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Some claim this tea to be a blood thinner, a blood
purifier, to help bronchitis, and is a stimulating spring tonic. Mostly this
tea is used for pure enjoyment.
Birch Tea (Wintergreen):
Tea can be made from th The Black, yellow and white birch
leaves. Dried leaves can be used year round for making tea. A large handful
of fresh leaves steeped in hot water can be drunk( 1 to 2 cups a day) - for
rheumatism and headaches. Birch tea is said to reduce the pain of passing
kidney stones, and is a fever reducer. If used cold, this tea can be used as
a mouthwash.
Blackberry or Raspberry Tea:
The dried mature leaves of these brambles make a good
tea. This tea can be used to help control diarrhea, as a blood purifier and
a tonic. Use this tea all year round.
Blueberry Tea:
The dried mature leaves are steeped until cool. Drink 1
to 2 cups per day as a blood purifier and a tonic. Blueberry tea can be used
to help inflamed kidneys and to increase the flow of urine. This tea can be
a little bitter. Use it all year round.
Alfalfa Tea:
The dried and powdered leaves and flower heads brew into
a very nutritious tea, but can be a little bland. You can mix them with
normal teas to stretch them out and add further nutrition. This tea's
vitamin content is very high. Use it all year round.
Wild Strawberry Tea:
For this tea, use the dried leaves as per normal. Pour
several cups of boiling water over a handful of fresh leaves in the evening.
Cover the tea and let it steep overnight. IN the morning, strain the water
and reheat. This tea is reputed to help with a multitude of health problems,
such as stomach troubles, eczema and diarrhea. According to experts, it is
much more healthy than purchased coffee or teas. Use this tea all year
round.
Wild Rose-Hip Tea:
Gather a handful of these leaves, steep them for 10
minutes, then strain, and make a healthy tea. The leaves can be used dried
or fresh when in season. Instead of boiling, you can place a handful in cool
water overnight, then strain and reheat in the morning. Use the tea all year
round. This tea has a very high Vitamin C content and helps with Colds and
the flu.
It is also helpful for a sore throat.
Sweet Goldenrod Tea (Anise):
For this tea, you can use the dried or fresh leaves or
flowers. It makes a very flavorsome tea. This tea is very enjoyable! Use it
all year round.
Soldier's Herb Tea:
This common backyard weed has green leaves and two seedy
spikes. It was used by the colonials and Indians as well. One teaspoon of
seeds per cup of boiling water steeped for a half hour is useful for dropsy
and jaundice. To make this tea, use fresh leaves chopped fine. Place one
heaping teaspoon per cup of boiling water anc steep for a half hour. If you
have dried powdered leaves, use one level teaspoon and reduce the brewing
time to fifteen minutes. Drink this tea four to five times a day until
relief is obtained. This tea can be Used for gout, to help clean out nasal
passages and to slow menstruation. It is also used to expel worms. A cooled
tea made from rainwater can be used as an eyewash.
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