Placuna, rubella, furred or angustifolia, are the names of the same plant, better known as ivan-tea. In folk medicine are actively used all parts of this herb, especially popular drink from its dried or blown leaves and flowers. Healing properties of ivan tea, comparable with the action of modern antibiotics and even glucocorticoid hormones, can get rid of many serious diseases and slow their progression.
Composition and medicinal properties of kipreya or willow-tea
The presented plant is very rich in antioxidants, especially ascorbic acid, in the content of vitamin C it exceeds any citrus.
Also in Cyprus are the following components:
- carotenoids;
- polysaccharides;
- chlorophyll;
- mucus;
- pectins;
- vitamins of group B;
- phytosterols;
- tannins;
- coumarins;
- organic acids;
- beta-sitosterol;
- kaempferol;
- triterpenoids;
- flavonoids;
- alkaloids;
- quercetin;
- copper;
- iron;
- manganese;
- potassium;
- boron;
- sodium;
- titanium;
- calcium;
- phosphorus;
- cobalt;
- magnesium;
- starch;
- vegetable proteins;
- pectin and others.
Thanks to the listed ingredients in the composition of the grass, ivan-tea, such healing properties are inherent:
- antibacterial;
- tonic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- immunostimulating;
- diuretic;
- laxative;
- antiviral;
- choleretic;
- wound healing;
- pain reliever;
- antiallergic;
- rejuvenating;
- antimycotic;
- antineoplastic;
- hypnotic;
- hypotensive;
- expectorant;
- antioxidant;
- sedative;
- enveloping;
- lactational;
- antiseptic.
Healing properties of ivan-tea and the rules of its application
The considered grass is universal, it is recommended to use for diseases of any organs and systems:
- endocrine;
- cardiovascular;
- digestive;
- bile and urinary;
- respiratory;
- nervous;
- musculoskeletal;
- hematopoietic.
It is very effective in the treatment of reproductive problems, including female and male infertility .
The rules for applying the presented plant are very simple. Inside should take infusion of willow-tea (1 tablespoon of phytochemicals per glass of water), for outdoor use is better suited to the broth from the grass (2 tablespoons of the product for 200 ml of water).
It is important to note that it is better to coordinate therapy with kipreem with a doctor and discuss with the expert the duration of the treatment course.