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The name of the candy tree was obtained by growing it "candy". Characteristically, these sweet "candy", reminiscent of the taste of raisins — not even fruit, and thin (thinner than a pencil) fleshy twigs of the stalk. And the fruits that are formed at the ends of the whimsical, like the antlers, the peduncle is hard and small. It is a native deciduous tree from Japan and China.


In appearance — spreading crown, glossy dark green leaves — retreat resembles our native Linden, especially in the flowering period of small creamy flowers, gathered in clusters and containing a large amount of nectar. Beautiful color and wood pattern candy tree make furniture and musical instruments. If you compare the fruits of the chocolate tree with any candy, it can be said that they resemble the taste of barberry sweets. They can be eaten fresh, of them can jam or jam.


From the fruit of the chocolate tree offers delicious fruit drinks, candied fruits, natural juices, syrups, make different tinctures, etc. it is Worth noting that candy wine (so favorite in Czech) is not only invigorating and fun, and and heal. It is an excellent tool for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, joints, kidneys, liver, and so the Candy tree is known in Russia already since 1612. It was grown in the Apothecary gardens on the orders of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich.


Nutrients are contained not only in the berries and in the leaves of the chocolate tree. They cure anaemia, resolves blood clots, help restore elasticity of blood vessels, etc. About the useful properties of the chocolate tree, you can talk for a long time.

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