Ivan tea: medicinal properties and contraindications

Narrow-leaved fireweed is the official name for Ivan tea. The plant is called differently by the people, depending on the region: Koporye tea, willow tree, breadbasket, Ivan tea. It is ubiquitous throughout the Northern Hemisphere and has been widely used in folk medicine for more than 5 centuries, and in various fields. In the old days, this plant was considered indispensable. The fluff was used for pillows, foliage and flowers for medicinal purposes, and the roots were used for baking and making moonshine.

Chemical composition

In the ground part, roots and inflorescences contain chemicals, which makes this plant even more valuable, both in traditional and in alternative medicine. Through chemical analysis, scientists have identified the following active ingredients in Ivan tea:

• tannins of various types - up to 20%;
• sterols;
• flavonoids;
• traces of alkaloids;
• mucus;
• organic acids of 15 species;
• mineral compounds;
• vitamins, especially group B;
• antioxidants;
• essential oils;
• tannin;
• polysaccharides and monosaccharides.

Due to the rich content of ascorbic acid, Ivan-tea in traditional medicine is recognized as a powerful immunomodulator with a healing and anti-aging effect. If the plant received enough sunlight during the developmental period and was rarely exposed to prolonged exposure to moisture, it can be a wonderful substitute for refined sugar. Also, narrow-leaved fireweed is a powerful honey plant, it is grown so that the bees produce the most valuable and healthy honey.

How it looks and where it grows

Narrow-leaved fireweed is the very first to appear on conflagration, as it is considered a hardy and viable plant. In the wild, he prefers sandy soils and sunny areas. If tall bushes or trees begin to develop nearby, eventually the fireweed will die out. Ivan tea is one of the most popular plants. Its botanical characteristics:

1. Height depending on the age of the plant - from 50 cm to 2 m.
2. Powerful, creeping rhizome.
3. The bare or leafy stems are rounded in a green or burgundy hue.
4. Linear, narrow leaves.
5. Paniculate inflorescences on large peduncles.
6. Pink, purple flowers.
7. Fruits - boxes with a bend, during the ripening period covered with hairy down.

Narrow-leaved fireweed should not be confused with other varieties representing this genus. Only in this plant are active substances in the maximum concentration.

Kinds

The people name "Ivan tea" is used only for two types of fireweed - narrow-leaved and broadleaf. The first is the most popular, it is more common, massively cultivated with the aim of collecting and harvesting leaves by fermentation. Broadleaf fireweed is less common, it is not so often used in alternative medicine, as it contains less active substances. In addition, in nature there are also other species of this plant.Classifiers included more than 222 names in this genus, but only the following varieties of fireweed are most common:

• pink;
• Alpine;
• hairy;
• mountain;
• marsh.

Some species are common in the western part of the Eurasian continent. In the countries of this part of the continent they are used in exactly the same way as in the territory of Russia and the CIS narrow-leaved fireweed. This species is most common in the middle zone, where large areas of coniferous forests are present, and it is also found everywhere in all regions of Siberia.

Collection and storage

Since the procurement process is quite complicated, many prefer to buy ready-made willow-tea, packed in bags or in cardboard boxes. But if you wish, you can prepare medicinal raw materials yourself, which guarantees its high quality and safety.

First of all, it is important to remember the basic collection rules. It is necessary to choose only ecologically safe regions, an area in which there are no industrial facilities - sources of pollution. It is better to collect during flowering. When this phase begins, you can start cutting off inflorescences and leaves. The flowers must be dried separately, nothing needs to be done with them - just spread them on paper or on a newspaper with a thin layer, dry and pack them in glass jars.

Harvesting fireweed leaves is much more difficult. To get high-quality and delicious ivan tea, you need to ferment them. The process is quite laborious, you need to follow the following instructions:

1. Spread a clean cloth or oilcloth in the shade.
2. Pour collected leaves on it with a thick layer, up to 5 cm.
3. Hands or rolling pin (wrapped with cling film) roll them until dark.
4. Take a clean enameled pan, wipe it dry and lay the crushed raw materials on the bottom.
5. Moisten a linen towel and cover the container. Leave for a day in a dark and warm place.
6. After 24 hours, turn on the oven at 40–45 degrees and dry the leaves that have passed the fermentation stage.

You can store ivan tea in cardboard boxes, glass or tin cans, and fabric bags. The maximum shelf life is 24 months.

The healing properties of willow tea

Ivan tea is used in folk medicine, and is also an object for scientific research. To date, scientists have managed to identify a number of useful properties of this plant, which only proves its effectiveness in the treatment of diseases. Traditional medicine knew about them much earlier. Modern science knows the following medicinal properties of this amazing plant.

1. Anticonvulsant effect - it is so pronounced that pharmaceutical companies plan to use ivan tea to produce effective drugs for the treatment of epilepsy. To date, it has been proven that the use of narrow-leaved fireweed can replace the intake of chlorpromazine. This is a safe analogue of a potent drug that does not have side effects in the form of impaired coordination of movement.
2. The plant is used in dermatology as a wound healing, anti-inflammatory and regenerative agent. It is effective for atopic dermatitis, eczema, seborrhea, diseases of the scalp, ulcers, purulent wounds.
3. Ivan tea is used as a sedative, sleeping pill, as a sedative for neurotic disorders and psychiatric diseases.
4. Fireweed has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive system. In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which are accompanied by inflammatory processes, a decoction of the leaves of the plant or a powder prepared from the roots is used.
5. Narrow-leaved fireweed has a powerful tonic effect, as it contains a record concentration of tannin (one of the varieties of caffeine). It can replace coffee, as well as stimulate the functioning of the brain, improve memory, increase the severity of the reaction and intellectual abilities of a person.
6. Grass contributes to the normalization of hormonal levels, has a beneficial effect on both men's health and the functioning of the female body.
7. The plant is considered an indispensable immunomodulatory agent. It is capable of maximally stimulating the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses.

There are medicinal properties of this plant that can be used for breastfeeding and pregnancy. Different uses based on Ivan tea affect the male and female body.

For women

For the female genitourinary system, this plant is also very useful. It is used for cystitis, adnexitis and other diseases of the genitourinary sphere, which are accompanied by inflammatory processes, fever and intoxication syndrome. Fireweed is a powerful aphrodisiac, normalizes hormones and increases sex drive in women. Also, this plant protects the health of the fair sex from malignant neoplasms, early menopause.

For men

In 1983, the ability of the narrow-leaved fireweed to beneficially affect the male reproductive system was discovered. This plant is one of the few that is effective for prostate adenoma, prostatitis, and malignant tumors. It is known that Ivan tea increases potency, serves to prevent reproductive disorders and, in general, promotes men's health.

In addition, fireweed is also used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, quickly and without side effects eliminates pain and inflammation in cystitis and urethritis, and protects the pelvic organs from the spread of bacterial infections. Since ancient times, fireweed has been used in the treatment of specific diseases that are caused by sexually transmitted infections.

During pregnancy

Ivan tea is one of the few plants that is approved by traditional medicine. It is allowed to be taken even during pregnancy, but not in the first trimester. Fireweed helps pregnant women cope with the following problems:

• colds, SARS, flu;
• urinary tract infections;
• disruption of the digestive system;
• increased irritability, stress, nervousness;
• restless legs syndrome;
• insomnia;
• exhaustion;
• anemia.

All these plant benefits are relevant only if pregnancy is proceeding normally. If there are any problems associated with bearing a child, you need to consult a gynecologist and clarify the possibility of taking Ivan tea.

When breastfeeding

Almost all gynecologists and pediatricians do not recommend drinking black tea and coffee in the postpartum period. These drinks contain caffeine, and it negatively affects the health of mother and child. Ivan-tea does not have this dangerous component, but it invigorates and tones no less effectively, helps to cope with drowsiness, fatigue and energy deficiency. Ivan tea contains substances that help strengthen hair and teeth, which is especially true in the postpartum period when breastfeeding.

Tea from fireweed increases lactation, makes the composition of mother's milk more saturated. There are no contraindications to the use of the plant during breastfeeding, but you need a doctor's consultation before introducing drinks based on fireweed into the diet. It is not recommended to use it daily, but in case of deterioration in milk production, this plant can be used for treatment in combination with lemon balm and oregano.

For kids

Ivan tea can be used in a children's diet as a drink that has the following properties:

1. General strengthening (for harmonious development and strong immunity).
2. Anti-inflammatory (for diseases of bacterial and viral etiology).
3. Immunomodulatory (for infections, if rapid recovery and increased resistance are necessary).
4. Antipyretic.

Since ancient times, this plant has been used to stimulate appetite in children. It can be used for digestive disorders, from diarrhea, dysentery, and poisoning.

This product is especially valuable in that it increases the body's resistance to viral and bacterial infections.Today, pediatricians unofficially recommend that mothers buy this drink and give preschoolers during the period of adaptation to kindergarten, so that the child is less likely to get sick and recover faster if he does get infected. It can be introduced into the children's diet from 2 years old, if there are no contraindications.

Ivan tea is very useful for hyperactive children who are learning hard due to reduced attention span. It contributes to the development of cognitive and intellectual abilities, improves memory, mindfulness, stimulates the nervous system without depleting it. Also, the consumption of the drink positively affects the quality of sleep.

How to take Ivan slimming tea

In nature, there is everything necessary for the health of the human body. Ivan tea is a concentrate of useful substances that can be effective in losing weight. The plant ensures the normal functioning of the digestive system, due to which food is better absorbed, the saturation phase begins faster. Drinking beverages based on narrow-leaved fireweed prevents episodes of overeating, reduces hunger, and regulates lipid metabolism. Ivan tea is a real find for those who want to lose weight without harm to health.

To get rid of excess weight with the help of fireweed, you need to take tea from it three times a day for a month. To combat subcutaneous fat, dry, fermented plant leaves are used. It is necessary to take 1 teaspoon of the collection, pour a cup of boiling water, stand for 15 minutes and eat before eating.

Narrow leaf fireweed has side effects. It has a pronounced diuretic and laxative effect, which should be considered when planning weight loss with this plant. Using ivan tea for longer than 1 month is strictly prohibited, as there is a risk of developing diarrhea and other side effects associated with the functioning of the digestive tract.

Fireweed (Ivan-tea) in folk medicine

Ivan tea is a universal remedy that helps with almost all diseases. Only the dosage and method of preparation differ depending on the needs of the body and the diagnosis. The plant can be used both for preventive purposes and for treatment. But it is important to know how to prepare medicinal products based on fireweed and in what quantities to take them.

With diabetes

Doctors recommend during the treatment of diabetes to minimize various sweets in the diet. Nutritionists suggest replacing refined fructose or other varieties of healthy sugars. But this is not the best solution, since in any form saccharides adversely affect patients with this diagnosis.

Ivan tea is not only a substitute for sugar in the diet, it also normalizes blood glucose levels, restores the functioning of the endocrine system, and prevents the development of diabetes complications.

To treat this disease, tea based on narrow-leaved fireweed is used. It must be taken in courses of 2 weeks, in the morning and in the evening for 1 cup. After 14 days, take a break for 1 month, and then continue treatment.

With pancreatitis

Ivan tea helps to cope with inflammation of the pancreas and stimulates the restoration of this organ. The plant spurs the production of pancreatin, an enzyme necessary for the digestion of food. The advantage of Ivan tea is that it acts gently and comprehensively, pulling up the body's resources and directing them to the natural processes of recovery.

It is recommended to use products based on this plant only during the period of stable remission. With an exacerbation, doctors recommend excluding herbal medicine, since herbs that stimulate the production of enzymes can do harm.

Pancreatitis treatment is carried out in courses of up to 3 weeks.A strong infusion of Ivan tea is used. In a clean thermos, pour 3 tbsp. tablespoons of fermented raw materials, add 600 ml of boiling water, leave for 5-6 hours. Take a drink 10 minutes before meals, 4-5 times a day. It is important to follow a therapeutic diet and other doctor's prescriptions, otherwise taking herbal remedies may be useless.

With gastritis

Doctors recommend the use of Ivan tea in the treatment of gastritis with low acidity. The composition of this plant includes substances that inhibit the ability to reproduce in pathogenic bacteria that provoke inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Also, narrow-leaved fireweed promotes rapid tissue regeneration, protects against peptic ulcer.

Therapy of gastritis involves the use of warm infusion with honey. It is necessary to brew 2 tbsp. tablespoons of tea with 1 liter of boiling water, insist 40 minutes and take 50 ml with ½ teaspoon of honey 3-4 times a day for two weeks.

For the intestines

Medical statistics say that cancer of various parts of the intestine is a common disease. Clinical studies have shown that the use of willow tea for prophylactic purposes has a beneficial effect on intestinal health and prevents the development of oncology.

Also, Ivan tea is used in case of increased gas formation, with inflammatory processes and impaired intestinal motility. Tea is prepared immediately before use - 1 teaspoon should be poured with a cup of boiling water, drink before meals in the morning 1 time.

For constipation

The mechanism of action of willow tea for constipation is fundamentally different from how classical drugs effective in solving this problem affect the intestines. The plant helps to deal directly with the cause. To overcome constipation, you need to regularly take in the morning 50 ml of the infusion on an empty stomach. You can also prepare a decoction from the inflorescences of the plant, it is no less effective in such a problem. Take 2 tbsp. collection spoons, boil 1 liter of boiling water in a water bath for 10 minutes, insist, strain and drink 100 ml 3-4 times a day.

With gout

To cope with gout, you can drink the infusion of narrow-leaved fireweed for a long time, but in the right dosage. It is necessary to use not only fermented dry leaves of the plant, but also inflorescences. A mixture of these two parts in a 1: 1 ratio promotes the rapid elimination of toxins and salts from the body, normalizes the functioning of the kidneys, cleanses and thins the blood, and also blocks the pain syndrome.

You need to use clean glass containers for the preparation of infusion. In 1 liter of boiling water, brew 1 tbsp. spoon of the mixture, insist and divide the medicine into 4–5 doses. Drink before meals, do not forget to prepare a portion of the liquid in the evening the next day.

With colitis

With colitis and enterocolitis, fermented willow tea is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. 2-3 cups a day are drunk during an exacerbation period of 7 days. If chronic colitis is diagnosed, you can use the drink for preventive purposes - consume 1 glass every day.

To restore the normal functioning of the intestine after acute colitis, you can use dry rhizome powder - take ½ teaspoon 2 times a day with plenty of water. You can mix the powder with honey, so it is easier to use, and an additional product increases the efficiency of plant materials.

For the liver

Ivan tea has the ability to cleanse the liver and remove toxins from the body. But the opinions of doctors regarding the safety of this plant were divided. In one of the clinical studies, hepatotoxic effect of the product was revealed, which intensified with prolonged use. Therefore, do not abuse the drink with liver diseases that are associated with impaired functioning of this organ.

To clean the liver, you can use a warm infusion. It must be prepared from leaves and inflorescences taken in equal parts. 400 ml of boiling water - 3 tbsp. collection spoons. Drink 50 ml before meals 3 times a day, but not longer than 2 weeks.

With hemorrhoids

If it is possible to purchase or harvest the seeds of this plant, it is better to take them to treat hemorrhoids. Of these, you can prepare a decoction (2 tbsp.spoons per 300 ml of water). Boil for 20-30 minutes, and then use for compresses. You can also take inside the decoction of the plant - 50 ml 2 times a day. An oil extract is used in addition, it is recommended to soak cotton swabs and use instead of candles as a local remedy.

With cholecystitis

For diseases of the gallbladder, Ivan-tea should be used with caution. The fact is that doctors do not recommend drinking it if cholecystitis is accompanied by the active formation of calcified stones. Since plant components powerfully stimulate the production and outflow of bile, duct obstruction can occur. In chronic cholecystitis, Ivan-tea can be part of a therapeutic diet, it is drunk in the morning and evening for 1 cup.

With prostatitis

Ivan tea is not in vain known as "male grass." It is effective in the treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma, protects the stronger sex from the development of malignant neoplasms.

To treat prostatitis, you can use the collection: fireweed (10 g), sweet clover (5 g), St. John's wort (10 g), eleutherococcus (5 g). Pour raw materials with boiling water (800 ml), stand for 2 hours, take 100 ml 3 times a day. From the same mixture of herbs, you can make alcohol tincture (1 tbsp. Spoon per 100 ml of alcohol), drink 1 tsp. 3 times a day for a month.

With a cold

Doctors recommend using fermented willow tea to protect yourself and your family from viruses during the cold season. It is necessary to take infusion of fireweed at least 1 time per day. But if it did not work out, you can be treated with this plant. You need to brew in 500 ml of boiling water 1 tbsp. spoon of leaves, withstand 2-3 hours and drink 50 ml 3-4 times a day.

With hypertension

With high blood pressure, Ivan tea will help to cope with an attack, and in the long run it will protect the body from frequent crises. It is necessary to take it together with the leaves of chokeberry, mixing in a ratio of 1: 1, brewing 0.5 l of boiling water 1 tbsp. collection spoon in the teapot. Insist and drink liquid 150 ml 3 times a day.

At a temperature

Ivan tea is an effective antipyretic and diaphoretic. At high temperatures in children and adults, this is first aid. To improve health, it is necessary to take 2 parts of narrow-leaved fireweed and 1 part of linden flowers, mix. Ready to take in the amount of 2 tbsp. tablespoons, brew 500 ml of boiling water, take 100 ml 3-4 times a day. In addition to lowering body temperature, this drink has a mild anti-inflammatory effect and accelerates recovery.

In oncology

To date, researchers have managed to identify up to 6 types of antioxidants in the leaves of the plant and several types of substances that block the growth of tumors. But the drink is not able to replace the main therapy. It is necessary to take it as a general strengthening, auxiliary antitumor agent once a day. Especially useful infusion of dry inflorescences and fresh juice of leaves. The flowers should be brewed as follows: 1 teaspoon per glass, stand for 15-20 minutes and drink on an empty stomach. Fresh juice of leaves to take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day.

With cystitis

Coping with urinary infections is one of the main therapeutic abilities of Ivan tea. This plant acts as follows - it blocks the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms, soothes pain and relieves inflammation, and therefore helps to recover quickly with cystitis.

An infusion of flowers should be prepared immediately before use. Pour 10 g of raw material with 200 ml of boiling water, stand for 30 minutes and drink. You can make tea from the leaves and drink 100-150 ml 4-6 times a day.

When coughing

The prescription for cough based on narrow-leaved fireweed has not changed for many centuries. As in the old days, and now, this plant is used as an expectorant, anti-inflammatory agent for thinning sputum and eliminating seizures. It facilitates breathing and stimulates the body to fight infection. Prescription Medication:

• boil 20 g of Ivan tea in 1 liter of milk;
• insist 30 minutes;
• add 3 tbsp. tablespoons of honey;
• drink 100 ml every 3 hours.

Keep the medicine in the refrigerator, but before taking it, be sure to wait until the portion is warmed to room temperature.

With menopause

Narrow-leaf fireweed stabilizes the hormonal background during menopause, gives the woman energy, increases her working capacity and eliminates hot flashes. You need to drink it every other day for 1 cup. If the condition worsens, and hot flashes occur more often, it is worth consuming 1 cup instead of tea or coffee in the morning on an empty stomach.

With varicose veins

To cope with varicose veins, you can use such recipes based on Ivan tea.

1. Brew a glass of boiling water 2 tbsp. collection spoons, insist 20-30 minutes and use for compresses on the affected areas.
2. Boil 50 g of narrow-leaved fireweed roots in 1 liter of water, drink 50 ml 3 times a day for a week. After a month, repeat the course and so on until the condition of the veins is normalized.

If other rutin-based drugs are used, it is worth consulting with your doctor about the use of willow tea, as this combination increases the risk of thrombosis.

With a hangover

Medicine knows the ability of Ivan tea to quickly remove toxic substances from the body, maintain the functioning of the liver, eliminate headaches and restore good health. These properties can be used to combat a hangover.

You can drink ivan tea cold. To do this, brew 2 tbsp. tablespoons herb 1 liter of boiling water, stand for 20 minutes, strain, add a couple of slices of lemon. Cool and drink 100 ml every hour.

You can use complex collection, it is more effective. To combat the hangover syndrome, it is necessary to take thyme, peppermint and ivan tea in equal parts. 3 tbsp. boil a collection spoon in 1 liter of water in a steam bath for 15 minutes. Leave the broth for an hour, so that it is infused, and drink 3 times a day.

In case of poisoning

Fireweed acts as a powerful cleanser. It is able to remove toxins from the body in a matter of hours. When the first symptoms of poisoning appear, it is necessary to rinse the gastrointestinal tract and take a cup of Ivan-tea. It replenishes the loss of minerals and vitamins, cleanses the intestines and promotes rapid recovery. If the cup was not enough, it is worth drinking after another 4 hours, and then repeat again after the same period of time.

With psoriasis

Narrow-leaved fireweed shows good results in the treatment of skin problems, in particular psoriasis. Most often, for the treatment of skin diseases, plant leaves and rhizome are used.

Collect the roots of the plant at the end of August or September, dry in the oven at a temperature of 50 degrees, and then grind it into powder using a coffee grinder. To prepare a therapeutic ointment, 20 g of crushed rhizomes and 200 ml of sunflower oil are used. Grind the mixture of ingredients in the oven at a temperature of 60–65 degrees for at least 2 hours, strain and lubricate the affected skin 2 times a day.

With insomnia

If a person is tormented by insomnia, there is no better medicine than ivan tea. This tool normalizes the natural processes of melatonin production, and also has a sedative effect. It quickly relaxes smooth muscles, and the body immediately plunges into the phase of deep sleep, due to which all recovery processes proceed more efficiently. This is one of the reasons why fireweed is called a rejuvenating plant.

To cope with chronic insomnia, you need to take ivan tea 30 minutes before bedtime, and then reduce the light intensity in the room and take a horizontal position. The course of treatment is 10 days. If you need to deal with sleep disorders that happen sporadically, you can take this medicine one-time.

With epilepsy

Narrow-leaved fireweed will help to reduce the frequency of attacks, eliminate convulsions and get rid of any manifestations of epilepsy. It must be taken 2 times a day - morning and evening, before meals. The tool is prepared as follows: 2 tbsp. spoon collection pour 600 ml of boiling water, insist in a thermos for 4-6 hours, and then drink 150 ml.

With the flu

Ivan tea is an effective natural remedy for influenza that can quickly defeat the virus and help the body recover. To treat the disease, you can use this recipe:

• 10 g of Ivan tea;
• a handful of dried apples;
• 1 tbsp. spoon of rowan fruits;
• 20 g of boiled honey.

First you need to brew 1 liter of water Ivan tea with dried apples and rowan fruits, insist and wait until it cools down to 40-50 degrees. Add honey, stir and drink 200 ml every 3-4 hours for 5 days. Even if the symptoms of the disease have disappeared earlier, it is worth continuing to use a herbal remedy.

With bronchitis

In acute bronchitis, you need to prepare tea from the plant and drink 150 ml 4 times a day. If bronchitis has become chronic, just using the drink may not be effective. You can take alcohol tincture from this plant, dilute it with half water (vodka does not need to be diluted), soak gauze folded in several layers and apply to the chest in the evenings for 30 minutes. After that, take warm tea and clear your throat, as the procedure greatly dilutes phlegm. It must be removed from the body.

With anemia

Narrow-leaved fireweed has the ability to influence blood formation processes and provides the body with everything necessary to create new blood cells. In anemia, it is also a source of iron and the ascorbic acid necessary for its absorption. You need to drink fresh fermented willow-tea 2 cups a day, and use a decoction of the plant instead of a drink (50 ml 2-3 times a day). In just 2 weeks, a clinical blood test will show noticeable progress.

With thrombosis

Ivan tea has the ability to thin the blood and safely dissolve blood clots that clog the blood vessels. But it is important to understand that taking funds based on this plant material is allowed only at the initial stages. If the disease progresses, you should consult your doctor.

You can use the plant as follows: brew a mixture of 1 part of inflorescences and 2 parts of dry leaves (2 tbsp. Spoon) with 2 liters of boiling water, leave for 1 hour. Drink 100-150 ml 4 times a day. It is important to monitor the well-being and condition of the vessels, to monitor the platelet concentration in time, checking the blood in the laboratory.

With eczema

For the treatment of eczema, an aqueous infusion of leaves, an oil extract and an ointment from the rhizome of the narrow-leaved fireweed are used.

1. For infusion, take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of grass per 500 ml of water, withstand 40 minutes, and then apply to wipe the affected areas of the skin.
2. An oil extract is made from fermented tea. For 300 ml of hot oil, take 3 tbsp. tablespoons of Ivan tea, pour and soak in a dark, warm place for 3 days. Strain and rub eczema 2 times a day.
3. Rhizome ointment is prepared in butter or pork fat. Take 50 g of raw materials, grind into powder and simmer in a deep container in 200 g of fat at a temperature of 60 degrees for 2 hours. Strain, cool and rub the affected area 2 times a day.

It is possible to use the plant externally for a long time, but to reinforce the effect, it is recommended to drink 1 cup of Ivan-tea a day for 10 days.

With depression

To cope with depression, apathy and other psychological problems, you should adhere to the recommendations of your doctor, eat foods rich in magnesium and calcium, and also drink Ivan tea as an adjuvant. You can use it once a day, preferably in the morning. You can also prepare a healing infusion of such herbs:

• St. John's wort
• Melissa;
• fireweed leaves.

All components are mixed in equal parts, take 1 tbsp. collection spoon and boil in 2 glasses of water for 20 minutes. Drink 50 ml 3 times a day.

Types of medicinal compounds with Ivan tea

You can prepare not only tea from the narrow-leaved fireweed, but also other types of medicine, because for medicinal purposes it is allowed to use different parts of the plant. In the rhizome, for example, contains a large number of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, as well as dietary fiber. You can use it to make decoctions. Inflorescences are perfect for making tinctures, which are simply indispensable for headaches and high blood pressure. Below are the most popular recipes.

Infusion

The easiest way to make an infusion, it is made from three types of raw materials:

• dry leaves;
• inflorescences;
• fermented tea.

In all three cases, such proportions are used - for 300 ml of water 1 tbsp. the spoon. It is best to cook the remedy in a thermos, holding up to 5 hours. This method of infusion helps water to extract all the potential benefits of plant materials. You can insist in a jar, but it must be covered with a lid and wrapped in a blanket or terry towel.

Tincture

To prepare a tincture of this herb, you can take any part of the plant. The main thing is to observe the basic principles and proportions:

• take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of raw materials per 200 ml of alcohol or 500 ml of vodka;
• stand in a glass container in a dark place;
• observe the cooking time - 2 weeks;
• then filter and store in the refrigerator.

It is most effective to prepare alcohol tincture from the rhizome of a plant, but the leaves will do. It is better to take ordinary fireweed, not fermented.

Decoction

The most effective decoction of narrow-leaved fireweed is prepared in a steam bath. To create a medicine, you need to take ½ mugs of collection, you can use a mixture of leaves and inflorescences, pour 1 liter of boiling water and boil for 15 minutes. After this, insist for 2 hours. Then strain it, pour into a convenient container for use and drink 50-100 ml 2-3 times a day, depending on the diagnosis and the purpose of use.

Butter

An extract from the fireweed is prepared on the basis of sunflower, olive or linseed oil. It is necessary to heat the product (500 ml) to 70–80 degrees, pour a mixture of leaves, inflorescences and chopped roots (1/2 cup) into a dry container and pour hot oil. Close the lid and keep in a warm place for at least 48 hours. It is important to keep the oil away from direct sunlight, as this will degrade its properties. It is necessary to express the hood, discard the cake, and use the finished product externally - for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, wounds and rashes. You can take ½ teaspoon for constipation, for the treatment of gastritis, colitis and gastric ulcer.

How to drink ivan tea

There is no single set of rules regarding the use of Ivan tea. It is advisable to drink it in a warm form, since in this version it is absorbed faster. It is also recommended to take it before meals in order to stimulate the digestive enzyme production processes. Do not use a herbal drink too often so as not to provoke the appearance of side effects in the form of diarrhea or other disorders associated with the functioning of the digestive tract.

Can I drink every day

Daily tea consumption is allowed only if a course of treatment is required. Just as a drink, the infusion of this plant is not advisable to drink every day. But if there are no contraindications, you can drink weak tea no more than 1 time a day just as a general strengthening and prophylactic agent.

Can I drink at night

Before going to bed, drinking ivan tea is not just allowed, but even recommended. The fact is that this drink relaxes, soothes, helps to get rid of stress and tension. It provides deep sleep and full recovery. After drinking tea, it is better not to do household chores, not to read and not watch TV. It is better to do meditation, take a bath or just go to bed so as not to block the production of melatonin.

Application in cosmetology

Ivan tea is widely used not only in alternative medicine, but also in cosmetology. Since ancient times, girls and women have used it to maintain the beauty and health of skin, nails, and hair. There are several popular recipes.

1. To care for problem skin, you can prepare a tonic from dry inflorescences of narrow-leaved fireweed. Pour a glass of boiling water 1 tbsp. spoonful of raw materials, insist 2 hours, strain and use to wipe 2 times a day. Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
2. For the preparation of a rejuvenating mask, a plant rhizome powder in an amount of 30 g is used. Pour it in 1 tbsp. a spoonful of boiled hot milk, stir and let stand for 15 minutes, and then apply to cleansed skin. After half an hour to wash. Repeat the procedure every 3-4 days.
3. To strengthen the hair and stimulate their growth, you can use a rinse of fermented leaves of Ivan tea. For 2 liters of water, take 4 tbsp. tablespoons of raw materials, insist and strain. Use after applying shampoo.

It is important to make sure that Ivan-tea does not cause an allergic reaction. To do this, before the first use of products based on this plant, you need to test them on the skin of the wrist.

Contraindications

There are no specific contraindications to the use of Ivan tea. But there are common ones:

• intolerance to plant components, allergies;
• exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases;
• hypersensitivity reaction.

It is worth taking this plant with caution in the presence of chronic neurological diseases, after consulting with your doctor first.

Narrow leaf fireweed is a powerful natural stimulant, a sedative and anti-inflammatory agent, a substitute for potent psychotropic and anticonvulsants. If you use the plant in compliance with all the rules, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from dangerous diseases, as well as quickly restore health.

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