Aronia - The Chokeberry

The Aronia melanocurpa here is little known on land. She may be familiar to some few people under the name of chokeberry (or bald chokeberry). It is estimated they in Eastern Europe for several decades as a effective medicinal herb. Visually rather unobtrusive, one could confuse the Aroniabeere almost with the Blueberry - the berries of chokeberry plant having a healthier effect.

Aronia: Effect and Origin

Originally from Eastern North America, the Aronia plant came in the 19th century after Russia. Since the mid-20th century, it was used in the former Soviet Union, also for therapeutic purposes. So the Apple Berry not only work well for high blood pressure, including drugs against capillary toxicosis, suitable specific forms of gastritis and bleeding are obtained from the Aroniabeere.

Furthermore, the Aronia plant is used as a remedy for allergies, stomach, liver and gall diseases and teething, and shows a positive effect on the immune system, blood formation and regeneration of bone and muscle tissue.

Apple Berry protects against free radicals

The Aronia plant is a versatile remedy, because it is a dispenser of folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K and flavonoid. Many diseases of our modern society caused by unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals. They influence the metabolism and cause oxidative stress, which can lead to serious complications. In addition, it accelerates the aging process.

The chokeberry is rich in phytochemicals, which impact all the contrary. Free radicals are bound by the high level of antioxidants. As free radicals can affect the emergence of cancer, regular consumption of Apple berries can be cancer-inhibiting. Also, the Aroniabeere is a remedy against damage caused by solar radiation and skin diseases - even at the radiation sickness the chokeberry is used. Thus, the Aronia has the potential to the new anti aging elixir of tomorrow.

Eco-conscious people can prevent even hardening of the arteries and nerve damage with the pleasure of Aronia. Sometimes, a positive influence on mental illness is said to the chokeberry.

Chokeberry or Aroniamarmelade?

The chokeberry however has a little flaw: Apple berries have a tart taste despite their relatively high sugar content, so many people of prefer chokeberry drink or Aronia jam on bread spread. This should not be exaggerated but also it. A glass of chokeberry, diluted with water (chokeberry pur has still a relatively bitter taste) daily is sufficient. Because stomach problems can occur with increased consumption.

Instead of water the chokeberry also with other fruit juices can be mix or through processing as lemonade. The Aroniabeere also for the processing of candy was used in the Soviet Union. As finished products of the chokeberry in Germany are rarely available, you can try yourself some Aronia recipes.