her family drinks an amazing drink of longevity, so they are all young and beautiful. The grandson categorically refuses to use it, therefore he looks like an old man. A drink of longevity is a simple decoction of a tree. "

Where does it grow?

The main place of growth of this shrub is the northern and central regions of China. Although it is also common in Korea and Japan. Chinese Dereza loves settling on stony crevasses, roads, houses, on the slopes of mountains and foothills with dry soil.

Beneficial features

This plant is used in folk medicine. Diseases with which the Chinese deregus helps to fight, a lot:

• hypertension;
• Impaired vision. It is proved that the phytochemicals included in the plant contribute to the protection of ocular tissue from hyperglycemia;
• atherosclerosis;
• rheumatism;
• headache;
• Pathology of baking and kidneys;
• fever;
• Weakness and fatigue of a chronic nature;
• diabetes;
• prostatitis;
• impotence;
• cough;
• Constipation;
• tuberculosis;
• Preventive maintenance of oncological diseases (the speed of production of leukocytes increases, which contributes to the strengthening of immunity).

Also, dereza is used as an anti-asthmatic, antipyretic, anti-infective and antioxidant agent. The berries of this plant improve blood circulation, have a beneficial effect on heart activity, kidneys, liver, help prevent thrombosis.

Chinese dereza: cultivation

They cultivate this berry mainly in its homeland - in China. But if you want, you can grow it at home and with us. Let us examine this question in more detail.

To begin with, it is necessary to purchase either seeds (this will be faster) or the berries of Chinese dernia (the process will take at least 1.5-2 months). If you have purchased the fruits, they should be put in the freezer for 30 days, then defrost and dry properly, and only then remove the seeds from them. The procedure for growing a tree will be much easier if they are bought already ready.

The soil can be absolutely any, but preferably sandy. Seeds should be planted in the soil to a depth of 2-3 centimeters. After you need to sprinkle them with soil and pour water.

For some time, while the leaves do not appear three leaves, the plant should be kept indoors, since it is very sensitive to bad weather and winds. It is necessary to transplant dereza to a sunny and spacious place with good drainage.

If the growing shrub becomes crowded, then it can be transplanted again. The grown tree has a good resistance to temperature changes and is not afraid of drought or frost.

If you want to grow a plant as an indoor flower, do not forget about his need for a large amount of light. With this pollination will have to do on their own.

Workpiece

The leaves begin to be prepared for storage during the flowering of the bush. The fruits of the Chinese tree are harvested in autumn (late October-early November), and the bark and roots-only after picking berries.

Composition

Berries of Chinese derevo are an excellent source of betaine, douacosterol, vitamin C, lycine, rutin, choline, etc. They also contain the following active substances:

• Proteins;
• Amino acids;
• Fizalin;
• Zeaxanthin;
• Phenolic acids;
• magnesium;
• copper;
• calcium;
• zinc;
• phosphorus;
• manganese;
• Alkaloids;
• Taurine;
• Vitamins: C, B1, B2, E, nicotine, carotene, riboflavin;
• Polysaccharides;
• Phytosterols.

Chinese dereza: application

This medicinal plant uses almost all of its parts: leaves, berries and even cortex roots. At the same time, in China itself, Chinese daisy is used as greens (in salads, as a decoration for a festive table). To do this, take her young shoots and leaves.

To use the berries of a plant, they must be dried well. Applied as a medicine, and as a simple seasoning, added to soups and various dishes of pork.

A few recipes for cooking infusions and decoctions from the woods

Tonic:

• For its preparation, it is necessary to insist 5-10 grams of daisy leaves in 250 ml of boiling water for about 15-20 minutes. The resulting infusion strain and drink 2-3 times a day for 50 ml.

For treatment of neurasthenia and impotence:

• It is necessary in 350 ml of water about 10-15 minutes to cook the fruits of the tree (about 20 grams). Drink 2-3 times a day for 100 ml.

For removal of edema of a neurotic character and getting rid of fever:

• Take the root bark of the plant (5-20 grams), then boil it for 10 minutes in 300 ml of water. About an hour and a half to insist, filter and drink no more than 5 times a day for 50 ml.

Attention! Some sources say that this plant is poisonous. Therefore, its independent use as a medicine can be dangerous. Before using it, consult with an expert.