Koporye tea is also called plakun, creak, Ivan-tea or fireweed. This herb is known in Russia since ancient times, when it was used to quench thirst and to treat various health problems. What is the benefit of a drink from this plant? Is it acceptable to make such tea at home?

The chemical composition and calorie content of Koporye tea

Calorie fireweed is 150 kcal per 100 grams.

Tea contains:

  • proteins - 4.6 g;
  • carbohydrates - 31.68 g
  • fats - 1.8 g

The composition of Kopor tea includes the following elements:

  • copper,
  • boron,
  • titanium,
  • nickel,
  • iron.

The fragrant grass is also rich:

  • flavonoids;
  • tannins;
  • carotenoids;
  • triterpenoids

Koporye tea: useful and healing properties

Fireweed is extremely popular follow the followers of healthy lifestyle, because it has many useful properties. The composition of the components of willow tea is more gentle than that of black or caffeinated drinks.

The benefits of Kopor tea are as follows:

  • The absence of harmful components (caffeine, oxalic acid, etc.).
  • A positive effect on the circulatory system (a strong infusion of the plant normalizes acid-base indicators, evens out the level of hemoglobin).
  • Normalizes digestive processes and accelerates metabolism.
  • It has an antiseptic effect, is effective in eliminating infections and inflammations.
  • It improves the functionality of the prostate, thereby prolonging the activity of the male body (improves potency).It is for this reason that fireweed is often called male grass.
  • It has mild diuretic properties, normalizes the water-electrolyte balance, simultaneously stabilizing the pressure readings.
  • It is considered an excellent option for sedation. Koporye tea has a positive effect on the psycho-emotional sphere, eases migraines, reduces irritability and normalizes sleep.
  • Due to the lack of acids, tea has a choleretic effect.
  • It has antiviral and antihistamine effects.
  • Wound healing effect accelerates the "tightening" of skin lesions.
  • Eliminates toxins and toxins from the body.
  • Helps normalize the functionality of the endocrine system.
  • Prevents skin aging, making it more elastic.

By the way. Koporye tea is recognized as an effective antitumor agent. Numerous experiments have shown that narrow-leaved fireweed contains high-molecular substances that interfere with the formation and further development of neoplasms.

Diseases in which Ivan tea is used

Fireweed is widely used as a therapy and prevention of such diseases:

  • anemia;
  • gastritis, ulcers;
  • BPH;
  • infertility (both male and female);
  • hypertension
  • urolithiasis disease;
  • respiratory diseases: pharyngitis, bronchitis, etc.
  • dermatological pathologies (herpes, inflammatory skin diseases);
  • epilepsy;
  • problems of the endocrine system of women (PMS, problems with the cycle, menopause).
  • vitamin deficiency of group C and B;
  • pathologies of the nervous system: neurosis, depression;
  • overwork or the effect of persistent fatigue;
  • dental problems: during teething in infants and with gum disease in the future.

How to brew Koporye tea

The correct preparation of tea will ensure the preservation of the beneficial properties of fireweed.

  1. 2 tsp dry grass is poured 0.5 l of boiling water is insisted for 10 - 15 minutes, then mixed and consumed as a drink.
  2. The leaves of the fireweed are placed in an enameled container with a layer of 3-5 cm. Then pour clean cool water (the liquid should cover the leaves by 10 cm). The infusion is placed on low heat and heated. The last step is to infuse the finished drink for 10 minutes.

Tip. Drinking Kopor tea is acceptable both chilled and warm. But in no case can you boil a drink - the healing properties and aroma in this case are immediately lost.

Due to the presence of essential oils in the composition, tea can remain fresh for several days. Nevertheless, it is best to cook fresh broth regularly.

Pregnancy and lactation benefits

Experts do not prohibit expectant or new mothers to use Koporye tea as a drink, because it has so many useful ingredients.

In addition, Ivan tea is perfect for women who care about improving lactation. This drink improves not only the quantity, but also the quality of breast milk. So, thanks to its sedative effect, it can help in calming and relaxing the baby. It is also a great way to get rid of postpartum depression.

Nevertheless, before using a fireweed, a young mother should consult the advisability of such therapy with a pediatrician.

If permission has been obtained, some recommendations should be considered while taking the drink:

  • Closely monitor the baby's reaction. At the first symptoms of an allergy, stop taking tea.
  • Due to the sedative effect of the plant, it is unacceptable to use any soothing medications in parallel.
  • Long-term use of Kopor tea can cause diarrhea due to the laxative effect of the product.
  • Do not brew too strong a drink.

What is useful Ivan tea for weight loss

Ivan-tea is also useful to those who are actively seeking to lose those extra pounds.

So, the drink has the following "weight loss" effects:

  • fights the need for food, relieves hunger pangs;
  • helps to accelerate the digestive process;
  • It has a mild laxative and diuretic effect.

Preparing a diet drink is simple: fermented plant leaves are poured into the container and poured with boiling water. After 10 - 15 minutes, the drink is ready to drink.

How to collect, dry and ferment Koporsk tea

Fireweed should be collected during flowering. In this case, it is important to choose the moment when the flower’s brush has not completely blossomed. Typically, flowering begins in late June and lasts until early fall.

Important! In August, seeds containing fluff ripen on the branches of the fireweed. He should not be in the collection! It is not recommended to collect the plant after rain. You should also not procure fireweed growing near busy roads.

Fermentation of willow tea

A couple of the main ways of fermenting Kopor tea are distinguished. The first of them is considered simpler, and the second gives the leaves a rich taste and aroma, since the fermentation of the plant takes place in its own juice.

  1. The flowers and leaves of fireweed are a little dried in a dark, cool room, then rubbed in the palms of their hands and put in a jar. The container is covered with a damp cloth and left for 36 hours in a cool, darkened room. The finished mixture is loosened and dried at a temperature of 90 - 110 degrees. For drying, it is permissible to use both an electric and gas oven.
  2. The second way is fermentation under oppression. The total number of leaves and flowers of the plant is divided into 2 parts. Juice is squeezed out of one, which will turn out a little at the output. The second half is poured into the container and the produced liquid is poured there. The mixture is crushed by oppression. After 3 days, fermentation is considered complete. It remains to dry the mixture at 90 degrees.

The readiness of dry tea is determined "by eye". The mixture should be dark brown or black. Store the finished tea in a dry place under a tightly closed lid. Under conditions of proper aging, the product can be stored for up to 3 years.

Contraindications and possible harm from use

Fireweed has relatively few contraindications.

The main ones include:

  • increased acidity of gastric juice;
  • intolerance to one of the components of the drink.

Attention. You should not use ivan tea in parallel with taking medications.

Ivan Koporskiy tea is famous for its medicinal properties. It is not at all necessary to purchase a finished product in a store without a strong confidence in its composition and quality. It is enough to wait until the summer harvest of the plant, and then enjoy the taste and benefits of a natural fermented herbal drink.

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