MAKING TEA FROM FRESH OR DRIED LEAVES
Snip off leaves and add them to a non-metal container. Two tablespoons of fresh herbs for every cup of water plus two tablespoons for the pot. Pour boiling water over the herbs and cover the container to entrap the beneficial properties of the herbs. Sweeten the tea by adding honey or some stevia leaves.
Please use these herbs only in consultation with your doctor.They are not suitable for young children, pregnant women or nursing mothers.
Ailment
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Medicinal Herbs
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Colds and flu
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Angelica, Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Sage White
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Cough
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Angelica, Marshmallow, Purslane, Sage Whit
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Fever
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Angelica, Catnip, Feverfew, Lemongrass,
Motherwort, Self Heal
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Headaches
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Feverfew
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Indigestion
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Anise Hyssop, Catnip, Epazote, Lemon Balm,
Lovage, Yarrow
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Infections
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Echinacea, St John's Wort
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Insomnia
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Catnip, German Chamomile, Hyssop, Valerian
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Itchy Skin
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Soapwort, St John's Wort
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Menopause
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Clary Sage, Evening Primrose
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Nervous Disorders
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Epazote, Lemon Balm, St John's Wort
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PMS
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Evening Primrose, Motherwort, St John's Wort. Yarrow
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Sore throat
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Bergamot, Marshmallow, Self Heal
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Sunburns
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Marshmallow
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Stress
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Clary Sage, Catnip, German Chamomile,
Evening Primrose, Motherwort, Valerian
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Wounds
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Self Heal, Yarrow
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Urinary troubles
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Lovage
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