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Phytotherapy is traditionally used in the complex treatment of alcoholism as an aid to calm the nervous system and cleanse the body of ethanol decay products. Monastic tea against alcoholism is a multi-component herbal collection that can not only remove toxins, but also reduce the patient’s craving for alcohol.
Concept and composition
Monastic tea is commonly used as a general tonic, as well as adjuvant therapy in the treatment of many diseases. It is believed that the monks of the Solovetsky Monastery were the first to make it. The classic recipe for tea was written down in the charter of the organization, kept secret for a long time and became known only after the monastery was closed due to the 1917 revolution.
The composition included only those plants that the monks on the island could collect: wild rose, St. John’s wort, elecampane root, oregano. Regular black tea was added to the mixture. Later, many herbal preparations appeared, which also became known as “monastic”, but they have little in common with the classic recipe.
Tea intended for the treatment of alcohol addiction contains much more components and consists exclusively of herbs.
The composition of the monastery tea for alcoholism includes:
- thyme – relieves cravings for alcohol;
- yarrow – has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- St. John’s wort – normalizes the liver;
- sage – restores the gastrointestinal tract;
- calendula – cleanses blood vessels;
- oregano – calms the nervous system;
- immortelle – promotes cell regeneration;
- wormwood – cleanses the body of the decay products of ethanol.
It is difficult to prepare monastic tea on your own – the herbs are collected in ecologically clean areas, and then mixed in strictly defined proportions. Now various collections are made in a number of monasteries on the territory of Russia and neighboring states. The collection can be purchased at church shops and specialized stores.
Operating principle
Monastic tea from alcoholism has a complex effect on the body of a drinking person. The drink gradually forms an aversion to alcohol, contributes to the improvement of the nervous system. At the same time, it invigorates and strengthens the immune system. Herbal collection rarely causes allergic reactions, and the effect is manifested within three weeks after the start of administration.
One of the main components of monastery tea is a herb that is responsible for the appearance of aversion to alcoholic beverages. Such plants include thyme, lovage, hoof root. During the simultaneous administration of the medicinal collection and alcoholic beverages, nausea, vomiting, dizziness may occur. As a result, a person loses the desire to drink alcohol. The rest of the herbs are designed to cleanse the body of the decay products of ethanol and restore the normal operation of all systems.
How to brew and drink monastic tea from alcoholism
The therapeutic effect is manifested when drinking tea for at least three weeks. It is necessary to drink it three times a day after meals, a single dose is one glass.
How to brew a drink:
- Rinse the kettle with boiling water.
- Put 1 teaspoon of herbal tea.
- Pour a glass of hot water at 85°C.
- Wrap the dishes with a towel, let it brew for 15 minutes.
- Strain.
Narcologists do not deny the beneficial effect of monastic tea during complex treatment for alcoholism, but recommend taking it as an aid.
The use of herbal tea is not a substitute for a full-fledged therapy, which includes detoxification activities and psychotherapy. An indispensable condition for success is the sincere desire of the patient to get rid of addiction.
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For most patients, tea has a mild effect and does not exacerbate existing chronic diseases. However, thyme is contraindicated in pyelonephritis, renal failure and peptic ulcer.
Yarrow increases blood clotting, so it is undesirable with a tendency to form blood clots. Side effects include mild lethargy and lethargy, which subsides with time.
Tea tastes good and can be used by healthy people to strengthen the immune and nervous systems. In this case, the daily dose should be reduced to one glass.
Attention! Self-medication can be hazardous to health. Before use, consult your doctor.