5 healthy wild berries that can be picked in fall
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Autumn is a wonderful season for harvesting healthy berries that can significantly improve your well-being. Berries collected during this time are packed with vitamins and minerals, supporting the body and helping to combat various illnesses. Below is all about the health benefits of the most popular autumn berries.
Rosehip
Rosehip is one of the most valuable berries for boosting immunity and normalizing digestion. It is rich in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system, stabilizes heart function, and fortifies blood vessels.
Rosehip also helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It promotes the regeneration of organs and systems in the body as a whole.
The berries can be harvested from early autumn to late autumn, but the longer they hang on the branch, the sweeter they become, though they lose some vitamin C.
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Viburnum
Viburnum is excellent for improving intestinal and heart function. Its berries contain a high amount of ascorbic acid, which stabilizes blood pressure and improves circulation.
Viburnum also has a mild diuretic effect, helping to eliminate excess fluid from the body. It speeds up wound healing, is beneficial for stomach and duodenal ulcers, and aids in liver and gallbladder diseases.
The berries are harvested from early autumn to late autumn and stored in dry, cool places.
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Sea buckthorn
Sea buckthorn is a true autumn healer. It treats burns, wounds, gastritis, and ulcers. The berry also helps with heart diseases, improves the condition of the nervous system, and enhances skin health.
Sea buckthorn is harvested carefully with small scissors to avoid damaging the fruits. The berries are stored in dry, cool conditions.
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Cranberry
Cranberry is famous for its fever-reducing, antibacterial, and diuretic properties. It improves digestion, calms the nervous system, and enhances the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Cranberries are beneficial for scurvy and varicose veins. They are harvested from September and stored in dry, cool places.
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Rowan
Rowan is valued for its ability to quickly restore energy and possesses anti-tumor, hemostatic, and antispasmodic properties. The berry is beneficial for diabetes and gallstone disease.
Depending on the variety, rowan can either raise (red-fruited) or lower (black-fruited) blood pressure. Red rowan is harvested in August, while black rowan is gathered in September or after the first frost.
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