Boneset Tea (25 tea bags, ZIN: 510795)

Description

General Herb Information - Boneset - Thoroughwort, Purple Boneset ( Eupatorium perfoliatum ). Joe-Pye Weed ( E. purpureum ). - Propagation: By seed sown as soon as ripe in early autumn; by root division in spring. - Nature of Plant: The 4-foot-high perennial boneset with white, fluffy flower heads is a striking contrast with colorful flowers in borders; useful for flower arrangements. Fragrant, purple boneset is effective in flower arrangements and in borders. The leaf arrangement of both plants is interesting. - Spacing of Mature Plants: 12 inches. - Cultural Requirements: Both like light, moist, rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot for luxuriant growth and beautiful terminal clusters of flowers, but either will grow well in almost any soil or location; protect with a straw mulch. - Uses (Both varieties have same uses.) - Leaf and Flowering Top: (Health) Gentle laxative, emetic and purgative in large doses, used in - Helps support liver insufficiencies; Potential body stimulant; Can benefit those suffering from a cold or coughs, colds - Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste. - Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. - The TerraVita Premium Collection uses only the finest, purest and most potent plant extracts from around the world. -