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Gooseberries are one of those fruits that not too many people are passionate about. This is mainly due to its specific sour taste. However, gooseberries can be easily made, for example, jam. But not only! You can also make a gooseberry infusion. It turns out that it has many benefits that can bring health benefits. Let’s find out what a gooseberry tincture looks like and how to make it.
Gooseberry: why is it so valuable?
Gooseberries are fruits that are less common in our gardens, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t grown at all. Most often they are liked by connoisseurs and for this they are purchased at fairs. However, it turns out that gooseberries contain many valuable substances that are beneficial to health. This is primarily due to lutein, a compound that belongs to natural antioxidants. It not only helps to remove toxins from the body, but also counteracts cell aging. Lutein is also important for vision because it prevents macular degeneration, which is responsible for normal vision. Gooseberries also contain B vitamins, which support many circulatory, nervous and digestive systems.
Gooseberry tincture
Gooseberry is an easy-to-make tincture fruit. To enjoy the drink, you only need a few ingredients and a little patience. Gooseberry tincture can have health benefits when consumed in reasonable amounts. Why?
Gooseberry tincture contains a large amount of calcium, and this element is known to support bone mineralization, which reduces the development of osteoporosis and also contributes to better dental health. Magnesium is also found in gooseberry tincture. This, in turn, helps to keep the circulatory system in good shape, as it can normalize blood pressure. It is worth noting that magnesium is an ally of the nervous system: it not only makes neurons work efficiently, but also mitigates the effects of excessive stress and helps maintain memory and concentration in perfect condition.
Gooseberry tincture for digestion
It is hard to deny that gooseberry tincture has a beneficial effect on the body. Although this should be done in season when the freshest fruits are available, it is worth making sure that they are enough for the fall. It turns out that gooseberry tincture has warming properties, perfect for long, cold evenings. In addition, gooseberry and tincture prepared from it contain pectin – substances related to dietary fiber. It is they who support the intestines and stimulate the metabolism, which can help to get rid of extra pounds, and also removes deposits in them.
How to make gooseberry tincture?
Making gooseberry tincture is easy. It is enough to prepare in advance two kilograms of fruit (before that they need to be washed and the stalks removed), as well as a kilogram of sugar, a liter of alcohol and half a liter of water. First, the fruit should be placed in a large jar or gander and filled with water and alcohol. All this must be carefully closed and put aside for a month in a dark place.
After this time, pour in the tincture, and sprinkle the dried fruits with sugar. Alcohol again needs to be hidden, and the gooseberries with sugar should also be closed and set aside for a week.
When the gooseberry has released the remaining juice, filter the liquid and mix it with alcohol tincture. Ready-made gooseberry tincture can be poured into smaller bottles.
What to do with fruit? Luckily, they don’t have to be thrown away – cooked gooseberries are perfect for pies, jams or other homemade baked goods.
Dosage
Gooseberry tincture will only retain its properties when consumed in reasonable amounts. Drink one glass in the evening if you feel unwell or if you have digestive problems such as constipation or feeling full.
It is worth remembering that gooseberry tincture may not be suitable for everyone. Of course, it should not be drunk by children and people suffering from alcoholism, as well as by all those who cannot drink alcohol for health reasons.
