What are allergies?

Allergies are an unusual and inappropriate response to external factors such as pollen, animal hair, detergents, food, and the like. The body defends itself against allergens by producing mucus and trying to flush allergens out of the body. Symptoms are often sneezing, coughing, breathing problems, and irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs or localized to another organ.

Our ancestors often knew that in this case, in addition to fasting or lighter foods, to use herbal tinctures and remedies to strengthen the body and make a detox of the body from allergens. Marshmallow and common mallow were commonly used in the preparation of wine tinctures. A tincture is a way of processing herbs such as roots, where the properties of herbs are extracted with the help of alcohol and are to be taken as syrup, in a little water.

Common mallow: Rich in vitamin C, calcium, and iron – raises and strengthens immunity.

Marshmallow: Supports the respiratory system and relieves cough.

AZENA Malvasan is a tea blend prepared in red wine. Marshmallow, common mallow and elf dock are a herbal combination to boost the immune system and an adjunct in treatments against the skin, respiratory allergies, and cleansing the body. Malvasan is made in an old-fashioned way. Add a bag of Malvasan mixture and natural honey to 1 liter of red wine. Bottle with the herbal mixture, wine, and honey is left in a dark place and at room temperature for 4 days. After 4 days, drain the herbs, leaving only the wine tincture, and take 3 times a day. This folkway of preparing this remedy, although a little unusual, is a gentle and powerful supplement that even children can drink. The tannin from red wine helps marshmallow roots and comfrey to release their properties.

We are proud of the long tradition in the production of herbal remedies, which was passed on to us by our grandpa Antun. Grandpa Antun also suffered from allergies, and this recipe is one of his first herbal remedy with which he started phytotherapy 40 years ago.

” Malvasan tea blend was brought to me by my grandmother from Mr. Azenić. As a child, I suffered from an allergy to ragweed, had headaches, eye irritation, and difficulty breathing, and could not sleep. My parents no longer knew what to do with me, so my grandmother jumped in to help and after a long time, I finally breathed and fell asleep! J  And now, as an adult, I drink Malvasan tea mixture to cleanse the body and prepare for spring. ”

Sanja G. (32)