Narrow-leaved Willow

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Narrow-leaved willow is a useful herb found in forests, pastures or burnt lawns. It has the ability to grow in places where there have been fires. From English, its name translates as "fire grass". In Bulgaria it is found in the high parts of the Vitosha and Rila mountains. Apart from the Bulgarian latitudes, you can find it in all of Europe, North America and Africa. Narrow-leaved willow has beautiful, long dark pink flowers, which hide its miraculous power.

The height of its stem varies from 50 to 150 cm, and that of the leaves - from 4 to 15 cm. Their shape is narrow and pointed, which we could not say about the beautiful colors. They are much wider, and as for their shape, you are unlikely to find two identical colors. Everyone has their own distinctive appearance.

Narrow-leaved willow is collected once a year and its picking is usually done in June. It blooms until September. From about 3-4 kg of fresh flowers 1 kg of dried is obtained. The fermentation process is also important. The collected color is distributed evenly on a newspaper or other surface and left for 6 to 12 hours.

When this time has passed, the plant is crushed until it darkens and is moistened by its own juices. The crushed color is stored in cellophane or a container for 24 hours. Once you feel a pleasant fruity aroma, you can move on to drying. It can be dried in an oven or left in the shade. It should be stored in a cool, dry place, and could last up to 2 years if stored in a breathable container, box or other packaging. Her stay helps to enrich its taste and aromatic properties.

Its healing properties are widely known in medicine. The herb has a positive effect on various allergies, pain, stomach discomfort, insomnia, headaches, respiratory problems, for detoxification of the body, for difficult breastfeeding, for easier weight loss, for prostate problems in men. It has a calming effect on the nervous system and a natural anti-stress agent, completely safe for health.

The medicinal herb is also known as Ivan tea, it is its name in Russia. The name is given by the Russian locality Koporie, located near St. Petersburg. There once lived a young man named Ivan, who loved to walk in nature, in meadows and forests. He did it very often and when people saw him, they said to themselves that Ivan was going to look for tea again. So, they named it a beautiful, medicinal plant.

They chose this particular herb because its color was like that of the boy's shirt. This is the story of the willow, associated with its roots in Russia. It was there, however, before the cool plant was exchanged for gold, so highly valued were its properties. It is considered to be the healthiest tea in the world because it has the function of protecting against disease and infection if the environment is heavily polluted. It became popular among people as early as the 13th century, when men drank it for strength and endurance, and women for sedation, especially when they entered old age. The plant was used to treat wounds, burns, rashes and other skin problems.

Due to its content of manganese, copper and iron, narrow-leaved willow strengthens the body's immunity and defenses. Stomach problems are relieved due to the content of vitamin C and glue. Some of the other useful elements in its composition are: nickel, molybdenum, calcium, potassium, sodium, etc. If tea is consumed regularly as a mouthwash, it could protect teeth from caries, gums from bleeding and other dental problems.

The herb can be consumed in the form of tea, as a spice for salads and soups, once dried, as an essential oil, beneficial for hair and skin. Its roots are sweet and can be eaten directly in raw, unprocessed form.

Narrow-leaved willow has a number of beneficial properties for the body and the body: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, those that strengthen the immune system and slow down the aging process. It promotes the proper functioning of the urethra, which is why it has a positive effect on prostate problems. As for this condition, it is good to take 2 times a day.

Prepare a decoction by pouring 1 tsp. narrow-leaved willow with 250 ml of hot water. Leave for 30 minutes and consume 2 tsp daily. - in the morning, for strength, energy and tone, and in the evening - for relaxation, removal of stress and tension, for quality and complete sleep. You can brew tea up to 3 times and it will not lose its healing properties. Apart from solving a urinary tract problem, it is also a great way to prevent and prevent it.

Positive properties of this type of willow have been proven over time, but this does not preclude the combination with other useful plants and herbs. You can combine it with green tea, ginger or plants such as butterbur, viper, etc.

If you love tea, it is better to drink it than regular. Its recommendation by experts is based on the beneficial properties it has for the whole body. While regular tea is high in caffeine, Ivan tea does not contain any addictive elements that can excite the body in case of overdose. In addition, it is an easy way to reduce or even stop the intake of sugar or other sweetener completely.

Depending on the problem you have or the condition you want to prevent, in addition to taking narrow-leaved willow, you need to comply with your lifestyle. Make your menu healthier and your activity more intense. This way you will be healthy, energetic, in excellent shape and a balanced body. As mentioned, you can do it yourself. If you do not have this opportunity, medicinal tea is available in pharmacies and specialty herbal stores.

Here are some recipes for dishes with narrow-leaved willow:

Option 1: Spice from narrow-leaved willow

The plant can also be taken in the form of a delicious spice added to your favorite dishes.

You need equal amounts of willow, sorrel and lemon balm leaves. You need to cut them into small pieces and salt them well. Gently rub the resulting mixture between your hands and place in a suitable container. You can also store the spice in the refrigerator. They are mostly added to various soups.

Option 2: Salad with narrow-leaved willow

You need 100 grams of stems and leaves of the plant, 1-2 tbsp. horseradish, 1 onion.

The willow is poured with 1 liter of boiling water, left for 5-10 minutes, then filtered. Onions and horseradish are added to it. Add salt to taste, as well as mayonnaise or cream of your choice.

Option 3: Another salad with narrow-leaved willow

You need again young stems of the plant, sour and spices to taste.

The stems are cut into small pieces. To them are added a few leaves of sour, salt to taste and some spicy finish - mustard, tomato sauce or something else.

Option 4: Soup of narrow-leaved willow

You need: 100 g of nettle leaves, 100 g of sorrel leaves, 100 g of stems and leaves of willow, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 potatoes, oil, salt and other spices to taste.

First you need to cut very finely the leaves and stems of willow, sorrel and nettle. When you do, mix them in a suitable container and fill them with 1 liter of hot water. After 5-10 minutes strain. In another pot, stew the plants with a little oil, about 30-40 ml. You need to prepare onions and carrots, which are grated not very finely, you can also cut them. As for the potatoes, they are peeled and cut into small cubes. All products are poured into a container with 1.5 liters of water, until the potatoes boil and soften, because they take the most time. Add the spices a few minutes before the dish is ready. You can add a little mustard or grated horseradish.

Starting your day with narrow-leaved willow, will provide your body with the necessary tone and energy to keep you going all day. An easy way to protect your body from a number of diseases, great prevention and a valuable companion in the fight against toxins inside and outside the body. Once you try it, you will surely understand why narrow-leaved willow tea brings the glory of the healthiest tea in the world!