Winter Tea

1 1/2 cups dried Organic Rosehips (seedless / cut and sifted) 3/4 cup dried Organic Echinacea flower and leaf (cut and sifted)

Mix together and store tightly up to two years in a dark glass jar. Keep away from light and heat.

Directions: Pour 1 cup of just slightly boiled water over 1 tsp. of herb mix. Steep 15-30 minutes. Strain. (Pot: 1-2 tbsp. per quart of water)

Dose: Adults drink up to 3-4 cups daily throughout the fall and winter months. Children: child’s age dived by 12 plus their age. For example a four year old’s dose would be: 4 divided by (12 + 4);   = 4 divided by 16 = 4/16 = 1/4 of adult dose or 1/4 cup up to 3-4 times a day.

If you are using this tea for medicinal purposes do not use any kind of sweetener. Stevia is one exception. This naturally sweet herb may be used for those who need a sweeter taste.

Webmaster's note: for more information on Stevia please see last Spring's article: "Sweet Stevia".

"This simple tea has vitamin C with bioflavonoids, and anti-microbial actions against both viral and bacterial infections. Unlike Echinacea root which should only be taken over short periods of time, the flowers and leaves are very gentle and can be used all winter long."

Colleen Hulett, Herbalist

Winter '00 - '01 Herbal Teas
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