Tea from rhododendron: its beneficial properties and harm, how to brew and consume a drink from leaves and other parts of the plant, as well as how to make tincture?

Tea from rhododendron has been known for a long time - a fragrant invigorating drink that restores strength and strengthens health. Due to its rich composition, this tool has a powerful healing effect. In order for tea to bring maximum benefits, it is very important to prepare it correctly. Next, we will tell you from which varieties tea is prepared and what beneficial properties it has. And also, who needs to use the infusion with caution.

What parts of the plant do they use?

For tea, use the aerial part of the plant: leaves, flowers and stems.

On a note. The most useful is the rhododendron of the second and third years of life. It is during this period that the plant contains a maximum of useful substances.

What varieties are suitable?

A pronounced therapeutic effect has four types of rhododendron:

golden rhododendron;
Caucasian Rhododendron;
Adams Rhododendron;
rhododendron daursky.

Beneficial features

Rhododendron has a wide range of effects on the body:

It has a tonic and restorative effect.
Normalizes blood pressure.
Relieves pain.
Strengthens the heart and blood vessels.
Improves blood circulation.
Suppresses the activity of pathogenic microorganisms.
Normalizes metabolism.
Helps to eliminate toxins from the body.
Improves brain activity.
Prevents oxygen starvation of cells.
Reduces irritability.

Medications with rhododendron help with the following problems:

diseases of the cardiovascular system;
tachycardia;
increased venous pressure;
vegetative-vascular dystonia;
cold;
flu;
epilepsy;
migraine;
insomnia;
neurosis, irritability;
diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
edema;
rheumatism;
radiculitis;
arthritis;
gout;
neuralgia;
sores;
boils;
dermatitis;
stomatitis;
angina;
various infections, including those caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus;
intoxication;
metabolic disease;
diseases of the urinary system;
disorders of memory and attention.

Possible harm

During the use of rhododendron products, it is very important to observe the exact dosage.

Important! The plant contains a toxic substance - andromedotoxin glycoside, and therefore can bring not only benefits, but also harm.

Exceeding the dosage threatens with such unpleasant phenomena as:

insomnia;
hyperactivity;
tachycardia;
hallucinations;
diarrhea;
urinary retention;
impaired kidney function.

More information about the harmful and beneficial properties of Adams rhododendron and other species of this plant can be found here.

The drink has a number of contraindications:

individual intolerance, allergy;
children and adolescents;
pregnancy;
lactation period;
increased irritability;
kidney disease
tissue necrosis.

People suffering from chronic or severe illnesses should drink such tea with caution. The drink can cause side effects:

dry mouth
dehydration;
an allergy.

Long-term use of tea leads to addiction to the body and a decrease in therapeutic effect.

Note! Before you start using rhododendron products, you should consult your doctor.

Step-by-step instructions for making a tea drink

To preserve the beneficial properties of the plant, it is important to properly prepare the drink, and then we will tell you how to prepare the raw materials from the leaves and other parts of the rhododendron, how to make and then drink tea.

Stock raw materials

Rhododendron leaflets or dry shredded leaves and stems. Flowers are also suitable. Raw materials are used fresh or prepared in the following way:

Plants of two to three years are chosen.
Leaves, stems and flowers are collected during the flowering period.
Parts of the plant are laid out on a clean cloth in a dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. You can dry the raw materials under a canopy, in a warm room, outdoors, in the attic. The leaves are scattered with a thin layer and periodically mixed.
Dried to full readiness: with slight compression, the flowers and leaves break easily.
Place in a glass dish, tightly close the lid. Store in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding + 5 ° C. Shelf life of raw materials is two years.

Prepare ingredients and inventory

Ingredients:

leaves: fresh - 2 pieces or dried - 4 pieces;
hot water - 1 cup;
milk - 1 cup.

Required Inventory:

a metal container with a lid or a kettle or a thermos;
sieve or gauze.

Brew

Pour boiling water over the kettle.
Put the leaves on the bottom of the container.
Pour a glass of hot water, the temperature of which should be + 80 + 90 ° С.
Insist for at least 10 minutes.
Strain.
Add warm milk.
Bring to a boil over low heat.
Add salt, pepper and cream to your taste.

Tea can be brewed in a thermos and infused for 30 minutes.

Important! You must adhere to the recipe exactly.

In the case of crushed leaves, it is enough to take half a teaspoon of raw materials in a glass of water. Before use, you can add honey, sugar or lemon.

How to make tincture?

Ingredients:

leaves and flowers of rhododendron - 20 grams;
40% vodka - one glass.

How to cook:

Pour raw materials with vodka.
Insist 14 days in a dark place.
To filter.
Store in a dark glass bottle.

What other herbs can be added to the mixture?

To make tea, rhododendron is combined with herbs such as:

oregano;
sage;
thyme;
St. John's wort
mint;
echinacea;
clover;
repeshka;
lungwort;
hawthorn flowers.

It is also useful to add forest raspberries.

An excellent combination is a mixture of ivan tea and rhododendron. This drink has a delicate aroma with notes of mountain meadows and the smells of the Siberian forest. Tea increases tone, promotes rejuvenation processes, improves metabolism, eliminates nervousness and fatigue.

Recommendation. If a person is healthy, a few leaves of rhododendron can be added to black, green or red tea to strengthen the body and prevent disease. The mixture can be supplemented with thyme.

How to drink prepared drinks?

Tea should be drunk hot and fresh twice a day. It is permissible to use no more than one glass per day. The treatment course is from 14 to 30 days, then you need a break for two weeks. You should not drink such tea before bedtime - the drink tones ...

Tincture of rhododendron is recommended to take 10-15 drops, dissolving in 1/2 cup of water three times a day. The maximum dosage is 15-20 drops. The course is two to three weeks.

During the period of taking funds based on azalea, you must drink at least two liters of water per day.

Tea with rhododendron is not at all difficult to prepare. In the absence of contraindications in a person and observing the exact dosage such a drink will only benefit: