Carob. Syrup: application, properties
In the United States and European countries, products made by carob are widely used. Syrup, the use of which in our territory is not so widespread, it is used in cooking, dietary nutrition, treatment, cosmetic, food and chemical industries. In cooking, carob syrup, the properties of which we will consider below, is added to baking, in sweets, it is poured into drinks, used as a sauce for dessert dishes. In addition, it is one of the active components of medicinal syrups from cough, colds, manifestations of bronchitis. And what else are the products of the carob tree useful for?
Syrup
The use of this product, obtained from locust bean fruit, is quite diverse. As already noted, first of all, it is used in cooking, as well as in official and folk medicine. The cooks of many countries, especially the Mediterranean, practice the addition of syrup to various dishes. They pour pancakes, pancakes, ice cream, it is used as a component for dough in baking. In addition, carob syrup, reviews about which are almost always positive, can be used as a food supplement for health improvement at home. This is practiced because carob fruits are unusually useful and rich in valuable substances for human health.
Carob
Ceratonia siliqua - this is the name of a tree in a scientific environment. It has a large height( at the peak of its life can reach 15 m), fructifies with fairly large pods resembling a horn. Inside it there are seeds, which can be 10-12 pieces. Each of them is separated by a fleshy, dense septum, which is also used for human needs.
Benefits of fruit
From beans of this tree make flour, which is widely used in cooking. Also from the locust bean gum is prepared for the needs of the food and cosmetic industry. Locust bean products, in particular syrup, contain
an increased amount of sodium, zinc, and potassium. And calcium in it is 3 times more than in milk! In addition, having a sweet taste, the syrup does not contain sugar, so it is allowed even to diabetics. However, the dose of application must be agreed with the doctor. To convey the invaluable nature of this gift, it suffices to say that the Jewish prophets called the "carob" fruit. And for a long time it served as the only source of nutrition for them. The carob tree possesses such amazing properties.
Syrup: application, useful properties
How is it used for health purposes? In the syrup, the content of zinc, potassium, calcium, sodium is high. It can be used for colds, vomiting, insomnia, diarrhea and for weight loss. The presence in it of zinc, calcium makes it irreplaceable for teeth and gums. In addition, some studies confirm that the syrup has an antitumor effect, especially in the lungs. All parts of the plant do not contain toxic substances, so there were no side effects from taking the syrup. Here such wonderful products are given by a carob tree.
Syrup: application, prescriptions
From vomiting, diarrhea, for elimination of toxins, adults should take 1 tbsp.l.syrup 30 minutes before meals 4-5 times a day( children from 2 to 5 years - 1 tsp, from 5 to 12 years - 1 tsp 3 times a day).For colds, coughs, sore throats and ARVI - 1 st.l.syrup, diluted in a glass of water( 60 degrees) 5-6 times a day. Headaches, insomnia are treated with a course: 5-6 tbsp.l.the day before meals( 3 months), repeat after 2 weeks. For weight loss: 1 tbsp. Spoon the syrup diluted in a glass of water, add the juice of a slice of lemon. Drink 5-15 minutes before meals( before lunch and dinner).After 2 weeks, add one more morning.