Lapacho tea is a unique exotic drink, which was popular among the ancient Incas. He came from South America, and the raw material for its production is the inside of the ant tree bark.
They say its beneficial properties help in the fight against various diseases. And many people who have tried this tea claim that it is. And about what he is so good, now we will talk.
Composition
Lapacho tea made from bark does not contain caffeine, so it can be consumed by people to whom it is contraindicated. But then in its composition there are various useful substances, namely:
- Vitamins
- Calcium, strontium, potassium, iodine, magnesium, iron, copper.
- Quinones. These are organic substances having the properties of aromatic compounds. In the inner part of the ant tree bark there are a lot of them - 18, to be more precise. Few plants contain quinones in such quantity.
- Antioxidants.
- Tannins.
- Coumarins.
- Flavonoids.
In addition to the above, lapacho tea, the properties of which will be discussed later, contains lapachol. This is a substance with high biological activity.
It has immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant and antimalarial effects. Lapachol is even able to fight free radicals, saving DNA and the body from damage to the cells.
Benefit for health
Many people have experienced the miraculous properties of lapacho tea. The components that make up this drink really have a healing effect, and here's why they drink it:
- Prevention of arthritis, asthma, bladder infections and diabetes.
- The provision of antibiotic action.
- Improving bone marrow and blood.
- Improved circulation.
- Stimulation of the production of blood cells.
- Prevention of constipation and laxative effect.
- Slowing down the aging process.
- Strengthening the immune system.
- The fight against free radicals.
- Elimination of symptoms of fever, flu, colds, bone and yeast infections, dysentery.
- Prevention of lupus, Parkinson's disease, psoriasis.
- Removal of toxins and toxins.
- Elimination of pain.
It is said that lapacho tea even has an antitumor effect. This is due to the fact that it contains carnosil - a natural antioxidant.
Contraindications
It is also necessary to talk about them. There are contraindications for lapacho tea, as well as for any other substance with healing properties. Although they are few.
This tea thins the blood and slows down coagulation, therefore it should not be drunk by people suffering from hemophilia. This is a rare hereditary disease associated with impaired coagulation.
Also, the drink is forbidden to anyone who takes blood thinners - “Ibuprofen”, “Aspirin”, “Heparin”, “Cardiomagnyl”, “Curantil”, etc.
For the same reason, you can not take it two weeks before the operation, if one is planned.
Still, talking about contraindications to lapacho tea, it should be noted that the bark of an ant tree can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, you need to start drinking it in small portions. If the body behaves normally, then the amount can be increased.
Also, tea is contraindicated in case of neurosis and migraines. And if you use it in large quantities, you can provoke the appearance of problems associated with the kidneys and liver.
It is not recommended to be carried away by pregnant women with tea, since its properties can have a negative effect on the development of the fetus.
How to make a drink?
Above was talked about the beneficial properties and contraindications of lapacho tea. Now it’s worth talking about how to brew it properly.
It will take 1 liter of water and 2 teaspoons of bark. Mix everything in an enamel bowl and send to a small fire for 5-10 minutes. During this time, tea should be boiled, and then removed and allowed to infuse for 15 minutes, wrapped in a towel.
Then the drink must be filtered. You can drink both hot and cold - its beneficial properties are preserved in any form.
What can be combined with?
Many people like to experiment. In the process of cooking, they add other ingredients to the crust, which not only contribute to the disclosure of its taste and aroma, but also complement the range of useful properties. You can try combining tea with the following components:
- Fresh mint leaves. This aromatic ingredient has a lot of useful properties - painkiller, diuretic, preventive, digestive, relaxing, soothing, etc.
- Dried fruits. They contain much more minerals than fresh fruits, and also have a cleansing effect on the intestines.
- Cinnamon. Strengthens the immune system, increases tone, normalizes blood pressure, positively affects the central nervous system.
- Cloves. This spice contains polyunsaturated fatty acids necessary for the body, as well as a mass of vitamins, glycosides and tannins.
It is recommended to add freshly squeezed lemon or cherry juice to the prepared lapacho tea. These are not only the richest sources of vitamins, but also excellent flavor enhancers.
About cumulative effect
Everyone knows perfectly well: in order for the healing product to give a result, it is necessary to take it systematically. Lapacho tea is no exception.
If you use it regularly, at least 1-2 times a day, you will be able to provide stimulation of the production of red blood cells (red blood cells). This will affect the healing of all body tissues and the better absorption of oxygen.
By the way! Iron is needed to improve oxygen transport. In tea, lapacho, of course, is, but in insufficient quantity. His best source is mate. This is a tonic green tea made from dried shredded shoots and leaves of Paraguayan holly. It is with mate that it is best to brew a lapacho. That's just this green tea contains a large amount of caffeine, so you need to consider this.
And if you want to achieve a calming and relaxing effect, you can brew the lapacho bark in milk. Such a drink should be consumed about 40 minutes before the end of the call in a warm form. A person will fall asleep quickly, and he will sleep soundly and well, soundly. Regular intake of such a milk drink will help even overcome insomnia.