The healing properties of tomato

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The healing properties of tomatoThe birthplace of the tomato is Mexico. In Europe, the tomato has long been grown as an ornamental plant. Back in the 17th century, it was believed that beautiful red fruits should not be eaten in any case. They are deadly to health. True, the prevailing negative opinion did not prevent to call the tomato "love apple" because of its resemblance to the heart.

By the beginning of the 19th century, people reconsidered their views on this vegetable crop. They began to eat red fruits and soon became convinced that they are absolutely safe and even healthy. The tomato came to Russia in the middle of the 19th century. Today it is grown everywhere in greenhouses.

Beautiful red fruits contain a large amount of bioactive substances. First of all, these are fructose, verbascose, raffinose and sucrose... There are organic acids: citric, oxalic, tartaric, malic, succinic. Tomato is not deprived of vitamins A, B, K, C, P, as well as carotene, pectin, nitrogenous substances, sterols and mineral salts of iron, potassium, phosphorus, iodine, zinc. Contained in fruits and fiber.

By percentage content of ascorbic acid tomato is not inferior to citrus fruits. One glass of tomato juice contains half the daily dose of vitamin C and carotene. This vegetable is a very valuable dietary product that does not have any restrictions. The pulp is tender and does not irritate the mucous membrane of the digestive tract. The increased potassium content reduces excess fluid, helping to eliminate it from the body. Oxalic and puric acids are contained in small quantities, so tomatoes can be safely eaten by people with impaired salt metabolism.

The healing properties of tomatoes are primarily manifested effectively in metabolic disorders, indigestion and intestinal disorders. Tomatoes help with ulcers, kidney stones, diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Tomato juice and fruits are recommended to be taken regularly as a preventive measure.

The healing properties of tomatoTomato juice is very effective when there is a lack of vitamin A. In this case, you need to drink a glass of tomato juice once a day. A faster effect can be achieved by adding parsley to the drink.

Tomato pulp heals infected wounds and ulcers, as the vegetable contains phytoncides. A ripe tomato is taken and dipped for 15 minutes in a solution of mercuric chloride, and then washed with saline. After that, the vegetable is pierced in many places and placed on a gauze napkin folded in several layers. A bandage soaked in tomato juice is applied to the affected area. The bandage should be changed daily.

Tomato juice easy to prepare at home. To do this, you need to take ripe fruits, wash, pour boiling water over and remove the skin. Then cut into small pieces and, taking gauze, squeeze through it.

Preparing tomato juice for a long storage period, tomatoes are cut into small pieces, heated to 70 degrees Celsius, and then squeezed. While still hot, the juice is poured into cans or bottles. The containers are tightly sealed and immersed in boiling water for 40 minutes. Store in a cool place.

Shakin P.A.


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