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Rhododendron adamsii (Sagan Dalya) dried leaves with flowers!
Fresh Wild Harvest 2026 from Sayan Mountains!
Weight - 1LB - 454g
Date of harvest: JUNE2026
Expiration date: JUNE2028
In Mongolia, Buryatia and Altai, a decoction of sagan-dail is traditionally drunk by shamans. In Tibet, it is used as a medicine for nervous disorders. Finally, he is known throughout Siberia as a powerful power engineer. But is this really the case? Let's figure out what sagan-dayl tea is and how to use it for good.
What isSagan Dalya?Sagan Dalyais a low–growing evergreen shrub of the rhododendron species. Its official scientific name is Adamsii Rhododendron. It grows from the Sayan Mountains to Sakhalin, from Lake Baikal to the Himalayas, easily survives cold winters and harsh mountain climate.
The collection of sagan-dayl begins in June and ends at the end of summer, but the leaves and flowers collected in July and August are considered the most useful. The workpieces are dried outdoors, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture. By the way, the amount of raw materials collected is limited by law: Adamsii Rhododendron is listed in the Red Books of the Khabarovsk and Trans-Baikal Territories, Buryatia and Sakhalin.
Useful properties of sagan-dayl tea
Sagan Dalyacontains a lot of tannins (flavonoids), as well as quercetin, rutin, dihydroquercetin, myricetin. Quercetin has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. Rutin (aka vitamin P) is needed to strengthen the walls of capillaries, participates in slowing down the aging processes of cells. Dihydroquercetin is effective for relieving allergy symptoms.
The shoots and leaves of sagan dale contain linolenic, oleic, ursolic, and oleanolic fatty acids. They are involved in the metabolic process and protect cells from the effects of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.Inositol, contained in a fairly large amount in the leaves, helps control the production of dopamine and serotonin, relieves anxiety and reduces the symptoms of depression.
But the most famous property ofSagan Dalyais a fast toning effect, comparable in strength to caffeine. In Buryatia and Mongolia, a decoction of the leaves of the plant has long been used to combat fatigue during long-distance hikes.
Contraindications to the use ofSagan DalyaSagan-dalyais not recommended to drink during pregnancy, breast-feeding and at high blood pressure. Children under 18 years of age and people with increased excitability should not drink such tea because of its pronounced tonic properties.
Experts also advise not to drink the decoction in the evening (unless, of course, there is no goal to spend the night without sleep).
How to drink sagan-dayl correctly?
It is recommended to use sagan-dayl two or three times a week, in the morning. For daily use, the course should be no more than three weeks. In any case, it is better to consult a doctor before buying.
The drink fromSagan Dalya, like regular tea, can be brewed in two ways.
Classic. One to four dried leaves per 350 ml of hot water (80-90 degrees). We insist for 6-7 minutes. The finished broth can be sweetened with honey or sugar. The taste of the broth is intense, with notes of strawberries, pine needles, thyme and barberry. You can drink it in its pure form or mix it with ordinary black or green tea.
Straits, like Chinese tea varieties. 5-6 grams of dry leaves per 200 ml of hot water. The brewing time is minimal, you can pour into cups in just a few seconds. Sagan-dailya can withstand up to seven spills, gradually changing the taste, which makes it similar to high-quality leaf tea.
