超级食物 – 接骨木果 Elderberries

 

Anjani 蜂鸟健康TheHummingBird 2020-02-16原文

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接骨木果是对抗病毒和细菌感染（诸如感冒和流感等）最有效的措施之一，可以大大缩短病程。接骨木果含有特殊的蛋白质和生物类黄酮，可以直接摧毁病毒。接骨木果已被证实具有通过增强体内细胞因子的生成，从而显著增强免疫功能的能力。

 

接骨木果对支气管和呼吸系统疾病也非常有益，可以帮助松弛并排出肺部阻塞。接骨木果汁可以缓解面部和身体的神经性痉挛和抽搐，并减轻神经系统疾病（如坐骨神经痛）的疼痛。黑接骨木糖浆（Sambucol）是一种接骨木提取物，具有强大的抗氧化能力，已被证明可以增加抵抗感染所需的淋巴细胞或免疫细胞的生成，特别有益于带状疱疹、肝炎、艾滋病、哮喘、类风湿性关节炎和心脏以及心血管疾病。

 

有几种方法服用接骨木果。干接骨木果可以浸泡在热水中，制成疗愈和免疫增强茶，用于日常预防。接骨木糖浆是一种流行的感冒和流感药物，通常用蜂蜜或甘油基质（glycerin）配制而成，即使儿童也可以随意享用。接骨木果酊剂和胶囊是另一种摄入这种强效浆果的便捷方式。

 

Elderberries are one of the most effective remedies for viral and bacterial infections such as colds and flu and can substantially shorten the duration of your illness if you get sick. They contain special proteins and bioflavonoids that have the ability to destroy viruses on contact that infect cells in the body. Elderberries also are known to have the ability to significantly enhance immune function by boosting the production of cytokines in the body.

 

They also are very beneficial for bronchial and respiratory problems and can help loosen and expel congestion in the lungs. Elderberry juice is known to relieve neurological spasms and tics in the face and body as well as alleviate pain of neurological conditions such as sciatica. Sambucol, a type of elderberry extract, has potent antioxidant abilities and has been shown to increase the production of lymphocytes or immune cells which are needed to fight off infection and are particularly beneficial for shingles, hepatitis, HIV, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and heart and cardiovascular conditions.

 

There are several ways one can take elderberries. Dried elderberries can be steeped in hot water to make a healing and immune boosting tea for daily preventative use. Elderberry syrup is a popular cold and flu remedy typically formulated in a honey or gylcerin base making it a sweet remedy that even children enjoy and take willingly.

 

Elderberry tinctures and capsules are another convenient way to use this powerful berry in your health regime. Elderberry products can be found online or at your local health food store.