Healing properties of willow tea

Flowering ivan tea and brewed ivan tea in a cup

Ivan tea is a unique plant, the healing properties of which are found in leaves, shoots, and root.

The plant has been popular in folk medicine and in home tea drinking since the time of Russia, when there was no Indian, Ceylon, Chinese tea.

Our ancestors knew a lot about herbs. Their special secrets have reached our times, thanks to which we can use the healing properties of Ivan tea to save from many diseases.

Buy ivan tea in the classic version or as part of useful mixtures from various natural plants, you can in the online store of the Russian Tea Company. And then we will talk about the benefits of Ivan tea, how to brew it correctly and whether Ivan tea has contraindications.

The Benefits of Ivan Tea

Fireweed tea, or ivan tea, is one of the most common plants in our country, but few people know about its colossal health value.

The plant contains from 69 to 71 useful compounds (the exact indicator depends on the area of ​ ​ growth).

Just think - this is more than half of the periodic table.

The chemical composition of the plant is rich:

  • tannins (more than 20%) - help the absorption of vitamin C, remove heavy metals from the body, have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal effects, have a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
  • flavonoids - strengthen blood vessels, protect against oxidative processes, slow down aging;
  • pectin - removes toxic substances from the body, normalizes metabolism, digestion, blood circulation;
  • amino acids - support the work of the whole organism, are necessary for the normal course of metabolic processes and tissue construction;
  • polysaccharides - give strength and energy;
  • vegetable fiber - normalizes intestinal function;
  • carotenoids - help the absorption of vitamin A;
  • vitamins - a significant amount of vitamin C and A, V2, V6, nicotinic and folic acids help to resist stress, promote recovery from diseases, strengthen immunity, improve brain function, eliminate anemia.

Ivan tea contains many mineral salts. Also, flowers contain anthocyanins, roots contain a large amount of proteins, phosphorus, calcium, cobalt, organic acids, polysaccharides, starch. Fireweed seeds contain fatty oils.

Thanks to the richest composition of useful substances, tea & ldquo; ivan-tea & rdquo; has the following medicinal properties:

  • anti-inflammatory;
  • analgesic effect;
  • activating the immune system;
  • soothing action that does not cause drowsiness;
  • increase performance, focus;
  • Activate the body's defenses - recover quickly and recover from disease
  • cleansing of the body, normalization of the gastrointestinal tract;
  • Normalization of blood pressure;
  • inhibit tumor growth.

Great benefits of willow tea for external use. Infusion is used:

  • for gargling and gums;
  • for tinnitus compresses;
  • for skin treatment for various rashes, burns, eczema.

Ivan tea is divided into two types according to the degree of fermentation:

  • green - not fermented, with a mixed floral aroma and honey-fruit notes. The taste is astringent, with a berry flavor.
  • black - fermented ivan tea, with a rich and bright taste of the usual black tea, depending on the collection time, may have caramel notes in taste.

Ivan-tea

Contraindications of Ivan-chai

With all the variety of healing properties, Ivan tea still has some contraindications. Do not drink in the following cases:

  • with bleeding disorders (thrombophlebitis and varicose veins);
  • if individual intolerance exists;
  • if you have a GI problem;
  • with antipyretics and sedatives;
  • Caution during pregnancy - consult your doctor
  • caution for children under 2 years of age. In small quantities, Ivan tea is useful, but it is still worth consulting a pediatrician on an individual basis.

How to brew Ivan tea

The story about the methods of brewing Ivan tea also stretches from the time of Russia. There are many recipes for its preparation, but there are basic conditions for the preparation of a healing drink that have been formed over the years:

  • use of quality water - spring, well or filtered;
  • to preserve all the benefits of Ivan tea, the optimal temperature for brewing is 80-90 degrees;
  • glassware or ceramic;
  • Infuse for at least 30 minutes.

Let's talk about some ways to make a drink. So, how to brew Ivan tea:

  • In a brewing kettle .
    Prepare the kettle with boiling water. The proportions are taken at the rate of 2-3 tsp. Tea on 0.5 liters of water, but you can adjust to your own taste. Dry tea is poured and infused. The brew can be reused depending on the strength of the newly obtained drink.
  • In an insulated brewing kettle.
    This method of brewing implies an increase in the duration of tea infusion. Ivan tea is covered with a warm towel. In the process of such brewing, the leaves open better, giving more natural richness to the drink - nutrients, taste and aroma.
  • How to brew Ivan tea in a thermos.
    Like a kettle, you need to rinse the thermos with boiling water before brewing. 3 teaspoons of brew pour 1 liter of hot water. The closed thermos is insisted for about an hour. Then the finished tea must be poured into a glass or ceramic kettle.

Ivan-tea in a glass kettle

Ivan Tea Recipes

Gorodetsky Ivan Tea.

The water is brought to a boil and cooled to 80 degrees. 1 tsp tea is poured with a glass of boiling water into a small kettle. It is infused for 7-10 minutes. Then the infusion is merged into another kettle (larger). The steamed brew in a small kettle is again poured with boiling water and infused. Thus, Ivan tea can be brewed up to 4 times to get the maximum of useful substances in the infusion. To enhance the benefits and taste, it is recommended to brew a healthy mixture, for example, ivan-tea with thyme . The finished infusion can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, in which case it does not lose its useful properties.

Summer willow tea.

The cold brewing method is suitable for quenching thirst in the summer, saturating the body with useful substances. Pour ivan tea with thyme with hot water in two steps - first on the ⅓ of the kettle for 5 minutes, then to the top. There is no need to cover the kettle - you need to leave the tea to cool. Honey and dried fruits can be added to taste. The cold drink is very tasty.

Vitamin tea

In the winter and demi-season period will be an excellent charge of health and vigor. In addition to healing ivan tea, it includes pieces of fruits, berries, flower petals. You can brew in the classic way - 2 tsp. Pour the mixture with 600 ml of hot water, insist for 15 minutes and mix.

In the Russian Tea Company you will find other incredibly tasty ready-made mixtures of Ivan tea and other healing plants that can only be brewed. Enjoy and be healthy!

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