Tea with lavender - benefits and harms to the body

Lavender is from Spain and France. Scientists distinguish 25 species of this plant. But only a few of them are used. Basically, it is broadleaf and narrow-leaved lavender. Narrow-leaved is also sometimes called medicinal. It is this species that can be found in the middle part of Russia, since it is less heat-loving.

How to grow lavender

Growing lavender on your own is not difficult. It will grow in any soil, it will not disappear during drought, but it is very thermophilic. Best of all, this plant will develop in loose soil. Make sure that the place where lavender grows is well lit by the sun. In the soil there should be earth, sand and humus. The distance between the individual seedlings should be about 40 cm. Lower the seedlings into the soil to a depth of no more than 30 cm. Lavender propagates mainly by cuttings. But sometimes with seeds.

It is best to sow lavender seeds in early spring. If you want to plant seedlings, then the ideal time for this is mid-summer. Cuttings need to be cut in the fall before the onset of frost. You can do this in early spring. In order for the plant to survive the winter period, be sure to cover the cuttings. In the spring they should be cut so that the bushes are updated. Lavender is a perennial plant. With proper care, it will grow about 15-20 years. The best harvest falls on the 5-6 year plant life.

Harvesting

Drying is recommended along with the stems. The drying time is 14-30 days. Lavender needs to be combined in bouquets and hung from the bottom of the flowers. The room should be clean and dry. Humidity in it should be low. The room should be well ventilated. Dried lavender is stored in linen bags in the form of bouquets. Individual flowers can be folded into a paper bag or glass containers. Flowers can be dried in the sun. Although they become paler, they will not lose that of their benefit.

How to get?

Dried lavender in the form of flowers and bouquets is sold at any time of the year. You can buy it at the pharmacy. There are also shops and sites that sell medicinal plants. A living plant can be bought from April to July.

Adding to Tea

Can I put dried flowers of this plant in regular tea? Yes. They can be added to any tea. Mix lavender flowers in a separate jar with regular tea purchased at the store to be able to brew a drink at any time. You can add several flowers just in a cup or in a teapot when you make tea.

It is believed that lavender is best suited for black tea. When brewing, all the beneficial properties that lavender carries are preserved. The taste and aroma of such a drink will be very original.

Benefits of Lavender Tea

1. This plant contains tannins and essential oils, which have a calming effect on the nervous system. In addition, lavender can accelerate wound healing.
2. The ancient Egyptians knew about the benefits of the plant and appreciated it.Nowadays, many use it in the fight against depression and stress.
3. A bath or tea with this plant eliminates the same symptoms as headache and nausea.
4. A person becomes calmer, sleeps better. To combat insomnia, a decoction of the flowers of the plant is well suited. Herbal tea will contribute to better bowel function, removes bile, activates the production of juice by the stomach.
5. With regular intake of infusion, stool returns to normal and nausea passes.
6. If you constantly drink tea with lavender, you can get rid of many health problems. At the same time, the work of the heart normalizes, menstrual pains go away, the immune system strengthens, and toothache becomes dull. In addition, this drink is able to prevent the development of cancer, and relieve inflammation.

This is not the whole list of the beneficial effects of tea. It is better to drink the drink in a warm form before bedtime, especially if insomnia suffers, and you need to calm your nerves. Tea should be drunk slowly. To properly prepare tea from lavender, you need to take 2 teaspoons of a dry plant in a glass of boiling water. Insist at least 10 minutes. If you suffer from a cold, you can add a little honey to this drink. But, if you want to get rid of problems with the digestive system, then you should not add sweeteners. A glass of drink is divided into three parts and drunk throughout the day.

Lavender + Ivan Tea

A field dotted with blooming lavender is an unforgettable sight. Also unforgettable is the taste of tea, which combines lavender and Ivan tea. This drink not only has an excellent taste, but is also able to invigorate, and at the same time gives peace and satisfaction. By combining these two plants, as a result you get a fairly strong sedative effect.

This tea does not have any aggressive effect on the body. The components act gently without harm. It seems that nature created these plants in order to calm the nerves.

It’s easy to make a drink from these plants. Combine in equal parts lavender and Ivan tea. Brew two spoons of the collection in a glass of water. Let the drink infuse a little, after which it must be drunk in small sips.

Contraindications

Despite all the beneficial properties, be careful with this tea. Although lavender is a medicinal plant, its abuse can be harmful.

• Irritation of the gastric mucosa may develop.
• Allergic reactions in the form of headaches and nausea.
• At low pressure, tea should be drunk with caution.
• Pregnant women should not drink this tea; it can cause miscarriage or bleeding.
• Drink is also contraindicated during chemotherapy.

But, if there are no contraindications, you can drink the drink regularly. It normalizes intestinal function and perfectly calms nerves.

How else to use?

What other methods of using this plant exist?

1. Lavender flowers are used not only by traditional healers, but also by cosmetologists. Alcohol tinctures are prepared from them, which help to relieve inflammation of the mucous membranes.
2. It also treats snake bites.
3. If you have varicose veins, baths from a decoction of flowers will help. The broth is prepared in different ways. There are simple and complex recipes. You can simply pour the flowers with boiling water and insist, or you can boil a little.
4. In aromatherapy, lavender is a popular stress reliever. Some store bags of grass in the closet to get rid of the moth.
5. And superstitious people are sure that lavender can scare away evil spirits from them, and they carry it with them.

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