The benefits and harms of Ivan tea for women, pregnant and lactating mothers

In folk medicine, Ivan-tea is widely used, the second name Fireweed... It is used to enhance immunity and to fight various diseases. The herb has a beneficial effect on the female body, because it has a large amount of vitamins and minerals.

Content:

• Description of the plant
• Composition and beneficial properties for women
• Application
• Ivan tea during pregnancy and lactation
• Harm and contraindications for women
• Procurement and storage

Description of the plant

Fireweed is a perennial plant. It is formed into one stem and can reach a height of 2 meters. Root system has a well-developed structure and can reach up to a meter in length. Buds are formed along the entire length of the root system, which give new stems of the plant. The leaves have an oblong oval shape with pointed tips, arranged alternately on the trunk.

Ivan-tea blooms with bright pink large flowers.

The inflorescence forms a conical shape and is located at the top of the stem. Fireweed seeds are collected in an elongated box up to 7 cm. The seeds contain fluff, which allows them to move through the air and grow on another piece of land. Growth can begin several years later, after entering a favorable environment.

The flowering of the plant can be observed in the summer, from mid-June to mid-August. At the same time, seed formation occurs. Fireweed grows in lighted areas, prefers places after felling or fires, can be found at the edge of the forest, along the railroad, in raspberries, in peat bogs.

Composition and beneficial properties for women

In folk medicine, both the above-ground part of Ivan-tea and the underground one are used. The composition of the fireweed:

• tannins, a large amount is found in the leaves. It has antiseptic and hemostatic properties.
• trace elements. The plant contains a large amount of iron, copper and manganese. Such constituents help to restore hemoglobin. Copper has regenerative properties. In the female body, due to the lack of this substance, dulling and hair loss occurs, the skin becomes faded and dry. Copper stimulates the genitals
• phenol or tannin is found in the root system of the plant. Tannin enhances immunity, stimulates the body to get rid of toxins and prevents the elimination of nutrients. You can use tea every day, this is due to phenol
• vitamin C. It is proved that the collection of ascorbic acid is 6 times higher than citrus. It is considered an anti-inflammatory agent, affects the structure of hair, skin, teeth and nails

Useful properties of fireweed for women:

• normalizes metabolism
• normalizes weight and helps with weight loss
• used as a prophylactic agent for cholelithiasis
• stimulates the digestive system
• the use of grass has a beneficial effect on hair, teeth, nails
• boosts the immune system
• used to fight thrush
• used as a sedative
• antioxidants that are part of Ivan tea, prolong the youth of the cells
• minimizes the formation of pathologies in the female reproductive organs
• it is used as a diuretic, which allows you to relieve swelling
• normalizes blood pressure and hemoglobin
• improves blood structure
• helps to get rid of painful periods
• contains a large amount of useful minerals and vitamins
• promote the healing of a variety of ulcers
• used as a pain reliever, helps to partially relieve pain
• normalizes thyroid function
• minimizes the formation of cancer
• enhances lactation
• helps the body to eliminate toxic substances

Application

Consider how Ivan-tea is used in various cases:

In gynecology. In the treatment of female diseases, the leaves and roots of the plant are used. Their composition allows you to relieve inflammation. For female bleeding, fireweed is also used.

Recipe:

1. Dry collection of Ivan-tea 3 tsp. 200 ml of boiling water is poured.
2. Infused for 25 minutes.
3. Filtered and applied before meals for 1 tablespoon. 3 times a day.

In cosmetology. Used as a component for masks, you can freeze in an ice cube and wipe your face. In this way, you can get rid of acne and relieve inflammation.

When using masks based on fireweed, it is recommended to adhere to some tips:

• face, before applying the product, must be completely cleansed
• the mask should be made just before the procedure
• apply the mask with massage movements without stretching the skin
• maximum application time 15 minutes
• after applying the product, the muscles must be relaxed as much as possible
• the mask should be matched to your skin type

Recipe:

• Dry plant 2 tbsp poured with vodka 200 ml., infused for a week.
• 1/2 tsp. infusion, add a little salt and apply on face for 15 minutes.

This mask will help get rid of acne.

Ivan tea during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy, drinking caffeinated beverages is not recommended. It is best to give preference to natural preparations such as Ivan-tea. It will saturate the body with vitamins and minerals.

Of course, it is necessary to consult with a specialist and determine the individual tolerance of the product.

With permission to use the collection, it will become indispensable in the fight against heartburn and toxicosis. With anemia, in a young mother, the level of hemoglobin will increase. The use of tea during lactation increases the total amount of breast milk, and also improves its quality.

Tea from fireweed will be useful for mommy if:

• permission to use the decoction was obtained from a specialist
• fee to buy in a pharmacy or a specialized place with a certificate
• make an infusion of 2 tsp. collection, fill them with 2 st. boiling water, insist for 5 minutes, filter and take on an empty stomach twice a day, 1 tbsp. after a course of 2 weeks you need to take a break

With a negative allergic reaction of the body to the plant and following all the recommendations, there will be no problems and complications during pregnancy and lactation.

Harm and contraindications for women

The composition of fireweed includes many elements that can stimulate the work of various body systems. For some, tea will help get rid of the problem, but for others, on the contrary, it will only aggravate the situation. For example, the broth stimulates the intestines, which is suitable for people with constipation problems, with diarrhea, such tea will only worsen the person's condition.

You should not use Ivan tea when:

1. low blood pressure
2. diarrhea
3. diseases of the cardiovascular system
4. thrombophlebitis, fireweed promotes blood thinning, which, if ill, can lead to a heart attack or stroke
5. varicose veins
6. kidney related diseases

Contraindications for using the decoction:

• do not use with sedatives or herbs. Drinking Ivan tea together with valerian or lavender can lead to the opposite effect: fatigue and weakness
• the broth is used as an anti-inflammatory and antipyretic agent, therefore drugs are not used with it
• with diarrhea because it is used as a laxative
• with an allergic reaction or individual intolerance

Procurement and storage

Blank Fireweed can be divided into several stages:

1. Collection. The plant is harvested during flowering. In most cases, leaves are collected only from the middle of the stem, but whole plants can be plucked. Flowers and leaves are fermented and stored separately from each other. After harvesting, the greens must be washed with water from various contaminants.
2. Withering. The leaves become sluggish, but the juice should remain inside. Raw materials are scattered on paper with a layer of no more than 5 cm and mixed periodically. The drying time depends on the storage location of the plant, from 2 to 26 hours.
3. Twisting. There are two ways to prepare a collection at this stage. The first is manual twisting, when the plant rubs between the palms and sausage is made from the leaves, in the second method the raw material is passed through a meat grinder. The main goal is to get the raw material darkened from the juice, which is suitable for the next stage.
4. Fermentation. The raw material is placed in an enamel container, closed on top with a lid or a damp cloth and left for fermentation. In the process, the smell of the raw material changes to floral or fruity, it is important not to miss this process.
5. Drying. Raw materials are cut and placed on a baking sheet no more than 1.5 cm thick. Dried in an oven at a temperature not exceeding 80 ° C for 1 hour. The lower the temperature, the more useful the collection will be. For drying, you can use an electric dryer or wood stove. Raw materials should not be dried in direct sunlight.
6. Storage. A completely dry product is placed in an airtight glass or ceramic jar and insisted for at least a month. After that, you can shoot the tasting and take it as directed.

Ivan tea has been used for centuries and centuries. Its properties have been tested many times. Do not be afraid to use tea, you just need to follow the recommendations and monitor your health.

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