Narrow-leaved fireweed (also known as willow tea) is a perennial plant from the Cypress family. This herb has long been famous for its miraculous power. In ancient Russia, this plant was used for the treatment of various ailments, as well as for the preparation of the traditional Russian drink - Koporsky tea. There are several names for this plant: willow-tea, plakun, miller, mother plant, crypt, etc.

Fireweed is used by traditional medicine to treat various diseases, and it is also used in cooking, adding to salads, soups and side dishes. We will consider further what medicinal properties ivan tea has, and how to take it for various purposes.

Natural composition

The presence of a huge number of medicinal properties of narrow-leaved ivan tea is due to its extensive natural composition. The plant is rich in various vitamins and microelements, which make its use especially useful and effective.

The chemical composition of Ivan tea is presented:

• vitamins - A, C, PP, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9;
• macro- and microelements - selenium, manganese, zinc, iron, phosphorus, potassium,
• sodium, magnesium, calcium;
• tannins;
• vegetable fiber;
• organic acids;
• proteins;
• lingin;
• pictin;
• flavonoids;
• chlorophyll;
• essential oils, etc.

It is important to note that all parts of the plant are rich in useful microelements: its flowers, leaves, stems and roots.

The healing properties of ivan tea

Among the useful properties of willow tea, its antibacterial, healing and analgesic effect is especially appreciated. This makes it possible to use the leaves and flowers of the plant to treat various wounds, bruises, bedsores, as well as pain in muscles and joints. Also, fireweed can be used for inflammation of the mucous membranes, it disinfects and relieves the inflammation process.

Narrow-leaved fireweed is an excellent antiseptic. It has anti-infectious and antiviral effects. This allows the use of a useful herb in the treatment of various diseases:

• colds, flu and SARS,
• otitis media and sinusitis,
• dystonia and cardioneurosis,
• diarrhea, constipation, flatulence and dysentery,
• heartburn, dysbiosis,
• ulcer and gastritis,
• psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis,
• headache and migraine,
• oncology,
• cystitis and cholecystitis,
• sexually transmitted diseases,
• poisoning and hangover.

The use of narrow-leaved willow tea is also in its diaphoretic and antipyretic effect. The plant has an expectorant effect, therefore its use is especially useful in the treatment of diseases of the throat and respiratory tract.

Koporye tea is effective in improving cardiac activity. Ivan tea improves the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Fireweed is even used for the treatment and prevention of oncological formations. The flavonoids in the plant reduce the risk of developing cancerous tumors.

Fireweed tea improves digestion, normalizes the microflora of the stomach and stabilizes the stomach. The plant has an enveloping effect. The willow herb is recommended to be used for acne, pimples and boils.

Infusions using fireweed stimulate the process of hematopoiesis and normalize blood pressure. Fireweed normalizes the production of hemoglobin and improves the general condition of the blood.

Possessing a diuretic effect, willow tea is useful in the treatment of diseases of the urinary and biliary tract. Ivan tea herb is an excellent absorbent. This plant cleanses the body, removes toxic substances, toxins and metals.

The use of fireweed is effective for improving the condition and raising the body's immunity. The healing properties of Ivan tea are recommended for neuroses, depression and nervous disorders. Ivan tea infusions and medicinal drinks contribute to relaxation and tranquility.

The benefits of Ivan tea for men and women

Fireweed for its properties is popularly called "male herb". Decoctions and infusions based on willow tea are useful in diseases of the genitourinary system, in particular in the treatment of prostate adenoma. Ivan tea helps to normalize the functioning of the prostate gland. When used correctly, it helps to increase potency and improve male sexual health.

Ivan tea brings particular benefits to the female body:

• Helps with heavy bleeding.
• Reduces arising PMS pain.
• Regulates the female cycle.
• It has a beneficial effect on the activity of the endocrine system.

The benefits of willow tea are especially appreciated for female infertility. With daily consumption of Koporye tea, reproductive functions will improve several times.

It is recommended to take fireweed during menopause. A useful plant allows you to alleviate the condition of a woman during menopause: to overcome nervousness, normalize sleep and improve overall condition. However, the herb is contraindicated in women with blood clotting problems. In this case, it is better to consult your doctor.

Ivan tea is used in the form of various facial skin care products. The properties of the plant promote collagen production and skin rejuvenation. With regular use of fireweed masks, the skin will acquire a healthy color and become beautiful and toned.

Application in traditional medicine

Due to the large number of medicinal properties, willow tea has found wide application in folk medicine. Non-traditional treatment involves the use of fireweed in the form of medicinal decoctions, infusions and teas.

Decoction and tincture recipes

With sinusitis take 1 tsp. fireweed, fall asleep in a container and pour 0.25 liters of boiling water there. Let it brew for half an hour. Then we filter and drink 1/3 cup drink three times a day 30 minutes before meals.

Preparing a healthy drink in the treatment of conjunctivitis... We take 1 tbsp. spoon ivan-tea and pour into an enamel container. Pour 200 ml of boiling water into it and cook for 15 minutes. Let it brew for about an hour and filter. The infusion is used to rinse the eyes. To do this, take a cotton swab, moisten it in a medicinal infusion and rinse it. It is recommended to carry out the procedure three times a day.

With anemia you will need a spoonful of crushed ivan tea. Pour 250 ml of boiling water into the raw material and leave for four hours. We drink a drink in 1 tbsp. l. three times per day. Effective in the treatment and prevention of malignant tumors.

A useful recipe for oncology:

• We take 10 grams of chopped fireweed herb, pour it into a container.
• Pour one glass of boiling water.
• We boil the mixture in a water bath for 15 minutes.
• Let it brew for half an hour, pouring the boiled amount of liquid into the pan.
• After filtering and using one tablespoon three times a day.
• It is better to take the medicine 20 minutes before a meal.

For the treatment of atherosclerosis 5-6 tablespoons of dried willow-tea leaves pour 350 ml of water. We put on a water bath and cook the drink over low heat for 15 minutes. Then let it brew for 20 minutes and filter. We drink a decoction of 1 tbsp. spoon 2-3 times a day.

With inflammation of the mucous membranes mix two tablespoons of narrow-leaved fireweed with two glasses of boiling water. We insist the drink in a thermos for six hours. Then we filter. The resulting broth is used for douching, rinsing and rinsing.

With ear inflammation pour one tablespoon of willow tea leaves into a glass container and pour 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for six hours, filter. We take a cotton swab, moisten it in broth and inject it into the ear cavity.

Cooking a healthy broth to normalize the stomach. Grind the fireweed herb (20 g) and fill them with a glass of boiling water. Let it brew for 15 minutes. You need to take such an infusion twice a day 20 minutes before meals.

To improve immunity and calm the nervous system take ivan-tea flowers (15 g) and fill them with a glass of boiling water. Let it brew for 10-15 minutes. Filter the drink, add a spoonful of honey. We drink this tea twice a day.

In the treatment of prostatitis pour one tablespoon of fireweed leaves with two glasses of boiling water. Let it brew for two hours, then filter. We drink the drink twice a day in the morning and in the evening, before going to bed, 20 ml each.

Decoction recipe for stomach and duodenal ulcers:

• Two tbsp. pour a spoonful of dry willow-tea leaves with one and a half liters of water.
• We put on a water bath.
• Bring to a boil.
• After that, we insist for 40 minutes and filter.
• We drink the broth three times a day.

A folk remedy based on Ivan tea helps with gastritis and colitis. We take 15 grams of fresh fireweed flowers, grind and fill them with 200 ml of water. Cook in a water bath for 15 minutes, then filter. We drink a drink in 1 tbsp. spoon four times a day. This drink is also recommended for external use - for washing wounds and applying compresses (for burns, wounds, abscesses).

To stop bleeding preparing a decoction of ivan tea rhizomes. We take 10 grams of willow-tea rhizomes and pour 250 ml of hot water. We put on a water bath and let it boil for 20 minutes over low heat. After that, filter the medicinal drink and drink 1 tbsp. spoon 3-4 times a day.

With psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis we take two tbsp. tablespoons of narrow-leaved fireweed flowers and pour 500 ml of boiling water. We insist for 5-7 hours, then filter. Dip a cotton pad with the resulting broth and apply it to the damaged areas of the skin. This remedy is helpful in treating skin infections and inflammation. The infusion can be used to wash and wipe the skin.

Medicinal fees with Ivan-tea

With oncology of the genital organs we take two parts of the flowers of willow-tea, nettle and medicinal plantain, as well as in equal proportions of the grass of the bird highlander and the flowers of the white acacia (proportion 2: 2: 2: 1: 1). Pour 300 ml of boiling water into a large spoon from the leaf collection. Let it brew for two hours, filter. We drink a drink once a day, one glass.

For kidney or bladder cancer you will need:

• Three pieces of yarrow herb;
• An equal amount of willow tea leaves;
• Two parts ;
• One part of the flowers is celandine;
• 4 parts rose hips.

Mix all the ingredients and 1 tbsp. pour 250 ml of boiling water into a spoon from the resulting collection. We put the mixture in a water bath and boil for three minutes. We filter and add the amount of water that has been evaporated.

Herbal tea for female infertility: equal amounts of lemon balm, fireweed leaves, peppermint, nettle, garden parsley, common cuff and wild strawberries, mix and pour a tablespoon of collection with 250 ml of boiling water. We put on a water bath and cook for five minutes. We cool and filter the drink. For treatment, take a decoction of 1-2 glasses a day: morning and evening.

Leaf broth is indicated for obstruction of the fallopian tubes. It improves the functioning of the female genital organs and enhances reproductive function.

Methods for brewing ivan tea

Several centuries ago, Koporsky tea was especially popular in Russia. It was even shipped to other countries. This traditional Russian drink is still known among the people. Tea has amazing healing properties and has a beneficial effect on the body.

It is very important to brew Ivan tea correctly so that its beneficial properties are revealed, and the taste becomes brighter and more expressive. Fireweed tea can be prepared in a classic way, or it can be used in combination with other herbs, as a collection.

Classic recipe:

• We take 20 g of narrow-leaved willow-tea flowers.
• Fill with a glass of boiling water.
• Let it brew for 15 minutes.
• We filter and add a spoonful of natural honey.
• It is recommended to take tea from fireweed twice a day.

There are other ways to brew ivan tea with the addition of other useful medicinal herbs. More often, the drink is brewed in the form of a medicinal collection.

The second most popular is the collection on the basis of equal parts leaves of willow-herb, horsetail, nettle and goldenrod... Fill the resulting collection with one liter of boiling water. We leave to infuse the whole night. In the morning we filter and take one glass after the main meals.

According to the third recipe, mix echinacea, ivan tea and lemongrass in equal proportions, fall asleep in a thermos. Fill the herbal mixture with a liter of boiling water. Let it brew for 2-3 hours. Then we filter the broth and drink two or three glasses a day.

Not less useful collection of leaves of wild strawberries, currants and narrow-leaved willow-leaved tea... We take the ingredients in an amount of 100 g, pour them into an enamel container and pour one and a half liters of boiling water. Then bring the leaf mixture to a boil and let it brew for 4-5 hours. You need to take a medicinal broth one cup twice a day.

Cooking use

Surprisingly, fireweed is also used in cooking. It is used in soups, salads and side dishes. A good start to the day - pancakes with Ivan-tea... To prepare pancakes correctly in order to preserve the beneficial properties of the herb, step-by-step instructions will help:

• We take one egg and beat it with 2 tbsp. tablespoons of sugar, pour a glass of kefir.
• Add salt and a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
• In a separate bowl, mix a glass of flour with half a teaspoon of baking soda.
• Mix the flour consistency with kefir until smooth.
• After that, finely chop the leaves and flowers of the fireweed and mix with the bulk.
• Heat the frying pan well, pour in the oil.
• Fry for three to four minutes on both sides until golden brown.

Can be cooked nutritious salad with the addition of medicinal herbs. Prepare green salad of spinach shoots and fireweed as follows: cut young shoots of fireweed, lettuce, add young spinach leaves. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, sprinkle with olive oil.

Ivan-tea porridge - a nutritious and healthy breakfast for the whole family. We follow the recipe:

• Grind dry willow-tea roots in a coffee grinder.
• Pour into boiling milk.
• Mix well.
• We cook for 5 minutes.
• Add a spoonful of honey and mix well.
• Decorate the top with any berries (blueberries or raspberries) and sprinkle with grated chocolate.

For cooking fireweed soup boil chicken broth. While it is cooking, take the leaves and stems of young fireweed, rinse and boil. Then we skip them in a meat grinder or grind them with a blender. Fry one onion, carrot and one tomato in a pan. When the dressing is ready, grind it with a blender and mix with fireweed. Mix the resulting mass with 150 ml of broth. Decorate with a parsley leaf before serving.

Collection and storage

In order for the narrow-leaved fireweed to retain all its medicinal properties, it must be properly harvested. The grass is harvested in several ways:

• withering
• twisting,
• fermentation,
• drying.

For the purpose of treatment, all parts of the plant are used: stems, leaves, flowers and roots. Young shoots are harvested in spring (May), and roots in September (October-November). The roots of Ivan tea are washed, cut into four pieces and dried in a dryer (oven). They are stored in a cardboard container for no more than three years in order to preserve the medicinal properties.

The collection of flowers falls on the period of flowering of Ivan-tea. They are collected and spread on a flat surface in a thin layer. Dry them in a well-ventilated area. After that, the flowers are rolled, squeezing the juice out of them. The resulting twist is left to dry for another eight hours, after which it is placed in a special oven to complete the drying process. The young leaves of the plant are dried in the same way. Store them in a glass, sealed jar or cardboard box.

Contraindications

Despite the beneficial properties, narrow-leaved fireweed has a number of contraindications. Brewed tea or medicinal broth has a high concentration of active ingredients.

The main contraindications:

• pregnancy and lactation;
• individual intolerance;
• thrombosis and thrombophlebitis;
• increased blood clotting.

With prolonged use or non-compliance with the dosage, side effects may occur in the form of disruption of the liver and organs of the gastrointestinal tract.

Therefore, with great care, leaf fireweed should be consumed by women during pregnancy and lactation. It is also prohibited to take the plant in any form to children under 10 years of age.

The narrow-leaved fireweed or willow-herb is famous for its beneficial properties; the medicinal plant has practically no contraindications. Grows mainly in the forests of the Far East and Siberia.

The leaves of the fireweed are elongated, the inflorescence is bright pink, collected in a brush. The fruit looks like a box, and the seeds are fluff, which has no useful properties. The flowering period is from the second half of June to the end of August.

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

Biochemical composition

Fermentation of Ivan-tea

Koporye tea is made by fermentation (fermentation) of leaves and inflorescences of fireweed, which take on different colors, tastes and smells. The herb acquires a pleasant floral aroma, the color 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 rhizomes. After they are dried, twisted, crumpled or crushed until juicing and darkening.

Prepared leaves are placed in a deep container, covered with a wet cloth and placed in a warm place. The temperature should be at least 24˚C, the hotter it is in the room, the faster fermentation will take place (3 - 36 hours). The crushed raw material ferments until a brown-green color and a floral aroma appear. Do 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 ivan-tea brew is kept for 1 month, after which it is used as a regular tea.

The herb is stored in a dry sealed container, if all the stages of preparation have been correctly followed, then the properties of the infusion only increase over time.

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

Healing properties

Why is narrow-leaved ivan tea useful?

• Flavonoids and a vitamin complex tone the body, increase efficiency, and strengthen the immune system.
• 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 Ivan tea for men are to improve the functioning of the prostate gland and treat sexual impotence. Trace elements, vitamins A, B, C normalize the composition of the seed secretion.
• The vitamin composition increases lactation in women during breastfeeding.
• In dentistry, it treats gingivitis and periodontitis, and prevents caries.
• Trace elements, vitamins, chlorophyll help to normalize hormones.
• It has a sedative and hypnotic effect due to the content of flavonoids, magnesium, B vitamins.
• Restores the peristalsis of the digestive system, relieves pain.

The enveloping and wound-healing properties of mucus, tannins, flavonoids, chlorophyll in ivan tea improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

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

You can also drink narrow-leaved fireweed for healthy people to prevent the development of diseases, strengthen the protective properties of the body, and generally raise the tone. The use of the decoction soothes the nervous system and acts as a sleeping pill if taken at night. In the morning, the remedy will give a boost of energy and vivacity for the whole day.

Important! Before drinking Ivan-tea, it is necessary to consult your doctor in order to avoid possible complications.

What ailments does Ivan tea treat?

The beneficial properties of narrow-leaved fireweed make it possible to successfully cope with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, ENT organs, cardiovascular, endocrine, nervous, and genitourinary systems.

• Gastritis, ulcers, 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.
• Herpes manifestations.
• Diseases of the spleen, pancreas, impaired bile excretion.
• Dermatology: eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis.
• Insomnia.
• Stress, psychosis, chronic fatigue, overwork, epilepsy.
• Violation of hormonal levels in female menopause.
• Rehabilitation after chemotherapy.
• Avitaminosis, immunodeficiency.
• Smoothes wrinkles, restores a healthy, radiant appearance to the skin. Flavonoids, organic acids, vitamins A and C contribute to the natural synthesis of collagen.

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

Ivan tea honey

Honey is produced from the nectar of the narrow-leaved fireweed. It is a transparent, greenish consistency, which, when crystallized, acquires an unusual white color. Possesses pleasant taste and floral aroma. Honey contains vitamins of group B, A, ascorbic, nicotinic acid. These substances help to strengthen the nervous system, normalize metabolic processes, and improve the absorption of food.

As a remedy, 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. Fireweed honey treats ailments of the stomach and intestines, restores microflora, lowers the acidity level of gastric juice.

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

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

Application methods

Ivan tea is used in the form of a tincture, tea or broth. It is better to use pure natural water for cooking. Boiled 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 decoctions without added sugar, replace it with honey.

Tincture: 1 tablespoon of dried herbs is poured with one glass of boiling water. Then let it brew for 10 - 15 minutes and drain. You should drink ½ glass in the morning and in the evening.

You can make a tincture of any medicinal herbs, add a little honey from willow tea. Such a remedy will help with diseases of the ENT organs. Also, aloe juice with fireweed honey gives a good result. This gruel is used to lubricate the oral cavity with stomatitis, inflammation of the gums.

Broth: pour fresh leaves with cool water (a layer of 5 cm of grass should be covered with water by 10 cm), put on fire, slowly bring to a boil. Then they insist for 10 minutes. You can add flowers in equal proportions to 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: add 50 grams of crushed flowers to 1 bottle of vodka (0.5 l) and leave 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, for skin inflammations. Apply a piece of gauze soaked in broth to the damaged area.

Prevention of cancer and alcohol dependence

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

Also, fireweed can be brewed along 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, benefits and harms in the treatment of alcohol addiction. The herb promotes the elimination of toxic substances, relieves hangovers, reduces cravings for alcohol. People who quit drinking or smoking become aggressive and irritable. Fireweed has a sedative effect, normalizes sleep. Harm and contraindications lie in the uncontrolled use of a therapeutic agent. The digestive system may be disrupted.

Contraindications for use

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 with an overdose.
• Thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. The remedy improves blood clotting and can aggravate the condition if there are blood clots in the veins.
• Long-term use of the herb can cause intestinal upset due to the laxative effect that fireweed has.

Ivan tea can be taken 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;
• alternating diarrhea and constipation;
• want sweet and sour;
• bad breath;
• frequent feeling of hunger;
• weight loss problems;
• decreased appetite;
• night grinding of teeth, drooling;
• pain in the abdomen, joints, muscles;
• the cough does not go away;
• acne on the skin.

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

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The benefits of fireweed or willow-tea flowers are valued in folk and traditional medicine. They have a pleasant sweetish aroma and a lot of nutrients in their composition. Flowers are used fresh and dried in cooking, cosmetology, and treatment. In order not to pass by such a find, we will find out what the flowers of ivan-tea look like and how they can be useful.

Description of the Ivan-tea flower

Narrow-leaved fireweed or ivan tea grows in open and sunny places, chooses dry land. From mid-June, flowering begins, a bunch of small buds appears at the top of the stem. The color of willow tea flowers ranges from light pink to snow-white. Most often, petals of a delicate purple hue are found, which is why fireweed from afar can be mistaken for lavender. The flowering period lasts a month; in conditions of moderate temperatures, the petals do not fall until 45 days.

What does a Ivan-tea flower look like:

• four-membered bud, divided into four petals, the same number of stamens and sepals
• each flower is no more than 3.5 cm in diameter
• petals not pubescent, oval in shape, sometimes pointed to the outer edge
• all buds are placed on the upper brush of the stem, the length of such a brush reaches 45 cm

Ivan-tea flowers are honey plants, in the center of the bud there is a row of pollen grains. When touched, they leave a light yellow trail. The flowers of willow-tea fall off by the end of August, in their place are boxes with seeds.

At the peak of flowering, narrow-leaved fireweed produces a honey-floral aroma. After collecting and processing, the smell of inflorescences is slightly muffled and changed. When dried, fireweed flowers acquire a herbaceous aroma with tropical notes. Due to this property, willow tea flowers are widely used for brewing as an alternative to traditional tea.

Interesting fact: during the collection, fireweed can be confused with plakun-grass. Her inflorescences are also placed closer to the top of the stem, the shade of the flowers is similar, the height of the plant coincides with Ivan-tea. You can distinguish them by the number of petals: the fireweed has 4 of them, and the weeping herb has 5-6 petals. In order not to collect useless herbs, study the photo of ivan tea flowers.

All parts of narrow-leaved fireweed are used for recreational purposes. The green parts contain a lot of iron, vitamin C and B vitamins. Ivan tea flowers contain hanerol, a high molecular weight compound that is used to fight inflammation. The same substance is being tested in the field of cancer treatment.

Nutritional value of fireweed per 100 grams:

The chemical composition of Ivan tea flowers:

• B vitamins: B9, B12, B6
• vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
• vitamin K
• retinol
• iron
• magnesium
• molybdenum
• potassium
• manganese

In addition to vitamins and minerals, fresh petals contain mucus, flavonoids and fiber. They help with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cleanse the intestines and improve its motility. B vitamins have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, improve the cognitive functions of the brain. The positive effect of taking fireweed for mental disorders has been proven by the Russian Scientific Center of Neurology. Depending on how the willow-tea flower looks like, the composition may vary. For example, white petals contain fewer vitamins, but more mucus, and purple petals contain more iron.

Useful properties of Ivan tea flowers for the body:

• for the nervous system: have a sedative effect, improve sleep, reduce anxiety
• for the genitourinary system: reduce inflammation, are used for prostatitis and cystitis, normalize the menstrual cycle
• for the gastrointestinal tract: envelop the mucous membrane, reduce pain in gastritis and ulcers, have a mild laxative effect
• for the cardiovascular system: strengthen blood vessels and heart muscle, magnesium in the composition of ivan tea improves heart function
• for the whole body: used as a natural antioxidant, remove free radicals, increase the supply of vitamins

There are not many contraindications for Ivan tea flowers. It should not be taken if an allergic reaction is detected, with low blood clotting, urolithiasis. During pregnancy, against the background of gastrointestinal dysfunction, before taking Ivan tea, you need to consult a doctor. For some chronic diseases, it is forbidden to take medicinal herbs on your own, check with your doctor if you can take Ivan tea. Children under 6 years old are not recommended to give fireweed flowers.

Interesting fact: In Canada, a pharmaceutical company patented the substance enotein B, which local scientists isolated from willow-herb inflorescences. The component showed a good anti-inflammatory effect with practically no contraindications. Today, this substance is isolated from the flowers of fireweed for the creation of medicinal cosmetics.

The use of willow-tea flowers

Beautiful and fragrant flowers of ivan tea are used as a decoration, an additive to tea, and a medicine. For 4 days, cut brushes with inflorescences will stand in water and will not lose their aroma and appearance. But, given the mass of useful properties, fireweed flowers are rarely used for decoration; in most cases, a decoction is prepared from them or dried for harvesting.

Decoction of fresh flowers

If you cook fresh fireweed petals in a water bath, you get a medicinal decoction with anti-inflammatory and sedative effects.

Boil 3 tablespoons of flowers in 0.5 l of water in a water bath for 15 minutes. Then cover and set aside to cool slowly in a warm place. Strain the cooled broth through clean cheesecloth or a fine strainer.

How to use : for insomnia and headaches, drink 100 ml of broth 30 minutes before meals. For sore throat, gargle the throat with broth 3-4 times a day. Use the broth slightly warmed up.

Infusion of dried flowers

Such a drink will bring both gastronomic pleasure and benefits to the body. If desired, willow tea leaves can be added to the dried petals.

Boil 250 ml of water and leave to cool slightly for 10 minutes (water should be + 80-85 degrees). Pour 2 teaspoons of dried willow-tea inflorescences with hot water and cover tightly. Leave the mixture to infuse for 15-20 minutes. It is not necessary to filter.

How to use : drink 1-2 cups a day for ulcers, gastritis, enteritis. For sound sleep and for colds, take 250 ml warm before bedtime.

Most people with a healthy lifestyle are well aware of what willow-tea flowers look like and how they are useful. Small purple inflorescences with four petals are a treasure for the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract and immunity. The sooner you get to know this plant, the more benefits you can get from it.

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Video "How to collect Ivan tea flowers"

Dear readers, today let's talk about the grass that many of us have undeservedly forgotten. It's about the grass Ivan-tea. A tea ceremony in Russia involves a large company. And this is probably the most important thing in the Russian traditions of tea drinking. And, of course, the roots, the origins of everything, are our herbs. Grass Ivan-tea or fireweed, as it is also called.

This tea is mentioned in the historical chronicles of Russia. In the old days in Russia, they drank completely different teas. Before the appearance of ordinary tea in Russia, in Russia, as in other European countries, Russian tea or ivan tea was in high esteem, the raw material for which was fireweed leaves. Such tea was supplied to the imperial table and was widely exported abroad. This tea is also called "Koporye tea" in honor of the village of Koporye, near St. Petersburg. Fireweed is also called "down-padded coat"; in the villages mattresses and pillows are stuffed with down.

The recipe for brewing ivan tea was passed down from generation to generation and was considered a family secret. Young leaves of fireweed were dried, then scalded in tubs with boiling water, ground in troughs, laid out on baking sheets, dried in Russian stoves. Salads and soups were prepared from young shoots and leaves. Fresh roots were used instead of cabbage, and flour was prepared from the dried ones.

Legend of Ivan-tea.

There lived one Russian boy, he always wore a red shirt and loved to be found in the field among the bushes and greenery. People, when they passed by and noticed some kind of redness among the greenery, said: "Yes, this is Ivan, tea, wandering." And so it happened: the redness in the greenery was associated with Ivan. Once people made a fire and used the tall grass of fireweed along with the firewood. Ivan tea leaves got into a boiling cauldron, the broth had a pleasant aroma, invigorated and uplifted. So it was customary in Russia to brew ivan tea.

And in continuation of the theme, the verses of Peter Gureev:

Red shirt,
A bright forelock with a whirlwind,
That Ivashka in the field
He walks barefoot ...

“Among the bushes of green
And ripe rye
Flaunting in rags,
Who is coming, tell me? "

“That Ivan, tea, wanders!
He loves the meadows,
Yes in a red shirt
Lie in stacks! "

Since those distant times
And so it happened
If there are greens with red,
That Ivan, I suppose ...

So high fireweed
I got the name,
He became Ivan-tea
The taste is sweet to the heart.

No tea scents
In the field by the fire
Spicy aroma
It will cheer you up in the morning!

Blooming Sally. Where does this grass grow?

It grows all over Russia. Did you know that it does not absorb harmful substances? Why is Ivan tea interesting? It can also be drunk cold. Usually we do not drink cold tea, but this tea can be topped up many times, it can take a day or two, while not losing its beneficial properties.

Blooming Sally. Beneficial features.

• Contains a huge amount of ascorbic acid - vitamin C. This is the vitamin of youth. There is more of it than a rose hip.
• Contains many essential trace elements such as iron, copper, nickel, magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, manganese.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Powerful natural cleaner.
• It has antipyretic properties.
• Alkalizes the blood, thereby contributing to the restoration of strength in case of exhaustion.
• Reduces intoxication in cancer.
• It is very useful for men - it increases potency.
• Contains a lot of protein, which is easily absorbed by the body and provides energy. That is why Ivan tea is so loved by hunters, lumberjacks, and wandering lovers.
• It has anti-inflammatory properties and an enveloping effect, so it is good to drink this tea for gastritis, colitis, stomach ulcers, and flatulence.
• It is very useful to drink Ivan tea for various nervous conditions. Has a calming effect, reduces anxiety and depression.
• Improves the processes of hematopoiesis.
• It is recommended to drink the herb Ivan-tea for headaches, migraines.
• A powerful antioxidant.
• An excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of prostate and adenoma. Does not allow prostate adenoma to degenerate into an oncological condition.
• Does not contain caffeine and oxalic acid, therefore it does not disrupt all metabolic processes of the body.
• Has a hemostatic effect.
• Contains essential oils, so all the beneficial properties are preserved in the tea for up to three days.
• Normalizes blood pressure.
• Relieves food poisoning.
• An excellent tool for the prevention of all oncology.
• Strengthens hair roots.

Blooming Sally. Photo

You can see even more beautiful photos of Ivan-tea.

When to collect Ivan tea? Blank. Collection time

Collect it from July to September. It is very important to collect willow herb without harming the plant. The leaves are harvested while the willow tea is blooming. As soon as it begins to fluff, the leaves are no longer harvested. This is the period from July to August. The stem itself is clamped in the hands and held with the hand from top to bottom. It is best to harvest it in the morning in dry weather. It is necessary to pay attention to the appearance of the plant. It is impossible to collect sick, dusty, contaminated leaves of willow-herb. And, of course, do not sweep the bushes entirely, it is better to take a little from different places. You can also add some flowers of willow tea.

To do this, I propose to watch the video, which clearly shows the collection of willow tea.

Blooming Sally. Video.

For medicinal purposes, herbs, leaves and flowers are harvested during flowering.

Blooming Sally. How to dry

The grass is dried in the shade under a canopy, preferably in a draft. But the roots are dug up in the fall, cleaned from the ground, washed and dried. Then it is cut and dried in the oven or in the oven (at a temperature of 20 degrees C). Flowers and leaves are stored in paper bags for 2 years, roots - 3 years.

Withering leaves ivan - tea:

The leaves must first be washed, then scattered with a layer of no more than 5 cm per day, while do not forget to stir the leaves themselves.

Rolling the leaves : The leaves are rubbed between the palms of the hands, turning the leaves into small sausages, about half the size of a sausage, or into balls, until they darken from the released juice. This is cell sap. This is the way to get real aromatic tea.

Blooming Sally. Leaf fermentation

How to ferment ivan tea?Put the rolled leaves in an enamel tray in a layer of no more than 5 cm, cover with a wet cloth, put in a warm place for 8-12 hours to ripen. The temperature should be 26-28 degrees C. The fermentation process goes better at a higher temperature. The herbaceous smell changes to a floral-fruity one. You need to know that too high a temperature can play a cruel joke: everything can be similar to "public catering tea", and low-grade.

The fermented leaves are cut with scissors, spread on baking sheets, which must be covered with parchment paper, with a layer of 1.5 cm and dried at a temperature of 50 degrees with the oven door ajar. It is good to use the ventilation function. Periodically, you need to stir up the leaves, checking them for readiness. It is best to use a wooden spatula for this.

The leaves should have the color of real black tea, the tea leaves break when pressed, but do not crumble into dust. You need to know that overexposed leaves in drying acquire the smell of "dry paper". This should not be allowed. Drying time depends on the crumbling layer, the raw material itself, the oven.

You can read more about the fermentation of Ivan tea in the article

Storage

Store such dried leaves in glass jars, closed with plastic lids or hermetically sealed.

Blooming Sally. Contraindications

Individual intolerance. Do not drink this tea in large quantities for more than two weeks, otherwise diarrhea may begin.

How to brew Ivan tea correctly and use it for health - you can read about this in the article.

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Blooming Sally(narrow-leaved fireweed, Koporye tea) is a herbaceous plant of the fireweed family (Onagraceae).

The medicinal properties of the herb have been known since ancient times, and they have been skillfully used. But, like most medicinal herbs, ivan tea has a number of contraindications.

Ivan tea got its name due to the treatment of male diseases, but timely medicine did not find evidence of this.

Ivan tea was used by the peoples of the Far East, where the healing properties of genitourinary diseases were proved. It is often referred to as "snuff" due to its hypnotic effects.

Each region has its own unique name for Ivan-tea, which is often found in the literature: Kuril tea, mulberry, springberry, rubella, magpie's eyes, koporka, hooded grass, etc.

Photo ivan-tea in the meadow

Description: A perennial herb with narrow, lanceolate leaves 12-15 cm long and 2 cm wide, pointed at the end, having small notches along the edges. The height reaches 1.5 m. Castings are sessile, or located on a short petiole, of a monochromatic dark green color.

The fruit is a pod-shaped capsule, slightly pubescent, with numerous small seeds. Seed germination for several years.

The narrow-leaved fireweed prefers cutting down trees and former fires. Often grows among raspberries in well-lit areas. With the onset of bushes and trees, willow tea stops growing. Light and small seeds, carried by the wind hundreds of meters.

On a long peduncle, beautiful apical flowers of lilac, red-lilac and white color are formed. A branched large rhizome with numerous shoots.

Ivan tea grows in meadows among tall grass, along a young pine plantation and country roads. Prefers sandy and peaty dry soils. Often, Ivan tea can be found off the banks of rivers and lakes in most of Ukraine, the South-East of Russia with a warm and temperate climate. Ivan tea settles as a weed in summer cottages and backyards with nutritious soil.

Ivan tea: biochemical composition

Ivan tea belongs to the pharmacopoeial plant, which is recognized by official medicine, but the raw materials must meet the corresponding qualities.

Ivan tea contains:

• vitamin C
• provitamin A (carotenoids)
• group of vitamins B
• pectin
• alkanoids
• organic acids
• flavonoids.
• The roots and foliage contain a large amount of tannins.

The mucus contains tannins, which act as an anti-inflammatory agent, not inferior to medical tannin.

The composition includes such trace elements as:

• potassium
• iron
• nickel
• manganese
• sodium

It has tonic and firming qualities.

In terms of composition and useful properties, ivan tea has much in common with medicinal valerian.

Ivan tea: useful properties and contraindications

Compared to lemon, the amount of vitamin C in ivan tea is 6 times greater by the same mass, therefore it is recommended to use it for anemia and metabolism. Very tasty and healthy fireweed honey collected by bees. Bees collect up to a ton of honey from one hectare. Ivan tea does not contain caffeine, it is able to whiten tooth enamel. Decoctions and infusions have pathogenic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties.

Ivan tea is taken to treat such diseases:

• Anemia of various forms. Normalizes the composition of blood pH, promotes the production of hemoglobin.
• It has anti-inflammatory properties and is used for gastritis, acidity, colitis.
• Metabolic disorders, excess weight. Normalizes metabolism in the body, promotes the absorption of nutrients, normalizes the carbohydrate-lipid balance.
• Hepatitis, gallstones, cholangitis, cholecystitis, cirrhosis. Acts as a choleretic agent.
• During breastfeeding. Promotes breast milk production.
• For bacteria and inflammation. They are used for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Prevents inflammation, affects some groups of viruses.
• With the formation of kidney stones, diseases of the urinary system, prostate adenoma, dysfunction. The broth acts as a diuretic, does not damage the urinary tract and other related organs.
• Constipation, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. An excellent laxative. Thanks to tannins, it has a positive effect on intestinal peristalsis, mucus has a bonding agent.
• Stress, overexcitement, insomnia, migraine, cardioneurosis, hypertension. The composition includes substances of mild hypnotic action, relieves overexcitation of the central nervous system.
• For stomach pains. Ivan tea is an excellent antispasmodic.
• For external use, dermatitis, furunculosis, eczema, infectious rash. Lotions and compresses promote rapid wound healing.
• Treatment of ulcers and duodenal ulcers. It has healing and regenerating properties.
• After chemotherapy, intoxication, cancer, allergies, radiation damage. Ivan tea has antioxidant properties, promotes the elimination of toxins, toxins, radionuclides, heavy metals and other harmful substances from the body.
• Infertility treatment, especially in men
• Respiratory tract treatment (tuberculosis, tonsillitis, sinusitis). Relieves inflammation, breathing becomes easier.
• Herpes, gout
• Epilepsy
• Restores and normalizes the menstrual cycle, taken during menopause.

Correct use of ivan tea can heal almost any organ. In addition to the ailments listed above, Ivan tea is used for angina, colds, acute respiratory infections. Rinse the mouth with broths, throat, with bleeding gums, stomatitis. Ivan tea is able to cure alcohol addiction. In cosmetology, crushed grass serves as one of the components for the preparation of masks and creams.

Collection, procurement of raw materials and fermentation

Raw materials are harvested before the flowering period. At this time, the leaves contain the maximum amount of juice. Flowering occurs at the end of June, early July is the best time to harvest raw materials. In August, beans appear on the lower branches, from which fluff comes out. At this time, they try to stop the collection, even a small amount of fluff will spoil the whole tea with an unpleasant smell.

They choose soft and green leaves, without any defects and drying out.

They collect the foliage from the inflorescence downward, pulling together a large number of leaves at once, but the grass continues to grow, produce nectar for the bees, and in the future will give seeds.

The inflorescence is also used to make tea. During the flowering period, only flowering flowers are plucked. They are dried and added to tea.

The roots are harvested in mid-autumn. Porridge and flour are made from the rhizome, but the bitterness content requires preliminary soaking.

The collection must be collected in a dry state, after the dew has dried and in dry weather without precipitation.

The collected selected leaves are packed in plastic bags, tightly closed and placed in a warm place, protecting them from direct sunlight.

To achieve maximum taste, solar fermentation is used, that is, under the influence of solar heat (not direct rays), chemical components change, as a result we get high-quality tea from ordinary raw materials, by accumulating unique aromatic and taste qualities.

The contents are heated through a plastic bag. Periodically, the bags of grass are turned over.

For best results, cover with a dark cloth.

Gradually as the temperature rises, the leaf color will change from green to brown. A strong, pleasant aroma will begin to emerge.

Upon reaching the result (4-6 hours depending on the intensity of the sun and temperature), the willow-herb leaf is taken out of the bag and kneaded by hands like a dough, the cells are destroyed, releasing cell juice.

Then the grass is laid out on a flat surface in a thin layer, you can use trays with a net (like drying mushrooms) or other devices.

The main thing is that the drying place should be well ventilated, dry and free from direct sunlight.

After 3 days, the leaves will dry out. The definition is simple enough. When dry leaves are compressed, a crunch should be heard and slight brittleness should be observed.

Now the ready-made dry grass of Ivan-tea is packed in small plastic bears and tightly closed.

To get 1 kg of the finished product, you need to collect 5 kg of raw leaves.

How to brew Ivan tea correctly

Back in the 19th century, due to the cheapness of raw materials, Ivan tea was in great demand. Koporsky tea - the name of tea made from fireweed, knew how to prepare throughout the territory of Russia.

A massive collection and procurement of raw materials was carried out, which were subsequently sent abroad to other European countries.

A simple and quick way to make tea from dried leaves.

2 teaspoons of dry chopped herbs pour 200 ml of boiling water, bring to a boil, cover and let it brew for 10 minutes. That's it, you can drink tea ready. At high concentration, dilute with water. For more flavor, add a pinch of dried fireweed flowers.

For a variety of taste, dry berries of blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, black currants are added to the tea.

For sweetness, add honey, or sugar to taste, but it is allowed to add honey to a cooled drink at a temperature not higher than 40-50 degrees.

Cooking other recipes from ivan tea

In addition to drinking tea, lotions, decoctions and infusions from leaves, flowers and fireweed root are very popular.

In the photo, Ivan tea during the collection period

• Preparation of the infusion. 200 grams of chopped dried herbs, pour 250 ml of boiling water, cover tightly and leave for 5-7 hours. Strain and crush 1 tablespoon 3-4 times daily before meals. They are used for insomnia, stress and irritability, headaches, stomach and duodenal ulcers.
• A decoction of the leaves. Dry collection of willow tea leaves 1 tablespoon, pour a glass of water, put on low heat and boil for 5 minutes. Cover and leave for at least 30 minutes. Strain and consume 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day before meals. Helps with colitis, gastritis, ulcers.

You can use a decoction for external washing of wounds, bedsores.

• Decoction from the roots. Crushed dry roots 10 grams, pour 200 ml of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes, then let cool when closed, strain and drink 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day. They are used for bleeding (large blood loss), acute respiratory infections.
• Pancreatitis treatment. For the preparation of the infusion 2 tbsp. l. Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the crushed dry collection, cover tightly, leave for 15 minutes. Consume 2 tbsp. spoons before and after meals 3 times a day.
• Psoriasis, eczema, infectious allergies, skin diseases. 3 tbsp. l. collection, pour 0.5 liters of boiled water, cover tightly and leave for several hours. Strain before use. The volume should be drunk in small doses throughout the day.
• Treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma. 2 tsp dry grass or roots, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 2-3 hours, then strain and take 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.
• With menstruation and menopause. 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of boiling water, let it brew for 1 hour and drink a glass throughout the day in small doses.
• Collecting herbs for infertility. Peppermint, ivan tea, lemon balm, nettle, parsley, cuff, strawberries. Take crushed dry leaves in equal proportions and mix. 1 tbsp. l. collection, pour 200 ml of water, boil for 10 minutes, cover until it cools down, strain and consume 2 glasses a day in small portions.
• Oncological diseases of the genital organs. For the preparation of the collection, leaves are needed: 2 parts of willow tea, nettle and plantain, 1 part of bird highlander and white acacia flowers. Mix everything, for 1 tsp. collecting 200 ml of boiling water. Insist for 1 hour, then drink throughout the day.

Ivan tea during pregnancy photo

To date, there are no proven side effects after taking Ivan tea. Unlike other preparations, Ivan tea is even recommended to be taken during pregnancy.

The broth helps to cope with such diseases:

• increased acidity
• gastritis
• colitis
• stomach and duodenal ulcer
• angina
• reduces irritability (has a sedative effect), has a sedative effect, normalizes sleep
• fights constipation
• successfully copes with toxicosis, especially in the 1st trimester of pregnancy
• fights anemia, and increases hemoglobin, which is so necessary during pregnancy

The broth is used to rinse the throat and mouth.

Ivan tea for women

Even in ancient times, fireweed infusion was used to strengthen the female body.

Ivan tea safely relieves stress and irritability during the period of hormonal disruption. Collection of willow-herb tea with oregano is an excellent remedy for treating the genitourinary system in women. Regular consumption of tea affects the appearance of nails, shine of hair.

A decoction or tea is taken when:

• heavy menstrual flow
• during menopause
• uterine myoma
• copes with infertility
• endometriosis
• cystitis
• hormonal disruptions

Preparation: 1 tsp. dry herbs pour a glass of water, bring to a boil, strain and drink 1-3 glasses a day as tea. If the broth is too strong, you can dilute it with boiled water and add honey to taste. But honey is added to the broth at a temperature not exceeding 50 degrees.

One of the main purposes of the herb for men using traditional medicine is to fight infertility. Flowers and leaves do an excellent job with prostatitis, increase potency, treat adenoma, relieve inflammation in the genitourinary system.

Treatment of prostatitis: take the broth for a month, 1 glass in the morning and in the evening, then take a break for 2 weeks and the course can be repeated. Ivan tea promotes the production of testosterone and prevents the appearance of neoplasms in the prostate gland.

Preparation: 1 tbsp. l. Pour raw materials with a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, strain and drink warm.

Gastrointestinal tract treatment

Chopped leaves of ivan tea 2 tbsp. l. pour 400 ml of boiling water and leave for several hours. It is recommended to use a thermos.

Strain and take 100 ml 4-5 times a day 20 minutes before meals, has excellent astringent properties.

Treatment of gastritis and stomach ulcers

Preparation of the broth: pour 3 tbsp. l. dry herbs 1 cup boiling water, bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes, cool, strain and drink warm, 2 tbsp. spoons 3 times daily before meals.

Other diseases are also treated with this broth: for headaches, gargle several times a day for tonsillitis, make lotions for quick healing of wounds.

Ivan tea contraindications

The herb is safe and side effects occur in case of overdose. Do not consume more than 1 glass of tea a day. After a month, take a break for 3-4 weeks.

Use with caution in case of gastrointestinal dysfunction, excessive blood clotting (people with a risk of varicose veins and blood clots), infants.

Ivan tea in cooking - application

Photo ivan-tea in cooking

Seasoning preparation: greens of fireweed, sorrel, lungwort. Grind the herbs, add a little salt and store in a glass container in the refrigerator. The seasoning is added to soups.

Salad: Boil fresh leaves with shoots 100 grams (it is better to choose young ones) for 5 minutes to soften, then chop. Add finely chopped onion 1 head and grated horseradish 2 tbsp. l. Salt to taste. Mix everything, infuse for 15 minutes, then fill with sour cream 2 tbsp. spoons and squeezed juice of a quarter of a lemon.