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Asparagus
Most people are acquainted with this elegant vegetable and its green
stalks and tender sweet tips. However, it is the underground roots and
rhizomes that are dried and used medicinally. Research supports the use of
asparagus root primarily for conditions of the urinary tract and kidneys,
largely on the basis of animal studies that indicate it functions as a
mild diuretic. This means it draws fluid out of the body by increasing
urination. Because of this action, asparagus root may be beneficial in
several conditions associated with the kidneys and urinary tract.
Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].
Additional Information
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