Nutritionist Irina Lizun told Izvestia on Thursday, July 21, about the beneficial properties of Ivan tea.
As the doctor noted, when harvested, the plant is fermented correctly, which is why it acquires a taste similar to prunes.
“Ivan tea has both a tonic effect, which can be a little softer than regular tea, and a calming effect (depending on preparation); contains B vitamins; can positively affect the nervous system; has quite a lot of antioxidants. This drink restores immunity, helps to recover faster after an illness. Ivan-tea also has anti-inflammatory properties and is extremely useful for the cardiovascular system, ”said Lizun.
Contraindications for the drink are the same as for ordinary strong tea: it is not recommended for small children, pregnant women, people with allergies and insomnia.
The properties of Ivan tea depend on the method of preparation and fermentation. Tea can be made both more or less intense. It can be combined with any herbs, it goes especially well with classic ones such as chamomile, oregano, mint.
“From the negative, we can only say that if the fermentation was not completed to the end, tea gives a strong laxative effect, so it is important to prepare Ivan tea correctly,” the doctor concluded.
Earlier that day, it was reported that Ivan-tea extract would be added to the composition of the Southern Elephant functional drink developed in Stavropol. Fireweed, as this plant is also called, will be provided by biologists from the North Caucasus Federal University.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was told about the beneficial properties of willow tea on July 20 at the Strong Ideas for the New Time forum, which was organized by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. Alexander Khlynov, head of the Union of Ivan Tea Producers, asked Putin to support the production of the product.
The Ministry of Agriculture supported the initiative to include Ivan tea in the list of agricultural products.
The launch of a functional drink called “Southern Elephant” was announced in NCFU in January. It will include apples, cumin and herbs of the North Caucasus. The university plans to start mass production of the drink in the near future.
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