Recently, in Russia, Ivan-tea, a drink made from the leaves of fireweed angustifolia, has become more and more popular. A large selection of Ivan-tea with various flavors has appeared in stores. Many people collect and dry fireweed leaves on their own and completely replace black tea and coffee with Ivan tea. Useful properties of this plant - myth or reality? What exactly does fireweed and tea from it give a person? "Culinary Eden" has collected information about the beneficial properties of Ivan tea and shares them with readers.

First of all, Ivan tea is a very tasty and fragrant drink. Properly brewed tea from properly fermented young fireweed leaves has a mild floral-fruity-herbaceous aroma and aftertaste. In taste and aroma, fireweed tea is very similar to high-grade Chinese oolongs, it is not surprising that in the 19th century, fireweed was used as a fake of Chinese tea and sold abroad.

Useful properties of Ivan tea

It is believed that Ivan tea has no contraindications. It can be drunk by pregnant and lactating women, children, malnourished and sick. However, everything needs a measure, and it is important to monitor the individual reaction of the body.

Ivan-tea does not contain caffeine, so you cannot get a powerful charge of vivacity from it. It gently uplifts when you need it and calms well when you need it. It's all about the concentration of the drink: brew Ivan tea easily - and you will feel a surge of strength, and to relax and fall asleep, you need a strong, well-infused drink. Fortunately, even in high concentrations, Ivan tea does not have a bitter taste, like coffee and most teas, so you can drink it without sugar and without eating sweets, which in itself will only benefit the body.

Ivan tea can be called a universal home remedy and even an elixir of youth. As you know, all diseases are from the nerves, and this plant helps to cope with stress and neuroses. The rest of the diseases are from poor ecology, and Ivan tea helps to remove heavy metals and toxins from the body. He will cope even with poisoning and a hangover syndrome. Ivan tea helps to recover faster after a serious illness, it is useful for anemia and poor nutrition.

With regular use of Ivan-tea, blood vessels are strengthened and cleansed, blood pressure normalizes, resistance to infectious and viral diseases increases, the skin is cleansed of acne, dermatitis and other troubles, potency and general tone of the body increase. Lovers of Ivan tea can visit the dentist less often, as caries and gum problems develop much more slowly.

With a cold, a decoction of willow-tea will help bring down the heat and get stronger faster. Weak Ivan-tea is useful for stomach and duodenal ulcers - in some cases, it can even heal them. Colitis, cirrhosis, cystitis, internal inflammation are cured faster with the use of Ivan tea. There is evidence that thanks to Ivan tea, you can reduce the risk of the appearance and growth of tumors.

The composition of Ivan tea

It is believed that Ivan tea contains about 70 useful trace elements, which makes up the bulk of the periodic table. In high concentrations in this plant there is iron, manganese and copper, in smaller quantities - potassium, calcium, titanium, molybdenum, boron, nickel, lithium.

Ivan tea contains flavonoids, which have antispasmodic, choleretic and diuretic effects.

Tannins have an astringent, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effect.

Mucus provides enveloping properties. Thanks to them, Ivan-tea relieves inflammation and cramps, relieves pain.

Alkaloids improve metabolism, blood circulation, the state of the nervous system, and also act as an anesthetic.

Chlorophyll stimulates wound healing, improves metabolism, helps to cope with malignant cells.

Pectin binds and removes harmful substances from the body.

As for vitamins, Ivan tea is rich in vitamin A, without which the growth and renewal of epithelial cells is impossible. This vitamin is responsible for the beauty of the skin, hair and nails, helps fight infections. The B vitamins in Ivan tea are necessary for many vital biochemical reactions, which is especially important for vegetarians and those who observe Christian fasts. They are involved in metabolism, regulate the functioning of the nervous system.
Ivan tea contains more vitamin C than lemon, but when brewed, most of it is destroyed.

How to use fireweed besides tea

To take full advantage of the vitamins and minerals contained in Ivan tea, you can follow the example of the American Indians and collect young leaves and shoots of fireweed without subjecting them to heat treatment. Until the leaves become tough and bitter, they can be used as regular greens: in salads or as a fresh side dish for meat and other dishes. When the fireweed leaves become stiff, but the plant has not yet bloomed, the Indians use the upper parts of the stems and roots. They clean the stems and eat them raw, and roast the roots.

The peeled stalk of willow-tea can be used to disinfect and treat cuts and burns, if there is no other way to treat the wound in field conditions.

In Alaska, willowherb extract is used to make sweets: syrups, jellies, candies, and even ice cream.

Honey collected from Ivan-tea flowers has a distinct taste and aroma of spices, and surpasses many other varieties of honey in terms of useful properties.

It is important that Ivan tea definitely does not contain dyes and flavors, unlike some tea bags, it is a completely natural product. It also does not contain caffeine, purine, oxalic and uric acids, which are dangerous in certain diseases.

Oksana Medvedeva

In Rus', the tea ceremony was a tradition. A huge number of guests were always present at the feasts, and such festivities always ended with tea drinking. In those days, as a rule, medicinal herbs were brewed, but Ivan tea was the most popular.

There were legends about its medicinal properties, and the herb itself has found the widest application in the field of traditional medicine. And today this plant has not lost its relevance. In order for the decoction to bring maximum benefit, you need to know the basic rules for harvesting raw materials and the secrets of preparing a miraculous drink. This will be discussed in this article.

How to recognize Ivan tea?

Ivan tea or narrow-leaved fireweed is a herbaceous plant reaching a height of 2 m. Its root system has numerous shoots, creeping, thick, about 1 meter long. The stems of this plant are rounded, slightly branched, bare. The leaves, as the name implies, are narrow and long, on short petioles, with pointed tips.
The photo below shows Ivan tea inflorescences, they are a conical brush that can reach 40 cm in length. The flowers themselves are large and purple-pink. After drying, they turn blue.

This plant is distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. In Russia, it can be found in the strip of coniferous forests. It grows mainly near water bodies, along ditches and railway embankments.

Procurement of raw materials

The most favorable time for collecting Ivan tea grass is the period from July to September, when the inflorescences have not yet had time to pubescent.

Advice! It is very important not to damage the leaves of this plant during the collection - in order to carry out this procedure as carefully as possible, you should hold its stem in your palm and slowly move your hand from top to bottom.

When choosing an herb, always pay attention to its appearance - diseased, dirty or dusty castings will not work. It is recommended to collect Ivan tea in the morning in dry weather. And never cut off all the leaves from one bush, it is better to take several pieces from different plants.

Harvest Ivan tea preferably in a shaded place. As a rule, it is dried under a canopy in the open air or in a well-ventilated area where direct sunlight does not penetrate. The roots of this plant are dug up only in autumn, after which they are thoroughly cleaned of adhering earth, washed in plenty of water and laid out in a thin layer to dry. Complete the process of harvesting the rhizome in the oven or oven. In this case, the temperature should be minimal - no more than 20 °.

Dried fireweed leaves and flowers are placed in paper bags. You can store them for no more than 2 years, roots - about 3 years.

Fermentation

Now let's look at how it is necessary to carry out the fermentation of Ivan tea.

1. Rinse fresh leaves under running water.
2. Spread out in a thin layer and leave for a day.
3. After the specified time, it is necessary to properly process the leaves. Place a sheet between your palms and roll it into a tube or ball. This procedure must be carried out until the leaf darkens from the secreted cell sap.
4. Place the resulting balls or tubes in an enameled container, spread out in a thin layer and cover with a damp cotton cloth or gauze folded in several layers.
5. Transfer the tray with leaves to a warm place, where the air temperature should reach 26 °, and leave for 12 hours.

   Important! Remember that too high a temperature will spoil the taste and aroma of the plant. The brewed drink will become similar to low-grade tea. After a properly carried out fermentation, the grassy smell should be replaced by a pleasant floral-fruity aroma.

6. Fermented Ivan tea cut with scissors.
7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the prepared leaves on it in a thin layer.
8. Preheat the oven to a temperature of 50 ° and send the leaves into it for drying, while leaving the oven door ajar.
9. In the process of drying, turn the leaves over several times with a wooden spatula.

The readiness of the raw material will be indicated by the intense dark shade of the leaves; when you press the tea leaf, it should break, but not crumble into powder.

Important! Do not overexpose Ivan tea in the oven, as it will acquire a papery smell. Focus on color and structure.

Preparing a drink

So, consider how to brew Ivan tea. For a healing drink, you can use only fireweed or combine it with other herbs - blackcurrant, rosehip, mint, etc.

Advice! For health, it is more beneficial to brew not just dry, but fermented grass.

The preparation procedure is as follows:

• rinse the kettle with boiling water;
• put 3 teaspoons of raw materials into it and pour 150 ml of boiling water;
• leave for five minutes, then add another 300 ml of boiling water;
• infuse the drink for 10 minutes.

These proportions are optional. You can adjust the strength of the drink according to your taste. After the first portion of tea is drunk, the tea leaves can be poured with boiling water 5 more times, while all its beneficial properties will be preserved.

Brewed fireweed or Ivan tea can be stored for no more than 3 days. It is recommended to drink it without sugar, but if you do not have enough sweetness, then it is best to eat halva or honey with a drink.

About the benefits of the drink

Ivan tea has the following properties:

• anti-inflammatory;
• sedative;
• anticonvulsant;
• choleretic;
• antiviral;
• antiallergic;
• antioxidant;
• wound healing;
• bactericidal;
• painkiller;
• hemostatic;
• emollient;
• antipyretic.

Due to this effect, this plant is widely used in folk medicine. It contains the most important trace elements and vitamins, and there is more ascorbic acid in it than in rose hips. Fireweed is rich in protein, which is easily absorbed by the body, for which people who lead an active lifestyle prefer to use it.

The beneficial properties of Ivan tea include its ability to alkalize the blood, due to which there is a rapid restoration of lost strength. It exhibits an enveloping effect, which contributes to the treatment of gastritis, colitis, gastric ulcer and helps to eliminate flatulence. A drink prepared from this plant is highly effective in nervous conditions, reduces anxiety and relieves depression.

Being the most powerful natural purifier, Ivan tea helps to normalize the blood formula, removes toxins and toxic substances from the body, and also reduces intoxication in case of cancer.

The healing properties of Ivan tea also apply to the field of cosmetology. Decoctions and infusions of this plant help strengthen hair roots, significantly improve curls and heal wounds on the scalp.

Application Ivan tea

Fireweed-based drink is good both hot and cold. It perfectly tones, refreshes, gives strength and energizes. But this is not all of his qualities. Possessing the widest range of health-improving effects, Ivan tea can be recommended for use in the following cases:

• low level of hemoglobin in the blood;
• infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• to improve hematopoietic function;
• dysfunction of the prostate gland;
• diseases of the genitourinary system;
• fluctuations in blood pressure;
• sleep disorders;
• headache;
• psycho-emotional stress;
• inflammatory and ulcerative processes of the duodenal mucosa;
• imbalance of intestinal microflora;
• violation of the processes of bile formation;
• to enhance lactation and improve the quality of mother's milk;
• disruption of the endocrine system;
• respiratory diseases;
• diseases of the spleen;
• neurocircular dystonia;
• gout;
• herpes;
• epilepsy;
• food poisoning and dysentery;
• chronic fatigue syndrome;
• teething period;
• menstrual irregularities;
• after a course of chemical and radiation therapy;
• immunodeficiency states;
• C-avitaminosis;
• wounds, ulcers, bedsores;
• otitis, rhinitis;
• sinusitis;
• diseases of the larynx, pharynx and oral cavity;
• lymphogranulomatosis.

Pregnancy period

In a separate chapter, it is necessary to highlight information about the benefits and harms of using Ivan tea during pregnancy. As for its magical multilateral effect on a woman's body during the period of bearing a child, the following can be distinguished:

• supports the immune system;
• due to the presence of vitamins B and A, it takes an active part in the normal formation and development of the fetus;
• improves metabolic processes and blood circulation, preventing oxygen starvation of the fetus;
• gives energy and gives a great mood;
• normalizes sleep;
• removes harmful substances from the body of a pregnant woman;
• helps to overcome the problems of the gastrointestinal tract - nausea, vomiting, constipation.

Ivan tea during pregnancy serves as an excellent prevention and treatment, and is also an excellent general tonic for the body as a whole.

If we talk about the contraindications of fireweed during the period of bearing a child, then as such he does not have. It is only necessary to exclude individual intolerance to the drink and do not consume more than 3 cups a day.

They drink Ivan tea during pregnancy, based on the following recommendations:

• first of all, its use should be agreed with your doctor;
• during this period, it is quite difficult to prepare grass on your own, so it is worth purchasing a pharmacy fee;
• brew a drink at the rate of 2 teaspoons per 2 cups of boiling water;
• you can use it in the morning and evening, 200 ml before meals or three times a day, 150 ml.

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Today, next in line is an article about a plant that most of you are probably familiar with, but whose healing power many greatly underestimate. This plant has many names, but among the people it is mainly known as Ivan - tea or fireweed.

Other less common names for Ivan tea are:

• Skrypnik
• fireweed
• Plakun
• Dremukha
• mother liquor
• Miller
• bread box

There are many names, but personally, for 12 years of working as a phytotherapeutist, I have never heard that Ivan - tea is called that, although I do not exclude that somewhere in the outback there are still places where they can call Fireweed Dremukha or some Plakun!

Ivan - tea, fireweed or less often - Koporsky tea, are usually limited to these names. The plant is very famous and revered in Rus', certainly useful and in our time is experiencing a rebirth, since every year its popularity among the population is only growing. And this is how fireweed looks in nature. A very beautiful plant, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off.

Ivan - tea - plant photo

People ask him in pharmacies, order via the Internet. Not so long ago, it became possible to purchase even fermented Ivan - tea that can be brewed in the traditional way, as usual. At the same time, its medicinal properties are not lost anywhere, and when brewed, they completely remain in the drink.

The healing properties of Ivan - tea and its scope in traditional medicine

People have guessed about the healing power of this plant for a very long time and have been successfully using it to this day. The surprising popularity of fireweed is explained by the fact that the composition of this plant is a whole periodic table. What is there just not there, from potassium and calcium to bioflavonoids and tannins!

Let's see what the healing properties of Ivan - tea are, in which cases it should be used, and in which it is better to abstain, since it has contraindications.

So, Ivan - tea is used for:

• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcers, gastritis, colitis and enterocolitis
• impaired intestinal peristalsis
• flatulence
• impaired metabolism
• diseases of the oral cavity, such as periodontal disease, caries, poor condition of the oral mucosa
• broncho-pulmonary diseases
• diseases of the genitourinary system, both in men and women (for example, cystitis)
• prostate adenoma, prostatitis and poor potency in men
• for migraines and headaches
• with a general loss of strength
• with a variety of diseases of the nervous system or if you just need to relieve stress and irritability
• to relieve symptoms in epileptic diseases
• with mental disorders, neurosis and depression
• with anemia
• with respiratory diseases
• to strengthen immunity
• for the prevention of cancer

Ivan - tea has long been considered one of the best natural remedies that calm the human nervous system, increase tone. A characteristic feature of fireweed is that it does not cause any addiction, no matter how long you use it.

Ivan - tea - contraindications

Contraindications for Ivan - tea are very minor. These include:

1. Individual intolerance
2. Pregnancy (although many do not consider this a contraindication)
3. bowel disorder
4. Hypotension (low blood pressure)

Side effects when using fireweed can be manifested in a slight disruption of the intestines, since this plant has some laxative effect. You don't need to be scared, it's normal. Over time, your intestines will adjust and begin to work as before.

What else can be attributed to contraindications? It is undesirable to take Ivan - tea at the same time as taking any sedatives, as this plant itself has strong sedative properties. Or, at the very least, talk to your doctor about it.

The same applies to the use of Ivan - tea simultaneously with antipyretic drugs.

The use of Ivan - tea for medicinal purposes

Stomach problems, insomnia and persistent headaches

For diseases such as ulcers, gastritis, colitis, enterocolitis, frequent headaches and insomnia, Ivan - tea is recommended to be used according to the following recipe:

• 1 st. a spoonful of dry chopped grass Ivan - pour tea with a glass of boiling water.
• Infuse for 2 hours, then strain.
• Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times daily before meals

angina, sore throat

• 1 tablespoon Ivan - tea in a glass of boiling water, infused in a thermos for 2 hours, after which you need to cool and gargle with a slightly warm broth several times a day.

Anemia, acute respiratory infections

• 1 st. pour a spoonful of dry crushed leaves of fireweed with a glass of boiling water, boil over low heat for 15 minutes, then insist and strain.
• Take with anemia and acute respiratory infections, 1 tablespoon 4 times a day before meals.

Diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women

For diseases of the genitourinary system, cystitis Ivan - tea is used according to the following recipe:

• 1 teaspoon of chopped fireweed leaves is poured with a glass of boiling water, infused for 2 hours, after which it is filtered.
• Drink for diseases of the genitourinary system 1/3 cup 3 times a day, always before meals.

In other cases, when brewing fermented Ivan - tea, you can follow the generally accepted classic recipe:

• We take a teapot with a volume of 0.5 liters, put 2 teaspoons of Ivan - tea into it and pour boiling water over it.
• After 10 minutes, when the drink is infused, you can start drinking tea.
• To do this, the right amount of tea is poured from the teapot and diluted to taste with boiling water.

Important! The rate of consumption of fireweed per 1 adult per day should not exceed 2 tbsp. spoons!

Where to buy Ivan - tea

Where can I buy high-quality Ivan - tea? The usual collection in the form of dry leaves can be bought at a pharmacy or ordered online. But a good and high-quality fermented Ivan - tea is more difficult to find.

I have already made orders in this store more than a dozen times and I am not ashamed to recommend it to my readers.

In Altayvita, there are 2 offers for fermented Ivan - tea. The first option is one 100 gram pack. It costs 390 rubles.

The second option is to buy a whole set of fermented tea in the amount of 6 packs with a 20% discount. You can buy real fermented Ivan - tea, as always, by clicking on the yellow banners.

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All the useful properties of Ivan - tea

And finally, I will remind you of all the useful properties that fireweed has.

• Contains many vitamins, minerals and nutrients
• Helps normalize metabolism
• It has antiphlogistic and antiseptic properties, as a result of which it is effective in inflammatory diseases and the treatment of various infections.
• Very effective remedy for diseases of the genitourinary system in both men and women
• An excellent diuretic that reduces pressure Ivan - tea reduces nervousness, normalizes sleep and improves the psycho-emotional background of a person
• Kills viruses and strengthens the immune system
• With prolonged use, it cleanses the body of toxins and toxins.
• The use of Ivan - tea has a great effect on the condition of the skin. It becomes firm and elastic
• It has been proven that the use of fireweed can be an excellent prevention of cancer, since the hangrol and other antioxidants contained in it - carotenoids, flavonoids, tannins - have a negative effect on cancer cells, in other words, kill them
• Fireweed has a positive effect on the work of the human endocrine system

You can get a more complete picture of the chemical composition of Ivan - tea by examining several of these tables.

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1	Lysine	An important amino acid for protein metabolism, without which there is no absorption of calcium and other amino acids, as well as the synthesis of antibodies, hormones and collagen. This amino acid also has an antiviral effect.
2	Arginine	The amino acid is extremely important for nitrogen metabolism and the formation of nitric oxide. Without its use, the immune and nervous systems will not function, the production of hormones, the synthesis of muscle tissue and the state of the reproductive system will be disrupted.
3	Isoleucine	There is a lot of this essential amino acid in Ivan-tea, which ensures such an effect of fireweed tea as increasing endurance and improving muscle recovery processes. Athletes will especially appreciate it.
4	Serene	Actively involved in the synthesis of proteins and enzymes.
5	Glycine	The value of this amino acid lies in its positive effect on brain tissue and the psycho-emotional state of a person. Sufficient consumption of glycine helps to get rid of sleep disorders and stress, increase efficiency.
6	Histidine	This amino acid plays a significant role in the recovery processes and the formation of enzymes. Its use helps in the treatment of hepatitis and peptic ulcer.
7	Glutamic acid	A very important amino acid for the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, as well as for the regulation of oxidative processes.
8	Proline	The main task of this amino acid is the synthesis of collagen, so it is needed for skin and heart health, as well as for recovery after burns, injuries or operations.
9	Aspartic acid	It is important for the synthesis of other amino acids, the functioning of the central nervous system, and the absorption of minerals.
10	Tyrosine	The main function of this amino acid is participation in the conduction of nerve impulses.
11	Threonine	This amino acid is needed by the heart, liver and immune system, as well as bones.
12	Valine	The content of this amino acid in fireweed is quite high. It plays an important role in the metabolic processes that occur in the muscles.
13	Methionine	This amino acid reduces cholesterol levels, and also has a positive effect on the kidneys and liver.
14	Cysteine	By consuming enough of this amino acid, you will speed up the healing process, improve the condition of nails and hair.
15	Alanine	Needed for the liver and gallbladder, as well as to maintain blood glucose levels. Men appreciate alanine for its positive effect on the prostate.
16	Phenylalanine	Such an amino acid is important for a good mood and can directly affect the brain, stimulating the chemical processes in it.
17	Leucine	There is the most such amino acid in Ivan tea. It acts as a source of energy and protects muscle tissue from damage. The presence of such an amino acid in the diet of people during recovery after surgery or injury is especially important.

1	Iron	23 mg. /100 grams Ivan tea
2	Manganese	16 mg. /100g
3	Copper	15 mg. /100g
4	Magnesium	0.44 mg. /100g
5	Molybdenum	0.43 mg. /100g
6	Bor	6 mg. /100g
7	Nickel	1.3 mg/100 grams
8	Potassium	1.3mg. /100g
9	Lithium	About 1.3 mg/100 grams
10	Titanium	About 1.3 mg. /100g
11	Calcium	About 1.3 mg. /100g
12	Sodium	About 1.2 mg. /100g

The content of essential oils in Ivan - tea as a percentage

1	Benzoacetoaldehyde	20,2-31,4%
2	Linalool	10,3-11,9%
3	3-hexene-1-ol	14-16,5 %
4	Linalyl Propiate	6,1-8,4%
5	Limonene	1,3-1,7%
6	Eugenol.	15,2-25,1%
7	3-thuyene	1,5-1,8%
8	A-pinene	1,4-3,2%
9	4-ethyl-1,2-dimethyl-benzene	0,7%
10	Terpineol	2-2,1%
11	Fellandren	1,2-1,7%
12	Benzaldehyde	1,3-2,1%
13	A3-karen	0,4-0,7%
14	Camphor	0,8-1,2%
15	camphene	0,1-0,6%

Ivan tea is also called narrow-leaved fireweed or Koporye tea - after the name of a village near St. Petersburg, where it was first used to create a delicious drink.

The plant grows in many regions of the Northern Hemisphere, often found near water bodies, in meadows and forest edges. The people noticed its peculiarity to be the first to develop places scorched by fire, enriching the soil with nitrogen and preparing it for other plants.

Before the revolution, Ivan tea was harvested in large quantities for shipment to European countries. It has always been valued for its pleasant taste, unique composition and healing effect on the body.

Drinking a drink from Ivan-tea benefits adults and children, men and women, quenching thirst, as well as strengthening, toning the body, increasing its vitality.

An important feature of the plant is the absence of caffeine, purine bases and oxalic acid in its vegetative organs, which adversely affect the human body. At the same time, it is exceptionally rich in vitamin C (its content is 6.5 times higher than in lemon) and tannins, the share of which in the leaves can reach up to 20%.

There are many different micro and macro elements in the leaves and flowers of Ivan tea:

• copper,
• gland,
• manganese
• molybdenum
• titanium,
• boron,
• potassium,
• sodium,
• calcium.

It also contains such useful substances as:

• flavonoids,
• polysaccharides,
• pectin,
• easily digestible vegetable protein,
• vitamins gr. AT,
• carotenoids,
• organic acids
• coumarins.

The rhizome of the plant accumulates salts of cobalt, calcium and phosphorus.

The medicinal effect of the plant

Ivan-tea has the following healing effect:

• Improves the functioning of the organs of the genitourinary system, liver, pancreas;
• Reduces the level of intoxication of the body, normalizes the composition of the blood;
• Facilitates the state of food poisoning, excessive alcohol consumption;
• Helps to restore the strength of an exhausted body;
• Accelerates scarring of stomach and duodenal ulcers;
• Increases immunity;
• Contributes to the normalization of A / D, the elimination of headaches;
• Stimulates wound healing, reduces body temperature during fever;
• Improves the condition with cystitis, disorders in the gastrointestinal tract - gastritis, intestinal colic and others.

Indications for the use of Ivan-tea in diseases of the nervous and respiratory systems, gastrointestinal tract

The drink produces a mild effect on the body, without causing addiction and any side effects. It is recommended to drink it for indications such as nervous tension, restless sleep, migraine, neurosis, epilepsy, mental or post-traumatic disorders.

Ivan tea facilitates the transfer of severe stressful situations, improves the well-being of patients suffering from depression. Drinking fireweed tea improves the condition of the gastric mucosa, stimulates intestinal peristalsis, and normalizes metabolism. The drink speeds up the process of healing stomach ulcers, colitis, and eliminates flatulence.

It is successfully used for the prevention of diseases of the teeth and gums. The anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties of fireweed leaves help with respiratory diseases affecting the bronchi and lungs.

Benefits of taking fireweed remedies for men and women

Ivan-tea improves potency, helps to cure prostatitis and prostate adenoma. Its ability to remove harmful substances from the body can be used for alcohol intoxication, regular consumption of the drink reduces cravings for alcohol.

The use of a decoction of the plant in the form of lotions accelerates the treatment of various dermatological diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis. It is also used to wash festering wounds. It is useful for women to make masks with a decoction of willow tea, which stimulate the production of collagen and ensure the preservation of youthful skin.

Pregnant women can also drink Ivan tea in the absence of medical contraindications. The iron-rich leaves of the plant improve the composition of the blood in anemia by raising the level of hemoglobin.

The high content of antioxidants, microelements, the presence of the substance hanerol in fireweed, which suppresses the growth of malignant neoplasms, makes it possible to use this drink in combination with other means for the prevention and treatment of cancer.

There is a positive effect of Ivan-tea on the endocrine system of the body. Its young sprouts can be added to vegetable salads, the rhizomes, after drying and grinding, can be used in baking flour products. This not only saturates the food with useful components, but also improves its taste.

Therapeutic effect: fermented tea and other recipes

Making tea: how to brew leaves?

For a cup of boiling water, take 1 tsp. dry leaves of fireweed. After adding boiling water, the drink is infused for 10-20 minutes. When feeding a baby with breast milk, you can add 0.5 liters to Ivan tea. fennel to improve lactation.

The fermented herb willow-chai is very popular. It must be brewed as follows: slightly dried leaves are twisted in the form of small “sausages” until dark, placed in a five-centimeter layer in an enameled container, covered with a damp cloth.

In this form, at room temperature up to 27 ° C, they ripen (its duration should not exceed 12 hours). Fermentation gives the leaves a delicate fruity aroma.

Ivan tea infusion

It is prepared in the same way as tea, but instead of a teaspoon of dried leaves, 1 tablespoon per 200 ml is taken. Take twice a day before meals for half a glass (children 6 - 8 years old - 1 tablespoon, aged 8 - 14 years - 50 ml). The duration of the course of treatment is 1 month, followed by a break of 1-1.5 months.

Decoction of Ivan tea leaves

Add to 200 ml of boiling water 2 tbsp. l. dry leaves of fireweed, simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, leave to infuse for 1.5 hours. After straining, take 1 tbsp three times a day. spoon.

Making juice with honey

Collect young leaves from the top of the stem, squeeze out the juice, add honey to it in a ratio of 1: 1, use the mixture before eating.

A decoction of rhizomes

To 10 gr. finely chopped fireweed roots add 250 ml of boiling water, simmer for 2 minutes. Strain the finished broth, use 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.

Flower face mask

Prepare a tincture of Ivan-tea flowers - pour 200 gr. flowers 0.5 l. vodka, insist 1 month.

Mix 10 ml. with a pinch of salt and a handful of oatmeal to make a thick liquid mass.

Apply for 10 - 15 minutes, then rinse.

Hair masks

For oily hair prepare a paste of 3 tbsp. l. mustard, 10 ml. Ivan-tea and a small amount of water. It is recommended to apply to the hair once a week for 10 minutes, rinsing off with cool water.

For dry hair, a similar amount of fireweed decoction is combined with a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 3 tbsp. l. castor oil. The warm mixture is rubbed into the scalp, covered with a film and wrapped in a towel, leaving it in this form for 1-2 hours. Then the head should be washed with shampoo.

Contraindications and harm of narrow-leaved fireweed

Ivan tea is contraindicated in the presence of individual intolerance to it. It should not be drunk in large quantities over a long period of time (more than 2 weeks), as this can lead to diarrhea. When treating with decoctions and infusions of Ivan-tea, a break should be taken to avoid disturbances in the functioning of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Children are allowed to drink this drink after reaching the age of six.

Pregnant women, before starting to use remedies based on fireweed, it is advisable to obtain a doctor's permission.

Storage and preparation

Fireweed leaves should be collected in July - August, before fluff appears on it. You need to choose healthy plants with clean leaves. The operation should cause minimal damage to the bushes, part of the leaves should be left so that the plant does not die.

Additionally, you can collect some flowers - they also contain useful substances and are used to make cosmetic masks.

Usually collected vegetative parts are dried in the shade in a well-ventilated place, protecting from atmospheric moisture. Also, the leaves can be dried: rinsed with running water, then spread out in a thin layer and dried, regularly, turning over to the other side.

Harvesting of rhizomes is carried out in the fall - after digging, they are washed and dried. Then they are crushed into pieces and placed for final drying in a slightly warm oven.

By using medicinal products prepared using various parts of willow-tea, you can prevent the development of a number of diseases, as well as speed up the treatment of existing ones. In addition, a drink made from it will fill you with vitality, vivacity and inner peace. Cosmetic masks will take care of the condition of the skin and hair, nourishing them with minerals and useful substances necessary for a healthy appearance.

Probably every person has heard about such a plant as Ivan-tea. However, not everyone knows about the healing power of the plant. Infusions from its leaves are used to treat migraines, normalize metabolic processes, and even treat peptic ulcers. In addition, plant preparations also have a wound-healing effect.

"Ivan-tea" is an ancient Russian name that has survived to this day. There are many legends about this plant. One of them says: once upon a time there lived a guy and his name was Ivan. He always wore a red shirt and spent most of his time among the flowers. He adored flowers, and was constantly studying their healing properties. Local residents, who constantly saw the red color flashing among the plants, said: “Yes, it’s Ivan, tea, walking!”

When exactly Ivan disappeared, none of the locals noticed. The only thing that people noticed was the appearance of previously unseen beautiful scarlet flowers. And so a new flower appeared - Ivan-tea.

Botanical characteristic

Otherwise, the plant is called fireweed. It is a perennial root shoot rather tall herbaceous plant of the fireweed or aspen family, reaching a height of sixty or more centimeters. Fireweed is equipped with a thick creeping rhizome, erect, slightly branched, densely leafy cylindrical stems, numerous regular whole sessile leaves with protruding dark green veins.

Fireweed flowers are four-membered, large, somewhat zygomorphic, have a bright pink, lilac or purple color. Inflorescences are terminal sparse long tassels or spikes. The fruits are long pod-shaped four-leaved capsules with numerous oblong-oval seeds.

The flowering of the plant occurs throughout the summer period, and the fruits ripen by September. Light pine and birch forests, edges, clearings, wastelands, dried-up peat bogs, road shoulders are the places where the plant grows.

Collection, preparation and storage

For medicinal preparations, leaves, rhizomes, stems and flowers of willow-herb are used. The ground parts of the plant are recommended to be harvested during the period of intensive flowering, and the underground parts - at the end of the autumn period.

Flower brushes must be carefully cut. Then the raw material is spread in a thin layer on a flat surface, rolled up and squeezed out (you need to squeeze the juice). Such a twist is placed in a dry, well-ventilated room, and then dried in dryers or ovens at a temperature of one hundred degrees.

As for the preparation of rhizomes, after collecting them, they must be cleaned of leaves, soil and various impurities, washed, cut into small pieces and dried. It is better to dry raw materials in the open air, under a canopy or in a well-ventilated area. Stir and turn the raw materials from time to time. So it dries faster and more evenly.

Store blanks in tightly closed glass or wooden containers. The shelf life of rhizomes is three years, the aerial part is two.

Medicinal properties

The composition of this miraculous plant includes a significant amount of useful and nutrients:

• fiber;
• mucous substances;
• carbohydrates;
• tannins;
• organic acids;
• phenolic compounds;
• bioflavonoids;
• pectin compounds;
• alkaloids;
• vitamins A, B;
• micro and macro elements: copper, iron, manganese, zinc, boron, molybdenum, titanium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus;
• ascorbic acid;
• starch;
• carotenes;
• coumarins;
• carotenoids.

The richest chemical composition gives the plant not only a mass of medicinal properties, but also some contraindications. Fireweed has: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticonvulsant, enveloping, sedative, analgesic, hypnotic, hemostatic, vasoconstrictive, astringent, antioxidant, antipyretic, wound healing, diaphoretic effects.

Plant preparations contribute to:

• removal of toxic substances from the body;
• normalization of metabolic processes;
• lowering cholesterol levels;
• normalization of peripheral blood circulation;
• improvement of intestinal motility;
• prevention of premature aging;
• reduce the risk of developing cancer;
• maintaining a normal heart rhythm;
• normalization of the central nervous system;
• normalization of blood pressure;
• preventing the development of atherosclerosis;
• reduce the negative impact of stress;
• strengthening the immune system.

It is recommended to use Ivan tea for the treatment of: nausea, vomiting, stomach ulcers, beriberi, prostate adenoma, atherosclerosis, prostatitis, migraine, insomnia, arterial hypertension, neurosis, sinusitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, cancer, alcoholism, anemia.

Folk recipes

Migraines, insomnia, peptic ulcer: infusion therapy

Grind dry fireweed herb and steam twenty grams of raw materials in 200 ml of boiling water. Close the container tightly and put it in a warm, dry place for several hours. Strain and drink two tablespoons of medicine four times a day.

Colitis, gastritis: decoction application

Take dried fireweed leaves, cut finely and pour 300 ml of water. Place the container on the stove, boil and leave to sweat for ten minutes. Then filter and take a spoonful of the drug three times a day. The same remedy can treat wounds, burns, ulcers, bedsores.

Influenza, anemia: treatment with a healing decoction

Take the dried rhizomes of willow-tea, chop finely and pour 15 g of raw materials into an enameled pan, then pour in cold water, approximately 300 ml. Place the pan on the stove, wait for the product to boil, reduce the heat and leave the product to simmer for thirty minutes. Cool, filter and consume 10 grams of the drug no more than four times a day.

Pancreatitis: infusion therapy

Steam fifteen grams of dry finely chopped leaves of the plant in 300 milliliters of boiled water. Leave the container in a warm place for forty minutes. It is recommended to use fifty milliliters of the drug five times a day.

Allergy, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema: the use of infusion

Combine dry, finely chopped fireweed roots with leaves and flowers, mix and brew twenty grams of raw materials with half a liter of boiling water. Close the container well and put it in a cool, dry room for seven hours. Strain and use the product throughout the day.

Prostate adenoma: therapy with Ivan-tea herb infusion

Brew 30 grams of dried chopped raw materials in four hundred milliliters of boiled water, Let the product stand for a bit. Drink the medicine twice a day: after waking up on an empty stomach and before going to bed.

Abundant menstruation: the use of a healing drink

Brew a couple of tablespoons of dry, finely chopped fireweed leaves in three hundred milliliters of boiled water. Place the composition in heat for sixty minutes, filter. Drink 60 ml of medicine three times a day.

Elimination of oncological ailments of the bladder and kidneys

Combine the dried fireweed flowers with yarrow, marsh cudweed, celandine, rose hips, chop and mix the ingredients. Brew a couple of tablespoons of raw materials in two hundred milliliters of boiling water. Let the tool brew a little. Then filter and consume 1/3 cup three times throughout the day.

Infertility: infusion therapy

Mix equal proportions of willow-tea leaves with lemon balm, peppermint, wild strawberries, parsley and ordinary cuff. Finely chop all the ingredients and mix well. Brew 15 grams of raw materials in four hundred milliliters of boiling water. Remove the composition in heat for 20 minutes, strain. Drink one hundred milliliters of the drug four times a day, instead of water.