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These are some herbs for A Modern Medicinal Kitchen.
ASTRAGALUS - A root tea with amino acids to restore your
immunity, and maintain strong defenses. It also can be used to enhance
other teas.
CHAMOMILE - A floral tea to help you unwind at night. It eases
stomachaches, soothes your nerves, and lulls you into sleep. It also
fights E. coli.
CRANBERRY - A berry tea for vitamin C, B-complex, iron, and
calcium-the anti stress nutrients. It also cleanses the urinary tract,
bladder, and kidneys.
DANDELION - A root or leaf tea for toning your liver and removing
toxins. It's natural diuretic with potassium to maintain electrolyte
balance.
ECHINACEA - A root tea for colds, flu, infections, gland
swelling, and inflammation. It also can be used as a topical wash for
skin infections.
EYEBRIGHT - A tea for the computer age; the whole plant eases
eyestrain, lifts your spirit, clears your head, and gives you a very
calm focus. A great tea to take at the office for late night meetings.
PEPPERMINT - Known as a cure-all, it's a tea for instant energy.
The whole plant eases pain, headaches, and tension. A great tea to take
in a thermos for long-distance drives. It reduces stress without putting
your to sleep.
PLANTAIN - A leaf tea that detoxifies your blood and is a
decongestant for mucous membranes. It's an excellent tea to keep on hand
for emergencies-in case of poisoning or toxic conditions. To clean
wounds, plantain tea can be used for a wash or compress.
TONIC TEA - To strengthen your whole body for vital energy.
EASTERN TONICS - ginseng root, dong quai root
WESTERN TONICS - sage leaves, whole plant of rosemary
SOUTH AMERICAN TONICS - suma root, yerba mate leaves
In my own hands I hold a bowl of tea; I see all of nature represented in
its green colour. Closing my eyes I find green mountains and pure water
within my own heart. Silently sitting alone and drinking tea, I feel
these become a part of me.
Soshitsu Sen, Grand Master XIV,
Urasenke School of Tea
The average North American consumes 800 grams (1.76 pounds) of tea each
year, which translates into 1 cup per day.
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