There are limited studies on the interactions of turkey berries with other medicines or food. However, the following are some potential interactions of turkey berries that are not proven, but they may likely happen: High blood pressure may lead to conditions like stroke and cardiac diseases. Mohan et al. 2009 conducted a study in rats to assess the effect of turkey berries on blood pressure. The results of this study showed that turkey berries have the potential to reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. This indicates that turkey berries may positively impact blood pressure. However, we need more studies to claim these results in humans. Further, it is advised to consult your doctor for proper management of any blood pressure abnormality. Kindly do not consider turkey berries as a substitute for modern medicine. 8 Other potential uses of Turkey berry: Sandwiches. Combine with your favorite toppings and spreads, such as lettuce, tomato, mustard, or pesto. Turkey berry is used as both a food and herbal remedy for countless physical ailments, including high blood pressure, digestive issues, bacterial infections, and more. When the mushroom pan is dry, add a knob of butter and toss to coat. Tip the mushrooms into the food processor and whiz until you get a good mixture of smooth and chunky. Leave to cool. Once the turkey breast and stuffing have cooled, you can get on with assembling the wellington.

Dad and I had a really interesting conversation about smaller families not wanting whole turkeys for their dinner. So we had a scout around the supermarkets and developed a really delicious and impressive recipe for this. It’s dramatic and stretches the meat a fairly long way. The case of pastry and minced mushrooms keeps the breast moist and delicious and is a little forgiving so the meat holds its juices. You could assemble it a day before and just leave it in the fridge ready to over deliver on Christmas day. Turkey berry is a type of spiny, flowering shrub that produces large clusters of yellow-green, pea-sized berries that can be used for a variety of culinary, horticultural, and medicinal purposes.

Apart from its health promoting benefits, turkey berries also help in preventing and healing colds and flu. Use the berries to prepare soup and consume frequently to overcome cold and flu symptoms. What’s more, turkey may be a healthier alternative to red meat, as some observational studies link red meat to an increased risk of colon cancer and heart disease ( 10, 11, 12). The na_srp cookie is used to recognize the visitor upon re-entry. It allows to record details on user behaviour and facilitate the social sharing function provided by Addthis.com.

As noted above, it’s best to limit your intake of processed turkey products, such as sausages and sandwich meat. SummaryAll parts of the turkey berry plant, including its roots, stems, leaves, and fruit, are used for medicinal and culinary purposes throughout the world ( 1). The cookie is set by CasaleMedia. The cookie is used to collect information about the usage behavior for targeted advertising.

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Balachandran C, Emi N, Arun Y, Yamamoto Y, Ahilan B, Sangeetha B, Duraipandiyan V, Inaguma Y, Okamoto A, Ignacimuthu S, Al-Dhabi NA. In vitro anticancer activity of methyl caffeate isolated from Solanum torvum Swartz. fruit. Chemico-biological interactions. 2015 Dec 5;242:81-90.available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26415618/ Turkey berry is an erect, branched, slender perennial shrub, 2–3 m tall and 2 cm in diameter and is sparingly armed, densely pubescent overall with many- greyish stellate hairs. It is normally found growing in locations with full sunlight and does well in light shade or shade for part of the day, but cannot survive under a closed forest canopy and is quite drought tolerant and is adaptable on a wide range of soils. Root system consists of a deep and strong, woody taproot with numerous woody laterals. Flowering and fruiting starts after the plant reaches a height of 1.5 m. Turkey berry reaches a height of 1.5 m during the year and dies after 2 years. Plant reproduces solely by seed. The na_rn cookie is used to recognize the visitor upon re-entry. It allows to record details on user behaviour and facilitate the social sharing function provided by Addthis.com.