Actinide

Actinide

Actinidia - genus of vines aktinidievyh eponymous family, long curly bush, in its natural form Actinidia grows in subtropical, tropical and temperate latitudes of East Asia - in Indo-China, China and Japan, the Korean peninsula.

In East Asia, there are about 30 species of Actinidia , and in the forests of the Far East, in the south of Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands - only 4 species that bring edible berries and suitable for culture. In our country grow three main forms - Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia Argut, Actinidia polygamy.

The fruits of Actinidia - green or greenish-yellow berries, very gentle and soft, it tastes - sour- sweet with a pleasant aroma. They are characterized by a high content of vitamin C. In order to meet the daily requirement for vitamin C, enough to eat three berries Actinide kolomikta.

Berries contain Actinidia Polygamy most carotene, 23 g enough of these berries to replace the content of vitamins 1 kg of strawberries. Dried fruit of Actinidia in its properties are similar to raisins.

For botanists and breeders interest Actinide Chinese. This species of Actinide and its fruit is also called kiwi. Widely grown in China, South Africa and New Zealand. The name "kiwi" gives the similarity of greenish, brownish hairs hairy egg-shaped fruit of this species with the body of New Zealand flightless kiwi bird. In kiwi fruit contains a lot of potassium (about 250 mg in the fruit of medium size) and coarse vegetable fiber, and many vitamins: C (about 75 mg in the fruit of medium size), PP and E.

The fruits of Actinidia used as a therapeutic and prophylactic. They are eaten fresh or made ​​from them jam, stewed fruit, juices, creams, jellies, gels, mousses. Of dried Actinide prepare filling for pies, used to decorate cakes.

Therapeutic use of Actinidia

* Fruits of Actinidia - good multivitamin agent.

* With high blood pressure, high levels of potassium in the kiwi make it an indispensable medication. That they function effectively, it should be eaten every day as much as possible kiwi fruit a day.

* Broth and juice from the fruit of Actinidia quench thirst in fever.

* After eating some kiwi fruit after a heavy meal, you can get rid of the feeling of heaviness in the stomach. In kiwi contains enzymes that promote digestion, so they are useful to treat heartburn and belching, indigestion.