Tea with lavender - the benefits and harm 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 broad-leaved and narrow-leaved lavender. A narrow-leaved leaf is also sometimes called medicinal. This type can be found in the middle part of Russia, as it is less thermophilic.

How to grow lavender

Grow lavender on their own will not be 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. Ensure that the place where lavender grows is well lit by the sun. The soil should be ground, sand and humus. The distance between individual saplings should be about 40 cm. It is necessary to lower the saplings into the soil to a depth of no more than 30 cm.Lavender propagates, mainly by cuttings. But sometimes seeds.

It is best to sow the seeds of lavender in early spring. If you want to plant seedlings, the ideal time for this would be the middle of summer. Cuttings need to have time to cut in the fall before the onset of frost. You can do it in early spring. To plant survived the winter, be sure to cover the cuttings. In the spring they should be cut to update the bushes. Lavender is a perennial plant. With proper care will grow about 15-20 years. The best yield is 5-6 years of plant life.

Harvesting

Drying is recommended along with the stems.Drying time - 14-30 days. Lavender should be combined into bunches and hung flowers down. The room must be clean and dry. Humidity in it should be low. The room should be well ventilated. Dried lavender is stored in canvas bags in the form of bouquets. Individual flowers can be folded in a paper bag or glass container. Flowers can be dried in the sun. Though they will become paler, they will not lose this benefit.

How to purchase?

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

Adding to tea

Can I put dried flowers of this plant in ordinary 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 a few flowers just to the cup or to the teapot when you make the tea.

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

The benefits of lavender tea

1. This plant contains tannins and essential oils, which have a sedative 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 people use it when dealing with depression and stress.
3. A bath or tea with this plant relieves symptoms, like headache and nausea.
4. The person becomes calmer, sleeps better. To combat insomnia, a decoction of plant flowers is well suited. Herbal tea will help the intestines work better, removes bile, activates the production of stomach juice.
5. With regular use of the infusion, the stools return to normal and nausea disappears.
6. If you constantly drink tea with lavender, you can get rid of many health problems. The work of the heart is normalized, menstrual pain disappears, the immune system is strengthened, and toothache is dulled. In addition, this drink is able to prevent the development of cancer, and reduce inflammation.

This is not the whole list of the benefits of tea. Drink better to drink in the form of heat before bedtime, especially if you suffer from insomnia, and you need to calm your nerves. Drink tea should be slow. To properly prepare the tea from lavender, you need a glass of boiling water to take 2 teaspoons of dry plants. Insist at least 10 minutes. If you suffer from a cold, you can add some 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 during the day.

Lavender + Ivan-tea

A field dotted with lavender blooms is an unforgettable sight. Also unforgettable is the taste of tea, which combines lavender and willow-tea. This drink not only has excellent taste, but also is able to invigorate, and at the same time gives peace of mind and satisfaction. 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. Components act gently without harm. It seems that nature created these plants precisely in order to calm the nerves.

Prepare a drink from these plants is easy. Combine in equal parts lavender and willow-tea. Brew two tablespoons of the collection in a glass of water. Let the drink infuse a little, after which it should 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 to health.

• Irritation of the stomach lining may develop.
• Allergic reactions in the form of headaches and nausea.
• With low pressure, tea should be drunk with caution.
• You can not drink this tea while pregnant, it can cause miscarriage or bleeding.
• Drink is contraindicated during chemotherapy.

But, if there are no contraindications, you can drink it regularly. It normalizes the work of the intestines and perfectly soothes the nerves.

How else is used?

What other methods exist for using this plant?

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

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