The most famous type of mountain ash is the black-fruited rowan.


Native to the northeastern United States, it has been cultivated in Europe for a century.


There are more than 30 varieties worldwide, which are suitable for food, medicinal use, and gardening and adapted to different climatic and soil conditions.


Foods, beverages, medicines, and cosmetics processed from fruit are very popular and sold in the market.


Black fruit rowan is commonly known as fountain berry. It is known as a "natural anti-cancer agent" because of its strong antioxidant effect and scavenging of free radicals.


It also has strong anti-aging properties, solving various skin problems, and is known as an "oral cosmetic".


The black-fruited rowan is known as the king of berries in Europe.


On April 26, 1986, a serious leak and explosion occurred at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant's reactor No. 4, irradiating approximately 1,650 square kilometers of land.


Tens of thousands of people were killed or became seriously ill due to the long-term effects of radioactive materials, and deformed fetuses are still being born due to the effects of radiation.


Although the Chornobyl incident brought terrible environmental destruction and became a no-go area for life, scientists still found some plants and animals stubbornly survived.


As one of the few plants that survived the Chornobyl nuclear power plant explosion that shocked the world and the only edible plant among them, the black-fruited rowan proved its status as the king of berries.


Black fruit rowan has a variety of edible and medicinal values.


1. Antioxidant, slowing down the aging effect


The antioxidant effect of black-fruited rowan is the best among all fruits.


It was ranked first among all fruits tested.


It can protect human cells from oxidative damage, and play a role in delaying aging, strengthening the body, and prolonging life.


2. Has a certain anti-cancer effect


The anthocyanins contained in the fruit of black fruit rowan will inhibit the growth of cancer cells.


For colon cancer, breast cancer, and other cancer adjuvant treatment effect are recognized as "nature's anti-cancer agent".


3. Improve blood circulation and strengthen blood vessels.


Black fruit rowan fruit food can prevent the formation of free radicals, improve blood circulation, strengthen blood vessels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.


It removes toxic substances from the body, reduces inflammation, and prevents cardiovascular diseases.


4. Lower blood pressure


Many years of research have proved that black fruit rowan has significant cholesterol lowering, and blood pressure, and promotes blood circulation and other effects.


Black fruit rowan fruit food can prevent blood vessel spasms, keep blood pressure values away from the danger zone, and keep blood pressure levels at normal values.


5. Prevent and improve diabetes


The black-fruited rowan fruit normalizes the carbohydrate metabolism of diabetic patients.


If consumed for a long time, it can regulate the blood sugar level in the body and improve diabetes.


6. Improve immunity and protect the gastric mucosa


The fruits of black-fruited rowan can enhance immunity and reduce the occurrence of colds and flu.


Although black-fruited rowan is a berry with relatively high nutritional value, daily consumption is beneficial to the body.


However, it is important not to eat too much at once. Because of the acidic content in black fruit rowan, it may cause discomfort such as excessive stomach acid and acid reflux.