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 It is believed that of a pear Homer. Pear is known to people since ancient times. Many people, because of its shape, pear associated with femininity and motherhood.
In ancient China, the pear was a symbol of longevity. According to Chinese beliefs, has been home to the world mountain pear Kun-Lun. At the same time, the Chinese have believed that friends and lovers do not have to cut and divide the bulb to avoid separation.
Medieval artists associated with the mother of pear Eve. And in Christianity pear tree was dedicated to Our Lady. According to legend, when the Virgin Mary down to the ground, then resting under a pear tree. In connection with this pear is often planted near the chapels dedicated to her.
Pyrus communis -
Pyrus communis L.
- Fruit, deciduous tree of the family Rosaceae. The trunk of a pear to 70-80cm. in diameter, covered with wrinkled bark. At the height of pear depending on the variety, it can reach 20 - 25 meters. Bright green, glossy leaves are on top of a round or oval shape with small teeth on edge and with the pointed tip.
Large white or pale pink flowers pear collected on the ends of branches in the inflorescence. Pyrus communis Flowering in April - May. In September ripen juicy pear-shaped, and less rounded, fruits, sweet or sour-sweet taste.
Forest pear grows almost the entire territory of Russia, in light of mixed and deciduous forests, forest edges, in ravines, among the bushes. Wild pear tree planted in the alleys, squares, parks, courtyards.
Pear ancient times cultivated in almost all countries of the world. High-quality pears have been known to the ancient Greeks and Romans, as Theophrastus wrote of wild and cultivated varieties of pears and Dioskarid and Pliny the Elder about the ways of their reproduction.
The medicinal, cosmetic and culinary to use the fruits of pears, which are collected in process of maturing.
Pear Health
- Pear fruit contain vitamins - A, B1, B2, E, P, PP, C, carotene, sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose), pectin and tannins, proteins, fiber, volatile, flavonoids, carotenoids, catechins, nitrogen substances essential oil, folic, malic and citric organic acids, macro and micronutrients - iodine, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, boron, silicon, phosphorus, potassium, molybdenum, calcium, ...
- In the kidney and young leaves of the branches contains vitamin C, glycosides, hydroquinone, flavonoids. The seeds - a fatty oil.
 - Pear dietary product, it is well absorbed by the body.
- Pears have antiseptic, analgesic, diuretic, astringent and fixing properties.
- Traditional medicine assigns preparations of a pear with gastritis, diarrhea and other diseases of the stomach and intestines, in violation of the pancreas, liver, heart, nervous system, dizziness, and palpitations, insomnia, fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold.
- In diabetes and vitamin deficiency is best to help forest fresh pears.
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When diarrhea
100 grams of chopped dried pears, pour 1 liter of water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for half an hour on low heat. Insist 2 hours, strain and take ½ cup 4 times a day for 20-30 minutes before eating.
- After forty years, nutritionists recommend regularly twice a week to arrange fasting days pear to saturate the body with iron and prolong youth.
Pears are an excellent cosmetic means
. Even if you simply wipe the skin with pear juice, rejuvenate it, acquire a fresh new look, smoothed fine wrinkles.
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Nourishing and cleansing mask
Grate on a fine grater a pear, add as much crushed on a coffee grinder oat flakes turned to mush, put on face for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool boiled water.
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Rejuvenating mask
Grate a small pear, add 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon of orange juice and 1 teaspoon of cream, mix well and apply on face for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm brew of weak green tea. Five minutes later, wash with cool water or wipe the face with ice.
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The mask for dry skin
Take 2 tbsp. tablespoons freshly pear puree, add 1st. a spoonful of sour cream and apply on face for 15 minutes, remove the swab dipped in warm water, wash with cool.
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Mask for normal to oily skin
2 tbsp. tablespoons freshly pear puree mixed with 1 beaten egg white, put on the face for 15 minutes, rinse with water at room temperature and wash chamomile tea. This mask will make your skin smooth, supple, narrow the pores.
- If dandruff and hair loss pear juice rubbed into the scalp and hair roots for 30 minutes before washing.
According to legend, if you often entertain a loved pears, he will be faithful.
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