Blooming Sally. Useful properties and application

For a long time it is known that health and strength should be taken not from pharmaceutical medicines, but from the herbs presented by nature. Now the conversation will be about one remarkable plant. Many fans of walks in nature know a plant called Ivan-tea, whose useful properties are known, unfortunately, by far not all.

Ivan-tea belongs to the family of Kipreinyh and has the second name - kaprene narrow-leaved. In the 19th century, the so-called "Russian tea", made from this herb, was one of the most popular beverages in Europe. To date, the plant is known not only as a medicine - it prepares various beverages, baked tortillas and fritters, it is also used for filling soups. The leaves are used for brewing tea, and the roots of the plant can be used instead of asparagus, as well as for cooking flour, from which you get delicious pastries.

Ivan-tea, whose useful properties are recognized not only as folk medicine, but also as official, is often used to treat patients.

Chemical composition of grass, ivan-tea, useful properties

Kiprey is narrow-leafed - a unique pantry of nature and a universal remedy in a home medicine chest. Ivan-tea contains many useful substances and all kinds of trace elements. Namely: iron, titanium, manganese, nickel, copper, molybdenum, boron, sodium, potassium, calcium, lithium, etc. For one plant such an impressive content of trace elements is very large. All these elements improve the protective properties of the body and normalize blood circulation and hematopoiesis.

In addition to these elements in Cyprus contain bioflavonoids, pectin, mucus, tannins, alkaloids, sugar, tannins. And the vitamin range of the herb is represented by ascorbic acid (which is three times more in the leaves of lemons than in lemons), vitamin A (extremely useful for the eyes) and group B (beneficial to the vessels). The green mass of the spray also contains protein, easily and quickly absorbed by the body and contributes to a rapid saturation of energy. Another plus of ivan tea is the lack of caffeine, oxalic acid, purine and uric acid, which adversely affect metabolism.

All this makes the kiprei an unusually valuable plant. After all, the regular consumption of his infusion relieves anemia, migraines, headaches, stress, insomnia. Infusion is also useful for infections, colds and white fever. Also, Ivan the tea excellently improves immunity, since it is a natural purifier of the whole organism, in this it is not inferior to expensive and rare plants.

Ivan-tea, whose benefits are due to the possession of anti-inflammatory, enveloping, restorative, sedative, astringent, antibacterial, diaphoretic and tonic properties, has an excellent set of trace elements, nutrients and vitamins, thanks to which it is so often used by the people. The application of this unique herb is a little more detailed and talk.

Application of ivan tea in medicine

For medicinal purposes, you can use all parts of the spray: leaves, stems, flowers, roots. More often for preparation of infusions and broths take dried leaves and flowers.

Ivan-tea (useful properties have been described above) are also used for internal (infusions, teas and decoctions), and for outdoor (powder from crushed leaves) applications.

Water infusions from leaves are drunk with stomach ulcers, headaches, and as a means of regulating metabolism and stimulating the functioning of the heart.

Broth sheets are recommended as a sedative and hypnotic. Decoction of the grass is also drunk with gastrointestinal problems: diarrhea and constipation (with different preparations), gastritis, stomach ulcer, colitis, dysentery.

Use ivan-tea and for the treatment of genito-urinary diseases. In cystitis, acute or chronic inflammation of the urinary tract, it is useful for patients to take an extract of spray (alcohol or water), which removes inflammatory processes. The extract of spray is recommended for men in chronic diseases of the prostate and adenoma.

Rinsing with decoction removes inflammatory processes in angina, while taking the broth inside promotes an early recovery in ARVI and colds.

The anti-inflammatory effect of the plant is used for the healing of ulcers and wounds - a powder is placed on the affected area from powdered leaves.

Often, Ivan tea is also used as a cosmetic product - it is present in the composition of face masks and steam baths before cleaning the skin.

The flowers and leaves of the spraying during their steaming have a wonderful aroma, which also has healing power (relieves headache) - this property has found application in Russian baths. So, bath brooms made of birch branches in combination with ivan-tea are an excellent way to steam and at the same time improve your health.

But still the main indication of Ivan-tea is different forms of depression, stress, neurosis. This herb calms, relieves tension well.

And also, Ivan the tea is shown to those who can not refuse from excessive consumption of alcohol. Regularly consuming tea from this herb, drastically reducing the craving for alcohol.

In the case of poisoning, especially alcohol or heavy metal salts, you must immediately take a decoction of spray.

It is also proved that regular consumption of ivan-tea is an excellent prevention of cancer. Now, this herb is often found in the antitumor drugs.

Like ordinary tea, they use kiprej daily. This drink heals the heart, cleanses the body of harmful slags, improves digestion and strengthens after heavy operations and long illnesses.

To drink it it is necessary, hardly having felt the first signs of illness, at a pawn of a nose, a pain in ears or a head. This grass knocks down the heat and works great for scrofula.

People who take for a long time Ivan-tea, note the comfort and ease in the whole body, tk. It does not contain caffeine and various acids.

Ivan tea is a plant that easily replaces coffee, giving vivacity and bringing the body into tone. Only brew it must not be strong, otherwise, the opposite reaction is obtained - relaxation and drowsiness. So, in the morning it is useful to take a weak broth of this herb for awakening, and in the evening - already strong, to have a good sleep.

Grass making

1. Preparation of decoction from willow-tea

A tablespoon of willow-tea leaves should be poured in cold water (200 grams) and boiled for a quarter of an hour in a water bath. Remove from heat and leave for 2 hours, filter and take a spoonful before eating three times a day. Especially useful are such decoctions in colitis, gastritis, ulcer diseases.

2. Preparation of the infusion

Two tablespoons of spraying in the thermos pour 2 cups of boiling water. Close tightly with a lid and leave to stand for 6 hours. Take infusion on an empty stomach 4 times a day, 50 gr.

3. Making tea

In the preparation of tea the main thing is the preparation of the initial product of the herb tea and tea. Fermentation of the plant is extremely important, enzymes must acquire activity. To prepare the tea, take the leaves collected during the active flowering. First, they are slightly podvyalivayut (in the shade, about a day), then the palms are twisted into rolls, strongly squeezing to obtain the necessary juice. Rolls are laid out in enameled dishes, covered with a towel or a moistened cloth and aged for a day. Tea for this time has time to ferment.

It is in the process of fermentation that tea gets taste. It is saturated with aromas, acquires a pleasant floral scent. After the fermentation process, it should be poured into another container and dried (in an oven or oven at 100 degrees). It is necessary only to observe the inflow of air, t. Tea can and "suffocate."

After that, the dried tea leaf is cut into small pieces and folded into a glass jar, tightly closing it. We need to make sure that tea does not dry up.

And to add a floral flavor, color and brightness, it is recommended to add dried flowers of the plant itself.

Contraindications to consumption Ivan-tea does not. However, during pregnancy and lactation, before using drugs from this plant, you should consult a doctor.

Now you know about the application of such a wonderful herb as Ivan-tea. Drink it and do not be ill!