Sagan Daila - the herb, which is otherwise called Adams rhododendron, belongs to the genus Rhododendrons. It grows in Russia in the Far East, and is especially common on the coasts of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, Sakhalin, and in river sources. The plant is often called incorrectly: sahandal grass, salam dalam grass, sandal dali grass and white halagai grass. Correctly, after all, the grass is sagan dali, white wing or sagaan dali.

Description of the plant

Main properties of white wing grass:

  • grows in the form of a small shrub, the maximum height does not exceed 15 cm;
  • the plant is classified as evergreen;
  • in aged grass, the color of the stem changes to gray. Brown may appear closer to the root. By peeling off the husk layer, you can get to the rich green stem;
  • the broken stem of the white wing turns brown at the fracture;
  • the leaves of the plant are slightly oblong, the upper part becomes dull towards the edge;
  • leaf length can reach 2 cm, width - up to 1 cm;
  • petioles covering the leaves to the main stem, small in size;
  • white wing grass has a strong odor, which changes depending on the place of growth;
  • rhododendron Adams flowers are small, reach 1.5 cm, rich or pale pink;
  • the inflorescences themselves are odorless;
  • the plant blooms throughout the summer.

Sagan Daila herb

The composition of nutrients in herbal ingredients:

  • the white wing contains a large amount of essential oils, natural resins and cyclic hydrocarbons;
  • in plant materials, especially bark and leaves, there are many substances that give the viscosity of the liquid, therefore, after drinking the infusion, it is advisable to drink another glass of pure water;
  • tannins, which add viscosity to infusions and teas from the white wing, are capable of destroying bacteria and viruses, which is useful in inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
  • the plant contains substances that reduce blood clotting, improve the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels, strengthen the heart and blood vessels;
  • the leaves contain linolenic acid, which is an irreplaceable substance for the body;
  • other acids in the leaves help maintain muscle tone, improve the functioning of arteries and veins, blood supply to the brain, help with wound healing and has a tonic effect;
  • plant materials from sagan dail contain many antioxidants.

How sagan-dali herb is used

The grass white wing has been used since ancient times in folk medicine of the Altai Territory. It has been used to rejuvenate and treat many ailments.

Possible uses of sagan dail herb:

  • The use of infusions has a strong tonic effect. It is advisable to drink only in the morning, otherwise sleep problems may arise. The effect is provided by both an infusion of flowers and leaves. Useful in stressful situations and under high stress.
  • Herbal ingredients strengthen the immune system, which helps in the fight against stress, environmental factors and the fight against pathogens.
  • It has an auxiliary effect on cellular metabolism. The content of substances with antioxidant properties increases the life of cells, which is used in the complex therapy of oncological diseases.
  • The acids and trace elements contained in the plant help in the work of the cardiovascular system, and in hypertension they reduce pressure.
  • Confirmed benefits for urolithiasis and diseases of the genitourinary system.
  • Tea of ​​their rhododendron Adams helps in removing toxins from the body in case of poisoning and alcohol intoxication.
  • Eliminates sleep problems, improves the transition from REM sleep to Slow sleep when used correctly. When drinking the infusion at night, the herb has the opposite effect - it can help to stay active longer.
  • The anti-inflammatory effect is used for the local treatment of foci of inflammation in the throat and mouth.
  • For a rejuvenating effect, a sagaan dali-based balm is used.

Method of making tea

To brew tea from Adams rhododendron, just pour boiling water over the herb. However, it can be mixed with regular black tea.

Making tea

To do this, you need to take the following steps:

  1. Heat a kettle with 300 ml of water, bring to a boil, after 10 minutes. remove from heat.
  2. Then pour plant materials into the teapot, pour hot water and leave for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the drink into cups.

Note! There is another cooking method that is used in Chinese teahouses. The bottom line is that the tea is brewed several times. At the same time, the taste and aroma change greatly.

To brew tea in the Chinese way for 3 persons, you will need a 200 ml capacity and 3 bowls.

  • 5-6 g of tea leaves are poured into a kettle with hot water.
  • After that, you need to immediately pour the drink into cups.

Contraindications

Rhododendron Adams contains part of alkaloids, which are poorly studied substances. Therefore, drinking tea made from the herb sagam daila too often can cause hallucinations. The high ester content can also lead to health problems.

Important! Exceeding the dose of tea causes a strong excitement of the nervous system, problems with urination will appear and kidney function will be disrupted. Therefore, it is undesirable to drink too much white wing tea per day. The sagaan dali herb is not recommended for use by pregnant women and patients with acute renal failure.

Pests of the Baikal herb sagaan dali

White wing grass diseases and pests are typical of all rhododendrons. These include:

  • late blight;
  • bacterial root cancer;
  • gray rot;
  • root rot;
  • mosaic disease;
  • rust.

The properties of the sagan herb have long been used in folk medicine by peoples living in the Far East. Balms and decoctions from the plant even today help with many diseases, are used in the complex treatment of oncology. Herbal tea can be drunk as a supplement for weight loss. The herb can be applied topically for inflammatory processes, due to its bactericidal properties, it reduces the spread of pathology. But in everything you need to know when to stop so as not to overdo it, provoking insomnia and the occurrence of hallucinations.