Sea Buckthorn - medicinal properties and applications in phytotherapy

Cremcha, although unpopular in culinary practices, is a valuable fruit. It is appreciated by fruit lovers for its intense color and distinctive flavor. Its exceptional firmness, combination of sweetness and acidity, as well as rich aroma. Harvesting takes place when the fruit reaches near full maturity. Distances between harvests from trees grown under the same conditions should not exceed 5 days to preserve the optimal flavour values of the whole batch.

Cherry is valued primarily for its valuable nutritional value, as well as for its anti-health properties. It is characterized by a high content of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and a low energy value.

Ripe cherries, together with chemical changes in their composition, are rich in antioxidant substances. The presence of apple, lemon and cinnamon acid derivatives as well as phenolic compounds such as anthocyanins, flavonols or quercetins and kemferol [2] are evidence of their anti-healthy effects on the human body. These compounds may be important in herbal medicine and extract production. These antioxidants show a health-promoting effect by reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes. In addition, they have a significant effect on reducing inflammation [3].

Unfortunately, cucumber fruit spoils easily and loses its consumer appeal quite quickly. Mainly for this reason it is recommended to process the fruit to minimize waste. Due to its high acidity, the juice is rarely obtained, the cucumbers are better suited to the production of nectar as in the case of black pepper. Often, in order to extend the usefulness of the juice, the fruit is dried, processed with jam, vinegar or vinegar. However, it is worth noting that the least of the cuccumber's acidity is reduced by the juice.