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| ROOT TONIC TEA (decoction) 2 parts dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) 2 parts burdock root (Arctium lappa) 1 part sarsaparilla root (Smilax officinalis) |
| Blend ingredients. To brew 1 quart of tea, combine 2 Tbsp. tea with 4 cups water in covered pan. Optional: for a sweeter tea, add a pinch of dried stevia; for flavor, add 1 tsp. dried orange peel. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before straining. Use between 1 and 2 tsp. tea blend per cup of water to brew larger or smaller quantities. Drink as desired. |
| GENTLE DETOX TEA (infusion) 2 parts red clover blossom (Trifolium pratense) 2 parts dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale) 2 parts stinging nettle leaf (Urtica dioica) 2 parts cleavers or bedstraw (Galium aparine) 1 part chaparral leaf (Larrea tridentata) |
| Blend ingredients. To brew 1 quart of tea, pour 4 cups boiling water over 2 Tbs. tea. Optional: for a sweeter taste (the chaparral gives this tea a bitter, astringent flavor), add a pinch of stevia or 1 tsp. fresh-grated ginger. Cover and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before straining. Use between 1 and 2 tsp. tea blend per cup of water to brew larger or smaller quantities. Drink as desired. For notes on chaparral's safety, see page 66. If desired, substitute sage for chaparral leaf. |
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