Of medlar We know and especially appreciate its fruits, few people know that the leaves are also rich in ownership. With these you can prepare a beneficial infusion that helps to lower blood sugar.
The common Nespolo (Mespilus Germanica), is a tree that belongs to the family of Rosaceaenot to be confused with theErioBotrya Japonicanamely the Nespolo of Japan (the most commonly known one). Its fruits, the Nespole, are highly appreciated and are a source of important vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamins of group B and mineral salts but are also equipped with anti -inflammatory properties.
Today, however, we do not focus on the fruits, but on the leaves of this tree, often erroneously underestimated and discarded. It is in fact a real natural remedy with antioxidant power, anti -inflammatory but above all hypoglycemic.
Nespolo leaves, property
The common Nespolo leaves have different properties some similar to those characteristics of the fruit, others completely peculiar.
- Lower blood sugar: Consuming Nespolo leaves in the form of infusion (lower the recipe) can be useful in case of diabetes or prediabetes. In fact, they were able to lower blood sugar levels both in the case of diabetes and insulin-resistance, a condition often considered prediabetes.
- Antioxidants: Thanks to the content in flavonoids and carotenoids these leaves are rich in antioxidants, that is, they contrast the action of free radicals responsible for the aging of our cells.
- Anti -inflammatory: The leaves of the Nespolo act as a natural anti -inflammatory and are therefore able to lower inflammation within our body.
- Help the immune system: Among the properties of these leaves there is also the ability to help the defenses of our body to work better.
- Prevent degenerative diseases: Since these leaves contain Kaempferolo, flavonoid capable of contrasting inflammation (also in the brain), they could be used in the future as a remedy against degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
- Diuretic: Taking Nespolo leaves in the form of an infusion, promotes diuresis and is concrete help for the kidneys both in the prevention of calculations and infections.
- Digestive and satiant: Nespole leaves favor digestion, relieve any stomach discomfort and contribute to increasing the sense of satiety.
How to use Nespolo leaves
The Nespolo leaves are long and bright dark green in color. If you have an not treated tree of Nespolo, preferably of the species Mespilus Germanica (rarer than the Nespolo that we all know), you can collect them at the end of spring or early summer.
These must then be dry in the sun and finally chopped and stored in a glass jar closed in a cool and dry place.
You can then use every time you need a herbal tea after meals that is digestive, capable of lowering blood sugar and equipped with an antioxidant and anti -inflammatory effect.
The extract of Nespolo leaves is also used in some creams and ointments that contrast the inflammation of the skin.
Infusion of Nespolo leaves
To enjoy the benefits of the Nespolo leaves you can prepare a very simple infusion.
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Bring the water to the boil, remove it from the heat and add the Nespolo leaves leaving them to infuse for about 10 minutes, then filter and drink after the main meals.
Of course the herbal tea It should be enjoyed as it is without adding sugars or sweeteners, In this way, in fact, the most important effect of the drink, the hypoglycemic one would be less.
Contraindications
Given the effect on the blood sugar of the Nespolo leaves (not suitable for everyone), before experiencing the infusion based on this plant it is good to ask your doctor for advice whether it is the case or not to use this remedy according to your health conditions.
