In a scientific herb, Ivan the tea is called kaprei, and its use is widely practiced not only by folk healers, but also by official medicine. Let's talk about what are the useful properties of kipreya and what are its contraindications.
Useful properties of small-leaved spray
The healing properties and contra-indications of the kipreya were studied as far back as the 16th century, when the grass of the ivan-tea was actively used to combat insomnia and depression. Our ancestors appreciated the tonic properties of kipreya. The fact is that the composition of the herb contains a very high content of vitamins C, A, E and microelements. In the hungry years tea from the flowers of this plant could save from scurvy and other diseases caused by vitamin deficiency and lack of nutrients. The roots and stems of the plant are still actively used in food by some mountain peoples.
If we briefly enumerate all the useful properties of the kipreya, we will get something like this:
- Sedative effect due to high content of essential oils.
- Antibacterial effect due to tannins and natural antibiotics.
- Wound healing and regenerative functions.
- Stimulating and toning properties that enhance the protective functions of the body and resistance to diseases.
- Natural analogues of female and male hormones increase reproductive function and fruitfully influence the hormonal background.
- Light laxative effect and astringent properties allow you to apply ivan-tea for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
For medicinal purposes, all parts of the plant can be used, but the useful properties of the spray colors are particularly high. They are used for such diseases:
- anemia;
- gastritis, stomach ulcer and intestines;
- cholecystitis ;
- hepatitis;
- pancreatitis;
- prostatitis;
- impotence;
- hypertension;
- cardioneurosis;
- urolithiasis disease;
- cystitis;
- tuberculosis;
- flu;
- ARI and viral infections;
- dermatological diseases;
- gout;
- food poisoning and toxic damage to the body.
Depending on the purpose of the treatment, tea for internal use, aqueous and alcoholic infusion, a decoction for external use, compresses and syringings can be prepared.
Contraindications to the use of Cypriots
Since this drug contains many active substances, there are quite a few contraindications to the herb. First of all, they include individual intolerance and allergies . If you develop a skin rash, redness, swelling, or other manifestations of reaction to the herb, immediately flush the stomach and consult a doctor.
With caution should be treated with kipreem in the presence of stones in the gallbladder and kidneys, since the grass can stimulate their movement. This is good when the deposits are small, but large stones can block the bile ducts and cause serious health problems.
It is also not recommended to drink ivan-tea to those who suffer from low blood pressure, as the plant intensifies hypotension and reduces the number of cardiac systoles.
An overdose of spraying often leads to diarrhea and upset stomach.
In the treatment of colds and flu, a decoction of Cypriot flowers should be drunk immediately after the onset of the first symptoms. This will help prevent the development of the disease and complications. With bronchitis and other diseases of the lower respiratory tract, it is not recommended to drink spray because it suppresses cough, which prevents the phlegm from leaving. The plant has antipyretic properties, so do not use it simultaneously with paracetamol and other medicines with the same effect.
The course of treatment with herb grass should not exceed 2 weeks, as this can lead to the accumulation of excess active substances in the body. It is not recommended to drink Cypriot for children under 6 years and pregnant. External application of such restrictions does not have.