(fireweed, Koporskaya tea) - the drink is very pleasant in taste and color, having a powerful healing effect!

Even in Russia they used infusion from Ivan tea as a drink and a cure for various ailments. This nondescript-looking weed in terms of its therapeutic effect and healing properties, given its unique chemical content, is many times greater than even.

After drinking Ivan tea after sunset, you give your body a chance to prepare for recovery, for a gentle soothing of the heartbeat, lowering blood pressure and normalizing general health. This state of nocturnal "suspended animation" is a real opportunity to extend or increase the periods of active life of at least a quarter of its cycle on average. And this is certainly a lot.

An example and confirmation of the restoring properties of Ivan tea is the life of a researcher of the beginning of the twentieth century - Peter Alexandrovich Badmaev. Most of his works of science are devoted to the study of the secrets of the healing power of this plant. The healer lived one hundred and ten years, and at the age of one hundred years - he knew the joy of fatherhood. And it is not known how many years he could still enjoy life if everything had not been broken by the prison in Petrograd.

Europe quickly appreciated the virtues of this tea for its unique content. It has six and a half times more vitamin C than any lemon. In addition, there are tannins - up to 20 percent, a large number of flavonoids, mucus and pectins. Therefore, from Russia this product was exported to Europe in huge quantities.

Koporye tea

It is made from plant materials of Ivan tea. This happens by analogy with black tea from green tea. The preparation of delicious and healthy tea begins with fermentation - 24-48 hours. The smell, color and taste of the product, which will result from all the manipulations, depend on the time of the start of fermentation and the current temperature. The color of the tea becomes different - green, yellow or completely dark. The black mixture in the tea market has no competitors! Fermentation will be described in more detail.

The taste of Ivan Tea is distinguished by pleasant and fragrant features, it leads the body to tone, encourages and adds vitality. It has a healthy effect on the whole organism. In the heat, there is no better way to quench your thirst regardless of the temperature of the drink. The main thing that makes this drink the most popular, especially for people leading a healthy lifestyle, it differs in composition from various caffeinated drinks and black tea.

Fireweed has an excellent effect on blood, if used as a strong infusion or decoction of fireweed, provided it is used continuously (increases the level of hemoglobin, restores the acid-base rate in the blood)

What else is ivan tea good for?

It assists in the normalization of digestion and metabolism, improves all types of metabolic processes, especially lipid and carbohydrate;

It has a powerful antiflogistic and antiseptic property, is effective as a healing and prophylactic drug in the general treatment for infections and inflammations. In this regard, the leaves and flowers of this herb are significantly superior to such powerful natural antiseptics that are familiar to everyone as willow bark, oak bark and bear ears. This specific action of the plant is associated with the content of flavonoids, tannins, carotenoids, vitamin C, organic acids, triterpenoids, trace elements in it;

It prolongs the active life of the male body, supporting and improving the function of the "second heart" - the prostate gland. In addition, the state of men's health as a whole is significantly improved: it increases potency, normalizes erectile function. No wonder Ivan tea is called "male" grass;

It has a mild diuretic effect, normalizes the water-electrolyte balance, while reducing;

Thanks to magnesium, vitamins of group B, flavonoids that are part of the fireweed, it is an effective non-synthetic sleeping pill and sedative, normalizes the psycho-emotional state (reduces nervousness, excitability, eases headaches, normalizes night rest);

Since Ivan tea contains tannins, mucus, pectins, etc., it is able to improve and restore the digestive system, eliminating constipation, heartburn, and dysbiosis. This is achieved through enveloping, anti-inflammatory and reparative actions;

Due to the presence of organic acids in Kopor tea, in combination with magnesium and flavonoids, a choleretic effect is manifested;

It acts on viruses and resists allergies;

The reparative (that is, wound healing) effect is achieved due to the presence of elements such as chlorophyll, tanning mixtures, carotenoids in the grass content that accelerate the granulation and epithelization of skin lesions;

The gradual analgesic effect of Ivan tea occurs due to alkaloids, mucus, flavonoids, magnesium present in the flowers and leaves;

Has lactational qualities, prolonging breastfeeding and thereby improving the health of babies;

Flavonoids and pectins of Ivan tea leaves are natural adsorbents and cleanse the body of toxic elements;

Endocrine organs work harmoniously and more efficiently;

The herb is particularly successful as an antitumor agent due to the antioxidant effect of hangrol and other antioxidants - carotenoids, flavonoids, tannins, copper, organic acids, manganese, vitamin C, magnesium. During scientific research, it was found that narrow-leaved fireweed contains low-toxic and high-molecular substances that show "interest" in cancer cells;

Slows down early skin aging, making it supple and resilient. All this thanks to substances that stimulate the natural processes of collagen synthesis (phytosterols, vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, organic acids and copper).

With constant use, Kopor tea is used in the general and preventive treatment of the following diseases:

Anemia (anemia);

Gastritis, ulcerative formations in the bulb of the duodenum and stomach, colitis, disorders in the biliary system,;

Inflammatory diseases of the urinary system in men (prostate adenoma or prostatitis);

Exchange-inflammatory skin diseases.

Poisoning and intestinal dysfunction;

General course of rehabilitation from alcoholism, for the relief of a hangover syndrome;

Increased psycho-emotional pressure and chronic;

The effect of constant fatigue, overwork;

In dentistry - in children during the appearance of milk teeth, at an older age with friability and;

Endocrine disorders in women of various origins (problems with the menstrual cycle, existing uterine bleeding, menopause, premenstrual syndrome);

As an adjuvant after manipulations to combat tumors and cancer (chemotherapy and radiation exposure) in the recovery period;

In the treatment of blood diseases (bleeding or lymphogranulomatosis) as an adsorbent;

With a decrease in immunity (immunodeficiency state);

With vitamin deficiency, especially vitamin C and group B.

Ivan tea for men:

Of course, the healing properties of the plant help everyone - men, women, children, but, having the ability to cure prostatitis and prostate adenoma, Ivan tea has earned the unconditional trust of men.

Ivan tea for women:

This is an unsurpassed tool for the treatment of cystitis, thrush and other diseases of the genitourinary system in women.

Tea from Ivan tea

No matter how good the Koporye tea is, the taste, smell, and color of the drink are largely determined by the quality of the water. Anyone who has ever drunk tea in spring or melt water will never forget this taste. Five grams of Ivan tea (dried tea leaves) should ideally fall per person per day. Four to five cups of concentrated drink are made from it. You can brew several times, but note that the concentration of beneficial properties will decrease, although the taste is preserved in small quantities.

How to brew ivan tea?

Proper brewing of willow-tea leaves is one of the two main components that ensure the safety of all medicinal properties.

The first way to brew Ivan tea

2 teaspoons of dry grass pour 600 ml of boiling water (it is best to use natural or purified water). The container is tightly closed and left to infuse for 10-15 minutes, after which the infusion is mixed.

The infusion contains essential oils, so the drink does not deteriorate for several days, but it is best to use it freshly prepared. Concentration largely depends on your taste preferences.

You can also drink chilled tea. If there is a desire to warm up, in no case do not allow boiling. The finest aroma will disappear immediately. Drink without sugar, use raisins, dates, dried apricots, honey, halva instead.

The second method of brewing willow tea

Fresh leaves of willow-tea are placed in enameled dishes with a layer of 3-5 cm, then they are poured with purified water at room temperature (up to 10 cm), after which the infusion is put on a low fire and heated. The next step is to insist the resulting composition for 10 minutes.

As a tea leaves, you can also take a mixture of leaves with flowers: half a liter of boiling water, a mixture of flowers and leaves of Ivan tea 2: 2 (teaspoons).

When to collect and how to dry ivan tea?

Ivan tea is harvested during the flowering period, it is important to collect grass at a time when the flower brush has not yet fully blossomed. Flowering begins in late June and continues until the fall. In August, beans are ripened on the lower branches of Ivan-tea, inside of which there is unpleasant fluff. This fluff should not be collected.

The collection is recommended to be carried out in dry weather, do not start it immediately after rain. Unsuitable for collecting dusty, dirty, sick, affected plants. Ivan tea, growing along busy roads, is not intended for medicinal use.

The aerial part of the plant is suitable for the preparation of medicinal infusions and decoctions, so during the collection it is cut or broken in the middle, sometimes closer to the ground.

Flower brushes are gently spread on the floor with a thin layer (about 5 cm), after which they are twisted into a roll and squeezed in order to separate the juice. The roll is left for 8-10 hours in a room where the air temperature is 20-25 degrees.

The fermentation process can also be carried out in a wooden box, folding compressed flower brushes into it and, to save moisture, covering it with a wet cloth. After time, the grass is dried in the oven at a temperature of no more than 50 ° C.

In early May, you can collect the tops of young shoots, from which you can make tea of \u200b\u200bexcellent quality. This tea has an amazing ability to regain strength and restore energy reserves.

Ivan willow seeds

Seeds of willow-tea are collected in a small box, ripen in the period from July to August. On one plant, up to 20,000 seeds can ripen simultaneously, a distinctive feature of which is the presence of a white tuft (fluff). Crest helps seeds disperse a considerable distance from the plant; a light blow of the wind is enough for this. Another distinctive feature of willow-seed seeds is the ability to grow even several years after ripening and getting on the soil.

In folk medicine, willow seeds are not used, therefore, they are of no value. The seeds are used exclusively for planting a plant in a certain area.

Fermentation Methods:

1. A simple way to ferment

The collection of plant material is carried out in the morning after the dew has dried. The topmost flowers are plucked, without seeds and leaves. If it is very hot, then the grass cannot be collected, because the leaves will deteriorate, “burn out”. Carefully monitor what you put in the basket, as a forest bug caught in raw materials can ruin the entire crop.

Leaflets and flowers need to be dried a little in a place where there is no direct sunlight, fray in the palms of your hands and compactly folded into a three-liter bottle. Cover with a wet towel and leave in a dark chilled room (up to 25 degrees) for 36 hours. After the specified time, the fermentation process is considered complete. The prepared mixture is loosened and dried at degrees +95 - +110. You can use both electric and gas oven.

During the drying process, the plant mixture is constantly stirred or turned over in the form of a dense layer. Gradually, the tea becomes the desired color, which varies from light brown to dark. Drying of friable tea in time occurs in different ways, this is due to the humidity of the grass at the time of collection. Readiness is recorded visually, that is, “by eye”. The drying time for round tea is determined by the weight of the dried tile. Raw mix and dry tea in finished form are 5: 1. Ready tea is stored in a dark, dry place, in a tightly closed container, preferably made of glass, but a plastic jar is also suitable. With proper storage, the shelf life is three years.

2. The Forgotten Way

A sheet of Ivan tea, a layer no more than 3 centimeters thick, is laid out on a moistened linen cloth, folded as densely as possible in the form of a roll (twisting). The size of the fabric depends on the amount of grass. Do not forget to moisten the fabric with clean water. This can be done from the most conventional spray gun. In the opposite case, the napkin absorbs the most valuable juice from the leaves of the fireweed herb.

The twist is pulled together with a rope, for which a rubber cord is also suitable. We carefully rub the grass in our palms, making flexion and extension movements for about half an hour. It is advisable that this event be attended by two. In this process, the destruction of plant structural cells and the impregnation of plant material with juice is observed. Then two to three hours is the primary fermentation. The temperature of the twist is checked by palms. If you feel warm (about 37-38 degrees and above), the initial fermentation process is completed. The mass has a delicate smell resembling a sour stewed pear compote.

Young plant tops collected in May are so fragile and sensitive that structural changes begin even during compaction in the container.

If you click on the raw materials, you can hear a characteristic sound, similar to a crunch. The mass is tightly packed in a container (plastic bucket or glass jar) and closed to complete the fermentation for 36 - 40 hours. In order not to spoil the final product, on the lid of the container it is best to write the date and time of the bookmark, and the end of the process. If necessary, you can give the tea a more refined taste, extending the fermentation time in a chilled place. For the late harvest of Ivan tea in July - August, we carry out additional fermentation.

To this end, we extract the plant mass from the bucket and carefully rub with our hands until the juice appears.

An important point!

To facilitate the cooking process, you can skip vegetable raw materials through a meat grinder (remove the knives first), but keep in mind that both the healing properties and taste will be much worse, weaker.

Then we collect the treated mass in a heap and leave it for 6-8 hours at room temperature, covering it with a wet cloth. And when the mass under the fabric when pressed will resemble soft rubber - it's time to dry in the oven. The future tea spread out on a baking sheet is dried at an average temperature of 100 degrees, before the drying is completed, the degrees increase. This annealing, like coffee beans, will improve the palatability, make the tea more fragrant and beautiful.

Do not forget about the frequent mixing of the mixture. The oven should be ajar. Red bricks or ceramic tiles are placed under the baking sheet so as not to overdry the tea. This device works like a Russian stove and normalizes the temperature in the oven. This is a very important point, since it depends on how healing the drink will be.

Making Koporsky tea in the oven takes one and a half to two hours. In one day, you can get 300-400 grams of the finished product in dry form. The mixture in the tiles must be wrapped in compacted paper. Tea with a loose structure, stored for 3 years, in the form of tiles - decades!

3. Fermentation under oppression in own juice

All raw materials are divided into two parts (this includes the top of the plant and its leaves). Juice is squeezed out of one part using a press juicer. There is very little fluid, even if it is a modern Angel-type juicer. The second half of the raw material is placed in a ceramic-metal pan and the juice is poured there. Press on top of oppression. It is a wooden circle with a load of at least 20 kilograms. The cargo can be replaced by a weight of two pounds wrapped in polyethylene to prevent metal from contacting the juice. After 72 hours, the fermentation ends, drying and obtaining tea in the final version occurs at a temperature of 90 degrees.

And now a visual lesson on making Kopor tea, watch the video:

Application for:

Healing infusions and decoctions have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, astringent, diaphoretic and enveloping effects.

Ivan tea has a pronounced sedative effect on the body (according to the mechanism of action and therapeutic effect, the infusion of this plant is close to the action of the drug). It is used for neurosis, increased excitability, aggression, frequent night awakenings, a sense of anxiety and a sharp mood drop.

The anti-inflammatory effect of Ivan-tea is successfully used in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system, including chronic and acute cystitis and inflammation of the urinary tract. For men, the use of medicinal infusions will help cope with chronic prostatitis and prostate adenoma.

The antibacterial effect of the medicinal plant is used for diseases of the oral cavity - tonsillitis, and.

Ascorbic acid, manganese and iron, which are part of the chemical composition of willow tea, allow the infusion of the plant to be used as an aid in the treatment of iron deficiency.

Ivan tea during pregnancy

Ivan tea is a plant for the use of which no contraindications have been identified to date, so pregnant women can take it if necessary.

Tea made on the basis of Ivan tea is a natural remedy for the treatment of gastritis with high acidity, colitis, and stomach ulcers. The plant has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps to overcome headaches, diseases of the nasopharynx, tonsillitis.

Vitamins and other useful substances that are part of Ivan tea have a positive effect on wound healing, contribute to the normal course of pregnancy, which once again confirms the safety of its use for pregnant women.

Ivan tea for children

The plant has an antiviral property and is used as a prophylactic during the period of exacerbation of seasonal diseases (and SARS).

Ivan tea with prostatitis

Education:  A diploma in the specialty of “Medicine” and “Therapy” was obtained at the N. I. Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Further training at the Department of Herbal Medicine at Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).

Botanical characteristics of narrow-leaved fireweed

Narrow-leaved fireweed  - a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family of cypress. A straight, unbranched, juicy stalk reaches a height of 75 to 200 cm.The creeping rhizome is well developed, has numerous processes and can reach a length of 100 cm.The leaves are alternate, sessile (very short petiole), elongated, with a pointed apex.

The flowers are wide open, painted in purple or hot pink, gather in a conical brush in the upper part of the plant. The fruit is an elongated capsule with numerous small seeds inside. A characteristic feature of fireweed seeds is the presence of a crest (consisting of fluffs), due to which the seeds can fly to a considerable distance from this medicinal plant.

Narrow-leaved fireweed blooms in the summer - from mid-June to mid-August, bears fruit in late July - August.

The natural distribution range of the narrow-leaved fireweed is almost the entire territory of Russia. Abundantly this medicinal plant grows along roads, in forest clearings, burnt areas and embankments.

Useful properties of fireweed

In folk medicine, both the aerial part of the fireweed is used - leaves and flowers, and the underground part - the rhizome. The collection of leaves and flowers occurs during the flowering period of the medicinal plant, and the flowers must not be fully opened, since there is a high probability that during drying they will turn into seeds. Before drying, the leaves are separated from the shoots and laid out under a canopy in a thin layer.

The roots are harvested after flowering (in the autumn). After digging, the rhizome is cleaned of the earth and washed well under cold water, after which it is dried in the oven at a temperature of 70 ° C.

The chemical composition of the leaves of fireweed contains a number of useful organic compounds: flavonoids, tannins (up to 20%), mucous substances (up to 15%), tannin of the pyrogall group (up to 10%), alkaloids (0.1%), coumarins, sugar, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), iron, manganese, provitamin A (retinol acetate).

Carotenoids, flavonoids, tannins, starch, and mucous substances were found in the chemical composition of the roots.

The chemical composition of flowers contains flavonoids, tannins, mucous substances, ascorbic acid, coumarins, sugars and essential oils.

Healing infusions and decoctions of fireweed are used in folk medicine as an effective enveloping, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, soothing, hemostatic and laxative.

Application of fireweed

Decoction and infusion of fireweed are used for a number of diseases of various organs and organ systems. In their chemical composition, the leaves of fireweed contain a significant amount of mucus and tannin, which is why the infusion is successfully used for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by high acidity (gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis). In addition, the infusion helps to cope with the negative consequences of intestinal dysbiosis and normalize the flora.

The presence in the chemical composition of this medicinal raw material of ascorbic acid, iron and manganese characterizes the healing infusion as an effective tool in the fight against iron deficiency anemia (reduced hemoglobin as a result of a general blood test). In addition, the infusion can be used by women with heavy menstruation, as well as in the postpartum period.

Infusion and decoction of fireweed stimulate cardiac activity and have a mild effect on the nervous system. They are used for, nervous excitement, increased irritability and headache.

As an external remedy, an infusion of leaves is successfully used for diseases of the oral cavity, such as stomatitis, sore throat, tonsillitis. Dry powder from the leaves of a medicinal plant is used as an aid in the treatment of infected wounds and ulcers. As a poultice, it is used for otitis media (including acute) and soft tissues.

Narrow leaf fireweed infusion

Recipe No. 1: 15 g of crushed medicinal raw materials (aerial parts of the medicinal plant) are filled with 200 ml of boiling water and insisted for 60 minutes, then filtered into clean dishes and taken in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) 3 times a day.

Recipe No. 2: 1 tablespoon of medicinal raw materials (roots and rhizomes) is filled with 200 ml of boiling water and insisted for 45 minutes, then filtered in a clean dish. Take infusion 3 times a day for 15 ml with insomnia.

Recipe No. 3: 1 tablespoon of medicinal raw materials (leaves) is filled with 200 ml of boiling water and insisted for two hours, after which it is filtered in a clean bowl. Take the medicine 1 tablespoon (15 ml) 3 times a day for anemia and 1/3 cup three times a day for chronic.

Recipe No. 4: 2 tablespoons of medicinal raw materials are poured into 400 ml of boiling water and insisted for 6 hours, after which they are filtered in a clean dish. This infusion is used as an external remedy for otitis media; for this, the tampon is well moistened in the infusion and inserted into the ear hole.

Narrow-leaved fireweed broth

10 g of dry medicinal raw materials (flowers) are filled with 200 ml of water and put in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Take a decoction of 1 tablespoon (15 ml) 3 times a day.

Fireweed tea

Several hundred years ago, tea in Russia was an extremely rare and very expensive drink that only noble people and wealthy could afford. That is why ordinary people were looking for him a worthy replacement from what is growing in Russian land. As a result of long searches, tea from fireweed, which later received the name "Russian tea", gained great popularity.

For the first time, the aerial part of a medicinal plant was harvested in the village of Koporye, which is why tea was called Koporye. The drink gained great popularity among the common population of Russia, because it was several times cheaper in price than English and Chinese tea, and in taste it was not inferior to them at all.

The technology for making real Kopor tea includes several sequential steps:

• collection;
• withering;
• grinding (either slightly crush or “tap” in the bag);
• fermentation;
• drying.

There is a second, simpler and faster method for brewing Kopor tea, it is just to pour dried leaves and flowers of the fireweed with boiling water and let the composition brew for 10-15 minutes, however, most of the useful properties of the medicinal plant will be lost.

Collection of the aerial part of the fireweed occurs during the period of active flowering of the plant. Leaves and flowers are collected and laid out separately from each other. Only the upper and middle leaves are torn off (without lower leaves), while the plant material is immediately separated from the stem (without tearing it).

The next stage is wilting. To do this, the leaves are laid out in a thin layer under the awning and left to dry for a couple of hours, after which the medicinal raw materials are manually twisted until the juice is released.

Then comes the fermentation time. To do this, the medicinal raw material is folded onto a baking sheet, in a pan, in a jar and left for several days at a temperature of 25 ° C. The container must be covered with a damp cloth and carefully monitored so that it does not dry out; for this, you will have to either moisten it regularly or replace the dry cloth with a damp cloth in time.

The final step in making Kopor tea is drying. As a rule, the leaves are dried in the oven at a temperature of 70 ° C for 40 minutes.

Ultimately, the leaves should completely dry and acquire a dark (almost black) shade.

Store dried fireweed leaves in a glass jar with a tightly closed lid. To brew tea from fireweed, it is necessary to pour 2 teaspoons of the resulting tea with boiling water and let them brew for 15 minutes.

Flowers do not require such a long and laborious drying procedure. To dry the flowers, they simply need to be spread out in a thin layer and dried in a dark place.

Fireweed leaves

The main medicinal raw material of narrow-leaved fireweed are leaves, which have a number of unique healing properties. The healing infusions of the leaves of the fireweed have a pronounced anti-inflammatory, soothing and enveloping effect. In addition, the biochemical composition of medicinal raw materials allows us to consider the healing infusion as an additional tool in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, decreased immunity and. The extract from the leaves of a medicinal plant is also successfully used in modern cosmetology as a natural tightening component.

Fireweed seeds

Narrow leaf fireweed seeds are very small and numerous. One plant during the growing season can produce about 20,000 seeds. A distinctive characteristic of fireweed seeds from other medicinal plants is the presence of a white tuft (fluff), which contributes to the instant spread of seeds over a considerable distance from the plant.

At the same time, the seeds retain the ability to germinate and grow for many years. In their chemical composition, fireweed seeds contain up to 45% fatty oil.

From a medical point of view, fireweed seeds do not represent any value, therefore, it is not used for medicinal purposes.

Mountain Cyprus

Mountain fireweed - is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family fireweed. Its stalk is single, erect, pubescent, in the upper part, as a rule, branched, height is 25-60 cm. Leaves are short-sessile (sessile), egg-shaped, with uneven margin. The flowers reach about 5–10 mm in diameter and are colored pink, purple or white (rarely). Flowers are collected in end brushes.

The fruit is a pubescent capsule 5–7 cm long. Mountain fireweed blooms in June-July, bears fruit in July-August.

The natural distribution range of mountain fireweed is almost the entire territory of Russia, Europe, Siberia and the Caucasus. This species grows in shady, damp places, in coniferous and mixed forests, as well as among shrubs.

In its chemical composition, the aboveground and underground parts of the medicinal plant contain tannins, which allows the healing infusion of mountain fireweed to be used as an effective hemostatic.

Mountain fireweed infusion

2 tablespoons of chopped medicinal raw materials are poured into 200 ml of boiling water and infused for two hours, then the resulting infusion is filtered and used for bleeding for 1 / 3–1 / 2 cup 3 times a day.

Firewood swamp

Swamp fireweed is a perennial herbaceous plant of the cypress family. A single erect stalk of a cylindrical shape in the upper part is covered with hairs. The length of the stem of the bog fireweed can reach 80 cm. The leaves are short-sessile (sessile), opposite, whole-marginal, their length is 2–9 cm. Small flowers of the plant are located at the ends of the stem and form a small brush. Petals are pink or white.

The fruit is a shortly pubescent capsule 4–8 cm long. The seeds are small, spindle-shaped.

Marsh fireweed blooms from July to September inclusive, bears fruit from July.

The natural distribution range is Europe, the Caucasus, Scandinavia, East and West Siberia, the Far East, Central Asia, Mongolia, China, and North America. Swamp fireweed grows in moist, swampy areas, along the banks of water bodies, peat and sand quarries.

The medicinal raw material is the aerial part of the plant, which contains tannins, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and flavonoids in its chemical composition.

Water infusion of bog fireweed is used in folk medicine as an effective healing agent for bleeding of various etiologies, nervous excitement and insomnia. Outwardly, an infusion of a medicinal plant is used for various skin diseases (for example, such as scrofula).

Tincture of marsh fireweed

20 g of dry drug substance is poured into 200 ml of 40% ethyl alcohol, then left in a dark and cool place for 10 days, after which it is filtered and taken 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. Alcohol tincture is used for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Infusion of marshland fireweed

1 tablespoon of the medicinal substance is poured into 200 ml of boiling water and insisted for two to three hours, after which it is filtered in a clean dish and taken in 1/3 cup 3 times a day. Water infusion is used for, nervous breakdown and insomnia.

Fireweed hairy

Hairy fireweed is a perennial herbaceous herb family. Branched, erect, cylindrical, strong stem along the entire length covered with long soft hairs, can reach 150 cm in length. Leaves are short-leaved, finely serrate on the edge. In the lower part of the plant, the leaves are opposite, in the upper - alternate. The flowers are single, the petals are painted in dark pink.

The fruit is a pubescent capsule, the length of which is 4–10 cm. The seeds are small, ovate and numerous. The plant blooms in the summer, from June to August inclusive.

The natural distribution range is the European part of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Western Europe, Central Asia, Western Siberia, Asia Minor, North Africa, India, China, Mongolia. This species grows in moist places, in water meadows, marshy areas, along the banks of reservoirs and in reed beds.

Small-flowered fireweed

Small-flowered fireweed is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family of the cypress. The stalk is single, erect, simple or branched, covered with small soft hairs along its entire length, its length, as a rule, is 100 cm. The leaves are oblong-ovate in shape, narrowed upwards, short-sessile (sessile). The upper leaves are alternate, the lower ones are opposite. The flowers are small (length 5-10 mm), the petals are painted in a light pink shade.

Fruit - pubescent capsule up to 8 mm in length. Seeds are small, numerous, dark brown.

Small-flowered fireweed blooms from June to September.

The natural distribution range is the European part of Russia, Europe, India, the Himalayas, Iran, and the Caucasus. This species grows along the shores of various reservoirs (rivers, lakes, reservoirs), in marshy areas, in ditches.

Medicinal raw material is the aerial part of the plant (grass), which is collected during the budding period (the beginning of flowering).

In its chemical composition, the fireweed herb contains alkaloids (up to 1%), tannin, mucus, pectin, sugar, ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Decoction, infusion and tincture of a medicinal plant are used with great success in folk medicine as an effective tool in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system, namely, cystitis and kidney diseases. In addition, the use of healing infusion helps in the treatment of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, with headaches, and insomnia.

Infusion of small-flowered fireweed

1 tablespoon of dried medicinal raw materials is poured into 250 ml of boiling water and insisted for 15 minutes, then filtered and taken 1 tablespoon (15 ml) 3 times a day.

Small-flowered fireweed tea

1 teaspoon of medicinal raw materials is poured into 250 ml of boiling water, insisted for 10-15 minutes and filtered in a clean container. Take the resulting infusion for chronic prostatitis, adenoma and cystitis 200 ml 2 times a day on an empty stomach.

Phytoapplications with small-flowered fireweed

Leaves of small-flowered fireweed are steamed in boiling water, and after they are cooled, they are applied to places of localization of inflammatory processes on the skin and acne.

Fireweed extract

The chemical composition of the fireweed extract contains tannins, triterpenic acid, flavonoids and phytosterols.

Alcohol and water extract of fireweed have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and are used in folk medicine for chronic diseases of the genitourinary system, such as acute and chronic prostatitis, adenoma, chronic inflammation of the ureters and inflammation of the bladder (cystitis).

Fireweed root

The root system of the fireweed is powerful, creeping, can reach a length of one meter. Along the entire length, horizontal roots are strewn with buds, from which an ankle stalk grows.

The roots of the fireweed are used both in folk medicine and in cooking. Vegetable raw materials are harvested in autumn, after digging, the roots are washed in cold water, and then dried, first in the open air, and then in the oven.

In the chemical composition, the roots of fireweed contain from 10 to 20% tannins, carotene, sugar, mucus, pectin, alkoloids and ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Contraindications to the use of fireweed

As a rule, medicinal infusions and decoctions from fireweed are well tolerated (except in cases of individual intolerance), therefore there are no contraindications and restrictions in its use.

Expert Editor: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna  | Phytotherapist

Education:  A diploma in the specialty of “Medicine” and “Therapy” was obtained at the N. I. Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Further training at the Department of Herbal Medicine at Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).

The narrow-leaved or ivan-tea is famous for its beneficial properties, the medicinal plant has practically no contraindications. It grows mainly in the forests of the Far East and Siberia.

The leaves of the fireweed are elongated, an inflorescence of bright pink, collected in a brush. The fruit looks like a box, and the seeds look like fluff, which does not have useful properties. The flowering period is from the second half of June to the end of August.

Ivan tea is a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for many diseases, it contains minerals, vitamins, and trace elements.

Biochemical composition

Fermentation of Ivan Tea

Koporye tea is made by fermentation (fermentation) of the leaves and inflorescences of fireweed, which take a different color, taste, smell. The grass acquires a pleasant floral aroma, in color it becomes similar to ordinary tea leaves.

Plants are harvested during their flowering period, but before the seeds ripen. The most suitable time is from the end of June to September. You can use leaves, inflorescences and rhizome. After they are dried, twisted, wrinkled or crushed until the juice is released and darkened.

Prepared leaves are placed in a deep container, covered with a wet cloth and placed in a warm place. The temperature should be no less than 24˚ C, the hotter the room, the faster fermentation will occur (3 - 36 hours). The crushed raw material wanders to a brownish-green color and the appearance of a floral aroma. You can not overexpose, the grass will acquire a sour smell.

Then the fermented fireweed is dried at high temperature (90 ° C) for about 1 hour. The leaves are constantly stirred to prevent drying out. It is important to observe all the subtleties of the process, otherwise the taste of the drink will be unpleasant. The resulting brewing of Ivan-tea is kept for 1 month, after which it is used as ordinary tea.

The grass is stored in a dry sealed container, if all the stages of preparation were correctly observed, then the properties of the tea leaves only increase with time.

Unlike ordinary teas, fireweed does not contain caffeine, lactic and oxalic acids. Not addictive. The drink has a pleasant tart taste, is able to quench thirst.

Healing properties

What is useful for narrow-leaved Ivan tea?

• Flavonoids and vitamin complex tone the body, increase efficiency, strengthen immunity.
• Iron, vitamins C and B normalize the chemical composition of the blood, increase the hemoglobin content.
• Due to the content of flavonoids, trace elements, coumarins and vitamins, Ivan tea treats infectious and inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
• The benefits of willow tea for men is to improve the functioning of the prostate gland and to treat sexual impotence. Trace elements, vitamins A, B, C normalize the composition of the seed secret.
• Vitamin composition increases lactation in women during breastfeeding.
• In dentistry, it treats gingivitis and periodontitis, prevents the appearance of caries.
• Trace elements, vitamins, chlorophyll help normalize hormonal levels.
• It has a sedative and hypnotic effect due to the content of flavonoids, magnesium, and B vitamins.
• Restores peristalsis of the digestive system, relieves pain.

Enveloping and wound healing properties of mucus, tannins, flavonoids, chlorophyll in the composition of willow tea improve the digestive tract.

• Chlorophyll, carotenoids, tannins contribute to the rapid regeneration of tissues.
• Pectins and flavonoids remove toxins, toxins from the body.
• Pectins, saccharides burn fats.
• Reduces blood pressure due to diuretic properties.
• It is a prophylactic against oncological neoplasms. Contribute to this, triterpenoids, flavonoids, a complex of trace elements.

Narrow-leaved fireweed can also be used by healthy people to prevent the development of diseases, strengthen the protective properties of the body, and increase overall tone. The use of the decoction calms the nervous system and acts as a sleeping pill if taken overnight. In the morning, the product will give a boost of energy and energy for the whole day.

Important! Before using Ivan tea, you should consult your doctor in order to avoid possible complications.

What diseases does Ivan tea cure?

Useful properties of narrow-leaved fireweed can successfully cope with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, ENT organs, cardiovascular, endocrine, nervous, genitourinary system.

• Gastritis, ulcer, colitis, food poisoning, diarrhea, constipation.
• Anemia.
• Hypertension.
• Adenoma, prostatitis, sexual dysfunction, infertility in men.
• Inflammatory kidney disease, urolithiasis.
• Cystitis, thrush, bleeding, infertility, menstrual irregularities in women.
• Sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Manifestations of herpes.
• Diseases of the spleen, pancreas, impaired biliary excretion.
• Dermatology: eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis.
• Insomnia.
• Stress, psychosis, chronic fatigue, overwork, epilepsy.
• Disruption of the hormonal background in female menopause.
• Rehabilitation after chemotherapy.
• Vitamin deficiency, immunodeficiency.
• It smoothes wrinkles and restores a healthy radiant appearance to the skin. Contribute to the natural synthesis of collagen flavonoids, organic acids, vitamins A and C.

The constituent components of the fireweed with its regular use help to achieve a positive therapeutic effect. Strengthening the protective properties of the body allows you to resist viruses and infections.

Ivan tea honey

They produce honey from the nectar of the fireweed of the narrow-leaved bee. This is a transparent consistency of a greenish hue, which upon crystallization acquires an unusual white color. It has a pleasant taste and floral aroma. Honey contains vitamins of group B, A, ascorbic, nicotinic acid. These substances help strengthen the nervous system, normalize metabolic processes, and improve the absorption of food.

As a therapeutic agent, it has the same effect as tinctures or decoctions of fireweed. Relieves inflammation of the skin, rash, if these manifestations are not caused by diseases of the internal organs. Boiled honey heals stomach and intestinal ailments, restores microflora, lowers the acidity level of gastric juice.

It is additionally used as a cosmetic product for women. Boiled honey is a part of creams, scrubs, masks. Perfectly moisturizes, gives the skin a radiant look.

You can eat 1 tablespoon per day on an empty stomach to maintain body tone, prevent viral infections, strengthen immunity. Outwardly, you can do compresses on the chest with bronchitis, a bandage on the wound with purulent inflammation. For colds, sore throat, honey with milk is an indispensable tool.

Application methods

Use ivan tea in the form of tincture, tea or broth. For cooking, it is better to use pure natural water. Brewed fireweed does not lose its beneficial properties for up to 3 days due to the content of essential oils. It is much better to drink broths without adding sugar, replace it with honey.

Tincture: 1 tablespoon of dried grass is poured with one glass of boiling water. Then let it brew for 10-15 minutes and strain. Drink ½ cup in the morning and evening.

You can prepare a tincture of any healing herbs, add a little honey from Ivan-tea. Such a tool will help with diseases of ENT organs. Also, good results are obtained with aloe juice with honey of honey. This gruel lubricates the oral cavity with stomatitis, gum disease.

Decoction: fresh leaves are poured with cool water (a layer of 5 cm of grass should be covered with 10 cm of water), put on fire, slowly bring to a boil. Then insist 10 minutes. You can add flowers in equal proportions with the leaves. Take half a glass of strained broth twice a day. The course of treatment is 1 month, then a break is required for at least the same period.

Alcohol tincture: 50 grams of crushed flowers are added to 1 bottle of vodka (0.5 l) and insisted for 1 week. You need to take 30 grams 2 times a day. Effective for inflammation of the kidneys, ovaries, prostate, cystitis. Tinctures are also used as an external agent for treating wounds, with skin inflammations. Apply a piece of gauze soaked in broth to the damaged area.

Prevention of cancer and alcohol addiction

Ivan tea, the benefits and harms of cancer treatment. Tinctures and decoctions relieve intoxication of the body, prevent the formation of metastases, restore immunity after chemotherapy. Too long consumption of decoctions can bring harm, which can contribute to disruption of the intestines and worsen the patient's condition.

Also, fireweed can be brewed together with other medicinal herbs. At the same time, the interaction of some components is enhanced, the therapeutic effect is increased. Horsetail, nettle, echinacea, lemongrass, hops are used in combination with Ivan tea.

Ivan tea, the benefits and harms in the treatment of alcohol addiction. Grass helps to eliminate toxic substances, eases a hangover, and reduces cravings for alcohol. People who quit drinking or smoking become aggressive and irritable. Fireweed has a sedative effect, normalizes sleep. Harm and contraindications are the uncontrolled use of a therapeutic agent. The digestive system may be disturbed.

Contraindications

Traditional medicine knows only the beneficial properties of willow tea, the drug has practically no contraindications.

• Individual intolerance to the components that make up the chemical composition of the plant. Allergic reactions to vitamins A, C, B, PP are possible. It manifests itself in the form of urticaria, itching of the skin during their overdose.
• Thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. The product improves blood coagulation and can aggravate the condition in the presence of blood clots in the veins.
• Prolonged use of the herb can cause intestinal upset due to the laxative effect that the fireweed has.

You can take Ivan tea during pregnancy and young children with teething.

Some symptoms of the appearance:

• excessive sweating;
• weakening of the immune system, frequent colds;
• weakness, fatigue;
• nervous state, depression;
• headaches and migraines;
• successive diarrhea and constipation;
• i want sweet and sour;
• bad breath;
• frequent hunger;
• problems with losing weight;
• decreased appetite;
• teeth grinding at night, salivation;
• pain in the abdomen, joints, muscles;
• cough does not go away;
• acne on the skin.

If you have any of the symptoms or doubt the causes of the ailment, you need to clean your body as soon as possible. How to do it .

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Ivan tea is a perennial plant that can be found in wastelands, near pine forests, on country roads. Purple and red flowers from afar attract travelers, standing out from the rest of the landscape. This plant has many names. In a scientific way - a narrow-leaved fireweed, the people affectionately nicknamed "Ivan Tea". They also call it a “fireman” because of their unique ability to grow on ashes, “willow grass” because of their resemblance to willow. Ivan tea has both contraindications and contraindications. It also has a sleepy effect. For this, people call him "nap."

Ivan tea: a bit of history

In Russia, the plant began to be used to brew a fragrant, tasty drink in the 12th century. Because of their accessibility, commoners drank more often Ivan tea, but representatives of the Russian nobility did not disdain to drink a cup of delicious herbal tea. In the 13th century, in the village of Koporye, Petersburg province, local monks began to produce tea from fireweed, which was called "Koporye tea." Later it began to be procured in other provinces. They learned about a delicious drink in Europe, where English sailors brought tea. enjoyed great popularity in England, Prussia, France. Many preferred him, so Ivan-tea occupied an honorable place in the Russian foreign trade until the 19th century. After the October Revolution, Ivan-tea was undeservedly forgotten for many years. Now it is worth recalling Ivan tea, medicinal properties, its use in medicine and ordinary life.

The composition of willow tea

The leaves and flowers of the plant are rich in various nutrients. They contain:

• Chlorophyll.
• Organic acids.
• Tannins represented by tannin. Contribute to the removal of toxic metals, have anti-inflammatory effect.
• Carotenoids, which are important for the synthesis of vitamin A.
• Flavonoids. Substances that strengthen blood vessels, protect cells from oxidative stress.
• Pectin. This substance, like tannin, helps to eliminate toxins, normalize metabolism, and improve digestion.
• Plant fiber, which is very important for intestinal function.
• Slime (polysaccharides). They are easily hydrolyzed, due to sufficient intake in the body, a person becomes more energetic.
• Protein substances.
• Coumarins.
• Phytosterols.
• Lignin.
• Alkaloids.

Fireweed is rich in vitamin C, which is more in the land part of the plant than in citrus fruits. This vitamin is very useful for preventing the development of cancer processes and signs of aging. Vitamins of group B are represented in Ivan tea by vitamin B2, B6, thiamine, nicotinic and folic acid. These vitamins improve the functioning of brain cells, optimize the metabolism of fats and proteins, and normalize digestion.

Leaves and flowers contain a lot of iron, which is able to raise hemoglobin, stabilize the nervous and digestive systems. Elements important for the work of the heart, muscles, bone structure: molybdenum, magnesium, nickel, potassium, boron, lithium, calcium, also contains this medicinal plant. Ivan tea includes copper and manganese, which support growth processes, bone structure and the work of the liver and spleen.

This plant has almost all known amino acids: glutamic, aspartic acid, isoleucine, lysine, arginine, threonine, leucine, tyrosine, cysteine \u200b\u200band others. Rhizomes of plants are not inferior to leaves and flowers. They have starch, calcium and phosphate salts, proteins, polysaccharides, tannins, cobalt.

Benefits of Ivan Tea

Koporye tea favorably affects the endocrine and immune systems. It is effective in various inflammatory processes, the fact is proved that fireweed has the highest coefficient of anti-inflammatory action. Ivan-tea is effective in cleansing the body of toxins, increasing immunity, and working capacity. Regular tea consumption relieves depression, calms, reduces stress and anxiety. Due to the fact that in Ivan tea there is a whole complex of microelements, it improves the blood formation process, stimulates the metabolism, improves the blood composition, cleansing it.

Ivan-tea is recommended for the restoration of men's health, for the prevention of male diseases. Koporye tea can help reduce potency, acute prostatitis, prostate adenoma, chronic prostatitis. It is worth noting the healing properties of this plant: a cleansing, anti-inflammatory, astringent, soothing effect. A positive effect is noted with the regular use of decoctions and tea from fireweed at stages 1-2 of prostate adenoma, which avoids surgical intervention. Treatment with fireweed is carried out in parallel with other methods of treatment under the supervision of the attending physician.

Ivan tea cures many women's diseases. For women over 35 years old, fireweed is recommended for the prevention of gallstones. A healthy drink promotes weight loss, helps reduce hunger, improves metabolism. Infusions and decoctions of Ivan tea help reduce menstrual pain, relieve discomfort during menopause, and relieve headaches. Ivan tea is recommended for whitewash, endometriosis, infertility, cystitis, thrush, myoma. As part of this plant, there is no caffeine, which makes it available for use during pregnancy, if there are no contraindications.

The healing properties of ivan tea

Unlike coffee and other energy drinks, Ivan-tea does not contain caffeine, while perfectly relieving fatigue and tones, providing a therapeutic effect.

A drink based on the herb Ivan-tea has the following effect on the body:

• Enhances the absorption of nutrients.
• Restores the optimal balance of microflora in the intestine.
• Significantly reduces the development of malignant tumors.
• Eliminates signs of constipation.
• It exhibits antiviral activity.
• It produces a diuretic and choleretic effect.
• It has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects.
• Cleanses the body of toxins and toxins.
• Increases potency and improves men's health.
• Improves thyroid function.
• With regular use increases immunity.

Ivan tea: properties and contraindications

If we consider Ivan tea, the medicinal properties and contraindications of this plant, it can be argued that the healing effect prevails. There are very few contraindications, they are insignificant. Like other medicinal plants, some people have individual intolerance. With caution, you should use fireweed with regular use of sedatives. Antipyretic drugs and Ivan-tea should not be used.

With prolonged use of ivan tea, a slight laxative effect is noted. To avoid this side effect, tea should be consumed in courses of no more than two weeks. Women expecting a baby, nursing mothers should get permission from a doctor to take tea from fireweed. People with thrombosis, increased blood coagulation should be careful to use decoctions of Ivan tea.

Some believe that fireweed calms the gums well when teething, recommend giving it to infants. Others are opposed to taking herbs under two years old. The best option would be to approach this issue individually and check with your pediatrician.

Features of harvesting willow tea

The key to the maximum safety of all nutrients and vitamins is the competent collection, harvesting and fermentation of Ivan tea. To avoid toxicity, grass harvesting should take place in remote areas, away from roads, industrial enterprises. It is necessary to collect ivan tea during the flowering period, but before the flower brush is fully blossomed so that fluff ripening on the lower branches in August does not get into the workpiece. For the preparation of medicinal raw materials, the terrestrial part of the plant is used, it is cut or broken. Then the raw materials are dried indoors at a certain temperature.

Various fermentation methods are used, which allow to obtain high-quality medicinal raw materials for subsequent use in the preparation of drinks. The tops of young shoots for tea are harvested in early May. This miraculous tea is able to restore energy reserves and regain strength. It is better to store ivan tea in glass containers or paper bags. Medicinal raw materials are used for the preparation of decoctions, infusions, delicious tea, for cosmetic purposes.

Making fireweed tea

To prepare a wonderful drink, it is better to purchase dried willow-tea in a pharmacy. To prepare one cup of tea you need 2-3 grams of medicinal raw materials and 200 ml of boiling water. The grass is poured with boiling water, the container is closed and left for 10 minutes. After the drink is infused, you will get excellent tea with a beautiful golden color with an amazing taste of meadow herbs. It is better to drink the drink freshly prepared, but, due to the content of essential oils, tea does not deteriorate for several days. To fully feel the bouquet of herbs, it is recommended to drink tea cold or warm. It is better not to put honey and sugar, they will worsen the taste of the drink.

A tea drink can be prepared from a mixture of leaves and flowers of Ivan-tea, which are used in a ratio of 1: 1. The mixture is poured into a container in the amount of 2 tablespoons, filled with water (500 ml). The mixture should be brought to a boil, then removed from the heat, left for 15 minutes, it should be infused. The drink can be drunk throughout the day like regular tea.

Medicinal infusions and decoctions: preparation and use

Infusions and decoctions are used to treat various diseases, are indicated for external and internal use. To prepare infusions, you can use a thermos or other resealable container.

For the treatment of inflammation of the urogenital sphere, chronic cystitis, a healing infusion is prepared. 200 ml of boiling water need to pour 1 tablespoon of chopped dried leaves of fireweed. Insist for two hours, strain. It is recommended to take 50 ml three times a day.

For the treatment of tonsillitis, stomatitis, the infusion is prepared in the following way: 2 tablespoons of raw materials are taken for 400 ml of boiling water. Insist to obtain a saturated solution for six hours. After that, they are filtered, used as rinses of the throat and mouth 4-5 times a day.

Varicose veins are treated with decoctions. 5 tablespoons of raw material is poured into 500 ml of water, put on a slow fire and left for seven minutes. Then the broth is removed from the fire and it is cooled, filtered. Bandages or tissue are impregnated with the resulting product, the resulting compress is applied to the diseased limbs. Also, steamed gruel from ivan tea can be bandaged to the dilated veins at night.

In cosmetology, masks and tinctures for alcohol from Ivan tea are used. To prepare a face mask, tincture (2 tbsp.) Is added with Extra salt (2 g) and oatmeal (1 tsp.). It should get the consistency of sour cream. Such a mask, made twice a week, will relieve inflammation, improve complexion and skin condition.

The infusion of fireweed can be used for washing, for making homemade face masks and hair. The infusion will reduce itchy skin and relieve inflammation if you are sunburned. Before carrying out cosmetic cleansing, massage, it is recommended to do steam baths with the addition of fireweed. On 1 tbsp. a spoonful of raw materials is taken one glass of boiling water.

Try to make a healing drink, enjoy its amazing taste and aroma. A good mood, increased strength, a surge of energy and a boost of vivacity will allow you to appreciate all the useful properties of a beautiful plant called Ivan Tea.

What is the benefit of Ivan tea? We will talk about the properties that have a beneficial effect on the health of women and men. Here you can find out about:

1. The healing properties of the plant;

2. The impact of Ivan tea on the human body;

3. Contraindications for use.

The main beneficial properties of the plant

People call it Ivan tea. Tea from this plant has long been a favorite drink of many people. He gained particular popularity in Russia, since he himself came from Siberia. Tea from Cyprus, the benefits and harms of it, in particular, have been studied for many years, and the method of preparation has been passed down from generation to generation. From this plant, various decoctions and infusions are made to invigorate and tone up. There are still rumors that a drink of liquor prevents various diseases.

Tea from Cyprus narrow-leaved can be used for insomnia, for diseases of the nervous system, to enhance immunity. Scientists have proven that such tea is able to actively combat sleep disturbance. The effect is not long in coming. In this fire tea is more useful than valerian root. To harm, and not benefit, Fireweed (Ivan tea) can only be through negligence during use or in case of overdose. Therefore, caution and measure are needed in everything.

Benefits of Cyprus for women and men

The benefit of Cyprus for men is the active fight against all diseases associated with the genitourinary system. The male population should take tea from healthy Cyprus, or Ivan tea, for such diseases:

• decreased potency;
• chronic prostatitis;

And, most importantly - the plant significantly increases potency and eliminates all painful moments during ejaculation.

Women are no less susceptible to various diseases. But unfortunately, medications are not always able to provide assistance. That is why many women already use decoctions and infusions from useful narrow-leaved Cyprus as a treatment. Such has Cyprus beneficial effects on the body of women:

• helps to take care of the skin. Slows down the aging process;
• struggling with infertility. It can be used not only to treat this disease, but also as a prophylaxis;
• relieves menstrual irregularities. Helps with abundant blood discharge;
• positively affects the condition of the hair. When applying a decoction from Cyprus to the scalp in a few days there will be a noticeable improvement: the hair will be smooth, silky and elastic;
• it has an active effect in the fight against skin rashes and ingrown hairs.

The benefit of the herb Kipprey is to have a healing effect on the whole organism. With soothing, it is also beneficial for pregnant women. In addition, the herb Ivan tea is a honey plant. The benefits of boiled honey are as extensive as those of tea. It strengthens the immune system, fills the body with strength and energy.

Any part of Ivan tea can be used as an additive or even as a spice (seasoning for first courses). It helps the absorption of food and improves metabolism. The substance, which is in the leaves of Ivan tea, helps in the fight against cancer. In medicine, there is also a drug for the fight against oncology. But it also consists of 50% of Cyprus.

Contraindications

Attention!  Fireweed is useful, but contraindications also exist. We do not recommend taking tea without first consulting a doctor. Especially for pregnant women and people who suffer from varicose veins.

Useful flowers of Cyprus can be collected independently (flowering occurs from June to August). It is only necessary to dry in a room with low humidity, and already in winter enjoy its pleasant aroma and healing properties.