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Encyclopedia of Health Benefits of Berries
22. Nanny-berries:
The nannyberry grows on a large shrub or small tree. These bushes and trees
are native to southern Canada and the northeastern United States. Other
names for this berry include sheepberry and sweet viburnum. The nannyberry
plant has small white flowers that are around in round clusters. The fruit
itself has a blue-black color and a sweet taste.
The term �sheepberry� developed because over-ripe nannyberries smell like
wet sheep wool. This berry is used for making tea, jam, jelly, and dried
fruit. Nannyberries may also have medicinal benefits.
These berries can be eaten raw or processed by stewing or baking. Once these
are plucked from the plant, they have a short life that can be retained and
stored for up to 3 days in a refrigerator by either freezing, canning, or
drying. Every part of the plant can be put to some medicinal use.
Health Benefits of Nannyberries are often used as herbal medicines.
The leaves of this fruit and also the juice extract from the bark, seeds and
berries are useful in treating respiratory diseases, digestive and menstrual
problems.
Also, they relieve pain and anxiety.
The bark of the tree is antispasmodic which relaxes muscular spasms and
cramps and also calms nervous irritation.
An infusion of the leaves can be used to treat measles.
If a poultice of the leaves is drunk it can heal dysuria.
It is diuretic in nature which acts on the kidneys and promotes the flow of
urine.
Uses
The fruit, Nannyberry, is of great value and can be used for several
purposes.
 Edible Uses of Nanny berries
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The fruits can be eaten raw, while juicy and sweet-sour. These berries
can be dried and eaten later as a snacking item.
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It can be crushed into a smoothie or milk shake, like other berries.
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They can be made into jams.
Other Uses of Nanny berries
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Medium to large shrubs of this plant can be used as windbreaks in farms.
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The trees can also be used as shrub borders, tall barriers and hedges.
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They can be used as Agro-forestry products-cut or dried flowers, fresh,
dried and processed fruits. The bark can be used to make tea.
Recipes of Nanny berries
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Nannyberry is often eaten raw and sometimes crushed or sliced.
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When sugar is added to the pulp, the natural juices come out and the
crushed berries then produce a sauce that can be had with cakes and
ice-cream.
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Nannyberry extracts are used as an ingredient in pies, cakes, sorbets
and other desserts.
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They are also used as appetizers and in cheese platters.
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The most well known Nannyberry recipe is the delicious Nannyberry
pudding. One can also make pancakes with it.
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Dated 12 March 2013
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