Wake-Up Call Herbal Tea

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Wake-Up Call Herbal Tea

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2 parts peppermint leaves

2 parts rose hips

1 part ginkgo leaves

1 part fresh gingerroot -- grated

1 part lemon balm or lemon verbena

1/4 part rosemary leaves

1/4 part sage leaves

1/4 part fresh organic oranges or tangerines* -- sliced

1/8 part anise pods or fennel seeds

 

Make an infusion of the above ingredients.

 

To Use: Enjoy 2-4 cups per day, hot or iced.

 

*Leave seeds and peel intact only if using organic fruit.

 

Source:

" Healing Tonics 101 Herbal Concoctions " Copyright:

" © 2000 by Jeanine Faith Pollak ISBN 1-58017-240-7 "

 

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NOTES : This is a nice, noncaffeinated morning tea to refresh and stimulate

your mind and senses. Many of the olden European herbals refer to rosemary

and sage as herbs to " comfort thy braine, " increase memory, and enhance

wisdom.