| |
| |
|
Recipes Information |
|
|
|
Teas from Wild Plants and Their Benefits
All these teas (unless specified) are brewed with one teaspoon of driedleaves or two teaspoons of fresh leaves to one cup of water. You should always steep the teas. This means pouring hot water over the tea substitutes andleaving for five to fifteen minutes. You should always dry the tea leaves and roots outof the sun, in dark airy places. Then you should store the dried teas in airtightcontainers. Persimmon Tea: a fine strong tea can be made from the persimmon leaves when dried and crushed. The leaves can be used all year round and are rich in vitamin C. Use Persimmon tea as a healthy tonic. Sassafras Tea: Boil the fresh Sassafras roots after washing, until the waterturns reddish brown. They can then be sliced and dried for use later on. Some claim this tea to be a blood thinner, a blood purifier, to helpbronchitis, and is a stimulating spring tonic. Mostly this tea is used forpure enjoyment. Birch Tea (Wintergreen): Tea can be made from th The Black, yellow and white birch leaves. Driedleaves can be used year round for making tea. A large handful of fresh leavessteeped in hot water can be drunk( 1 to 2 cups a day) - for rheumatismand 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 thesebrambles make a good tea. This tea can be used to help control diarrhea, as ablood 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 ofurine. This tea can be a little bitter. Use it all year round. Alfalfa Tea: The dried and powdered leaves and flower headsbrew into a very nutritious tea, but can be a little bland. You can mix them with normal teas to stretch them out and addfurther 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 severalcups of boiling water over a handful of fresh leaves in theevening. 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 toexperts, it is much more healthy than purchased coffee orteas. 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 freshwhen in season. Instead of boiling, you can place a handful in cool waterovernight, then strain and reheat in the morning. Use the tea all yearround. 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 orflowers. 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 andtwo seedy spikes. It was used by the colonials and Indians as well. One teaspoon of seeds per cup of boiling water steeped for a halfhour is useful for dropsy and jaundice. To make this tea, use fresh leaveschopped fine. Place one heaping teaspoon per cup of boiling wateranc steep for a half hour. If you have dried powdered leaves, use one levelteaspoon 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 expelworms. A cooled tea made from rainwater can be used as an eyewash. Steve Happ is a flash and web developer. His hobbies include the tea ceremony, cars, and psychology. To see more about this topic, go to his tea site.
MORE RESOURCES:
Recipes - Google News |
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
Weight Loss Recipe: Spicy Chicken Cacciatore Just because you are watching your weight, doesn't mean the whole family can't enjoy your health enhancing meals! The kids will love "Spicy Chicken Cacciatore" and you will love it because it is so low in calories and fat!Long term weight loss isn't about hunger, misery and crash dieting. It's a whole new way of learning to prepare nutritious food that your body needs and enjoys. Weight Loss Recipe: Veal Mango Just because you are watching your weight does not mean you can't prepare fantastic meals for company. "Veal Mango" is one of range of hunger fighting, low fat recipes that will assist you manage your weight. Chicken Mushroom Marsala - Easy and Elegant for the Amateur Gourmet If you are having company and want to make something easy but really flavorful, try this chicken Marsala recipe. This is my favorite way to eat chicken for a few different reasons. Teas from Wild Plants and Their Benefits All these teas (unless specified) are brewed with one teaspoon of driedleaves or two teaspoons of fresh leaves to one cup of water. You should always steep the teas. Digging Up Earthnuts (Conopodium Majus) The custom of grubbing for Earthnuts, or Pignuts is as ancient as mankind itself. Although these tasty tubers are beloved of pigs (hence the name) they are a most unusual and rewarding woodland snack and there was a time when they were a popular nibble for country children on their way to and from school. Weight Loss Recipe: Chicken Tikka Long term weight loss isn't about hunger, misery and crash dieting. It's a whole new way of learning to prepare nutritious food that your body needs and enjoys. Farm To Market Days Summer may begin in June but, for many parts of the country, gardens don't reach their peak until August. Modern grocery stores manage to keep us satisfied with produce year round, but there is nothing like the flavor of farm fresh tomatoes, peaches, or sweet corn. Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions and Garlic Broccoli is a major EnergyRich ?, food and strength builder. It is also crammed high with fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll and many other micro-nutrients and phyto-chemicals. Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins These muffins are not only tasty, but they're also a good source of fiber. In recent years, health experts have come to realize that fiber is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Zucchini Carrot Salad Summer is nearing and it is time to start thinking about serving succulent garden grown or farm fresh salads. This zesty Zucchini Carrot Salad recipe is certain not to disappoint you or your guests as it is an attractive meal to dish out after a hot summer's day! No cooking is involved; consider serving it with bread, if so desired. What Wise Guys Eat When I lived in the North End of Boston, in the nineteen eighties and nineties, I hung around a neighborhood bar from time to time, called The Corner Café. It was located on Prince Street near the corner of Salem Street. My Grandmothers Heritage Recipe The whole thing started when my sister-in-law called to say that she needed a special dessert for her Mother's 75th birthday party. "Don't you have a family recipe that would be meaningful as well as delicious. Holiday Recipe: Filled Cookies From the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a Wisconsin Farm)When I was a kid growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin 40 years ago, cookies with a date filling were my dad's favorite kind. Here is the recipe. The Untold Secrets To Making Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Have you ever wondered if there was a healthful alternative to the sugar and preservative filled vanilla ice cream you buy in the supermarkets?If you have or if you would truly like to try homemade vanilla ice cream then this is for you. I have a recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream, that will knock your socks off when you taste it. Tantalizing Turkey You too can make a spectacular turkey dinner!TT has what you need to help you at every step. You even get carving directions with graphics, guidance about the best way to thaw, stuff and roast your turkey, recipes and more. No Bake Cookies Are Easy to Make and Fun to Eat Got an urge for a homemade cookie snack but don't feel like mixing up a bunch of ingredients and baking? No problem. Whip up a batch of no bake cookies to satisfy your hunger craving. Toasted Spiced Walnuts You can trust me that I make sure to take care to have as EnergyRich? a vacation as possible (why come back from vacation feeling bloated, a few pounds heavier, experiencing heartburn etc, right?) and wanted to share one of my favorite recipes to help make that happen!First you need to be ready to .. How to Make a Seductive Chili Dedicated Chili cooks always seem to be looking for an amazing recipe for a blow-you-out-of-the-water chili. Wouldn't it be exciting to UNLEASH your chili and rock your family and friends' worlds, save money and have a great time preparing it?Searching the Internet, I found so many of you looking for new chili recipes. Spanish Food - How To Prepare Boquerones Whilst on your travels in Spain and pausing to take a breath from site-seeing, you have surely experimented with "tapas" at a welcoming bar.If this is the case, it is more than likely that you have come across the small, tasty filleted fish, preserved in olive oil, sliced garlic and chopped parsley, and highly popular throughout Spain. Straight Talk from a Comfort Foodie - The Gravy Train In all fairness to my mother and the great homemaker that she is, our family did enjoy the fruits of her "from scratch" dishes. She made great tuna fish sandwiches, and her pancake batter never had any lumps.
|
| home | site map |
| © 2006 |
