Berry derek chinese

Derek or Lýcium is a genus of plants from the Nightshade family. Currently, biologists have discovered and studied about 60 species of the derek plant, which grows mainly in tropical and subtropical climates. The vast majority of derek species are poisonous plants.

For this reason, in different countries and cultures, a twofold attitude towards the fruits of dereza has developed. For example, in Russia, Chinese derek berries have long been called "wolf berries" and tried to bypass the plant. In Asia and the East, Chinese was considered a real delicacy, which was served to the table at feasts and festivities.

In its appearance and biological structure, Chinese derek is a perennial shrub with fleshy and multi-seeded berries that do not exceed 20 cm in diameter. It is worth noting that such useful compounds as ascorbic acid, vitamins of group A, B, as well as betaine, nicotinic acid, steroids and polysaccharides were found in the fruits of dereza by Chinese scientists.

Only some types of plant can be eaten, including Chinese derek berries. Derek Chinese or Lycium chinense Mill was opened as early as 176

8. The plant is a liana that can climb to a height of up to 4 meters. The stalk of Chinese derek is covered with small spines. The derek blooms Chinese purple inflorescences and grows mainly in the far east and in the countries of Southeast Asia.

Currently, Chinese derek is cultivated in Japan, China, as well as in Korea. For centuries, Chinese derek berries have been used as a medicine. In addition, Chinese derek berries are used to produce vegetable oil, which is also used as a medicine. In addition to the official name of Chinese dereza berries, there are a number of household or folk names for the plant.

For example, Derez Chinese is called licia, lure, prickly box, as well as laichi or royal thorn. The plant received its last name due to the fact that derek berries were added to exquisite dishes that were served at the famous feasts of the rulers of the East. It is noteworthy that all components of the Chinese derek plant contain a large number of useful natural compounds.

Chinese derek berries are enriched with vitamins, routine, carotene and other trace elements, which play an important role in the life cycle of the human body. Chinese derek bark contains oil, choline, proteins, the root system of the plant contains amino acids, polysaccharides and monosaccharides in its chemical composition. Chinese derek berries are used as seasoning in Chinese national cuisine. For more than 2000 years, Chinese derek berries have been used in Asian folk medicine.