Sagan-Dailya (Rhododendron Adamsii)

Legends and Traditions

The history of Sagan-Dail is shrouded in many poetic legends. According to one of them, the miraculous herbal tea owes its name to two lovers, Sagan and Daile. Their regular meeting place was the steep mountain slopes. Every day, a white eagle flew there from the snowy mountain peaks, turning into a noble youth. However, the serene happiness of the young couple incredibly irritated the evil shaman. Having decided to separate them, the old envious woman set traps for Sagan on the cliff, and gave Daile a sleeping potion.

Having fallen into a treacherous trap, the eagle-man was badly injured, but still managed to get out and fly away. The girl, waking up from a heavy sleep, saw only bloody feathers between the stones. Sobbing uncontrollably, she threw herself down from the cliff. And at that very moment, a giant bird descended from the heavenly heights, picked up its beloved and flew away. And in the places where the blood and tears fell, evergreen flowering bushes grew.

According to another legend, Sagaan Dali appeared on the mountain slopes in those places where mighty Buryat warriors stuck their spears after victorious battles. That is why he has the ability to heal even hopeless patients.

There are other myths in the Baikal mountain region, most of which have Mongolian roots. In Buddhist mythology, Sagan-Dailya is one of the seven plants surrounding the enlightened Bhaishajyaguru, the teacher of healing.

In addition to the traditional name, there are such names as white wing, Belogorsk herbal tea, fragrant rod, life-prolonging herb...

Growing areas

Rhododendron adamsii grows on the slopes of the Altai, Tien Shan and Sayan Mountains. Less often, the bush, "in which the mountain spirit lives", is found on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk and the northern tip of Sakhalin. This extremely rare plant is listed in the Red Book of the Amur Region due to its specific growing conditions. Therefore, its independent collection is considered illegal.

The Altai herb, collected in the vicinity of Lake Baikal, is of the greatest value. It is believed that "Buryat ginseng", which has absorbed all the beneficial properties of the sacred lake and the beneficial mountain air, has a comprehensive healing effect on the body.

Production technology

When making medicinal tea, young shoots, flowers and leaves are used. The best time for collection is considered to be the end of summer (during this period the plant contains the greatest amount of useful substances).

Brewing and preparation rules

Sagan Dail "White Wing" is a powerful energy drink and adaptogen. Therefore, it should be used in small doses. 1-2 branches or leaves, or a quarter teaspoon of Sagaan Dali powder are poured with 200-300 ml of hot water (80-90 ° C) and left to brew for 30 minutes.

It is recommended to drink the invigorating drink in the first half of the day, 2-3 times a week. With daily use - no more than 20 days.

Rhododendron Adamsii can be blended with other teas to create new and unexpected combinations.

Taste and aromatic properties

Sagan Daylya has a velvety fruity taste, shaded by honey sweetness, freshness of pine needles and tart bitterness of wormwood. Its aroma is multifaceted and ambiguous. Some detect a sourish oak smell, others – piquant citrus or strawberry notes.

The tannins contained in it cause thirst when they break down. That is why after drinking tea you often want to drink a glass of pure water.

Consumption effect

Herbal tea from Sagan-Dail is a natural tonic that stimulates metabolic processes, increases stress resistance and performance. The main components of the medicinal plant include essential oils, tannins, glycosides and saponins. The unique herbal composition gives the following medicinal properties:

· bactericidal;

· wound healing;

· anti-inflammatory;

· antioxidant;

· vasodilator;

· strengthening of capillaries;

· stabilization of hemostatic activity (blood clotting);

· stimulation of brain activity

Medicinal tea from Adams' rhododendron is not recommended for drinking in case of high blood pressure, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and in case of individual intolerance to the components of the plant.

Interesting facts

Sagan-Dailya has earned the fame of a magical herb. It was used in magical ritual ceremonies in the imperial courts of the great Qing Dynasty. Shamans of the peoples of Siberia and the Far East still use the aromatic drink to enter a trance and as a panacea for any ailment. Buryat ginseng is popular with experienced meditators, psychics and bioenergy therapists. With its help, they receive the necessary information and induce prophetic dreams.