Friday, February 1, 2013

It's Free & Wonderful

           Dandelion Tea           

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Dandelion Tea and Watercress 
If you are lucky enough to live in a rural area, you may be able to find both for free.  The dandelion is an amazing plant.  

Who doesn't need strong bones?  Christopher Hobbs and Kathi Keville have included this recipe in their 1998 book, Women's Herbs, Women's Health.
In their description it states you can drink a cup of the broth or use it in soups, stews or rice, replacing water in the recipes.  (I do not know what eleuthero senticosus is, but it states it supports the adrenal glands. 

  • 2 cups horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
  • 2 cups nettle leaf (Urtica dioica)
  • 1 cup dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), watercress, parsley greens, or any combination
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh gingerroot
  • 1/8 cup eleuthero
  • 8 cups water
  1. In a stainless steel pot, simmer the herbs in the water for 45 minutes.
  2. Strain the broth and press as much liquid from the herbs as possible; discard the herbs.
  3. Drink 1 cup of broth morning and evening, before meals, or use the broth in cooking. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Source: Hobbs, Christopher and Kathi Keville. Women’s Herbs, Women’s Health. Loveland, Colorado: Botanica Press, 1998.

Disclaimer:  As with all things "natural", please make sure these natural foods/teas/herbs will not affect or have adverse effects with any medication or allergies that you may have prior to using them.  Please read articles regarding any adverse reactions or warnings.  
This is put here for your INFO only, please use it as information 
that you will need to research BEFORE trying!  It would not be amiss to consult with your doctor before trying natural products. 



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