Aronia, a plant which makes you healthier

Aronia

Chokeberry melanocarpa was imported to Switzerland, its origin comes from North America. Chokeberry berries were part of the diet of Native Americans. They used chokeberry especially during the winter for its nutritional and vigorous values

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Although the Swiss climate allows the production of chokeberry, Poland is the largest producer of chokeberry with more than 80% of world production. With its growing popularity, a lot of medical studies have been done on the benefits of chokeberry. From bones to circulating blood, chokeberry is quick to praise its virtues.

The benefits of chokeberry

  • Improves blood circulation by expanding the blood walls
  • Anti-oxidant chokeberry slows cell aging
  • Anti-inflammatory and anti-pleasant, limiting the formation of blood clots.
  • Regulates blood sugar and cholesterol
  • Anti-cancer thanks to a high concentration of polyphenols and vitamin C.
  • Promotes cell regeneration.

Discover now la Ferme des bas on local-prod.ch by Carine and Jean-Luc. La Ferme des bas founded in 2016 is an agricultural estate of 13 hectares, specialized in the production of aronias.