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Heres 3 things for those that dont know.

For the women: Rasberry leaves make a great tea that can help relieve Monthly BLOATING. I made some for my wife and it helped with in 30 minutes)

Pepermint tea: Not the tea bags but fresh or dried leaves not only taste good but work for:

relaxing you at night to help get a better nights sleep.

helps with digestion.

And for those who get alot of headaches, drink pepermint OR spearmint tea daily. It really does help.

Red Clover:

(MY Favorite)

This tea puts your immune system on the roof :

I have woke up feeling like the dog used me for a chew thing and drank this stuff all day and never let the cold / flu get me. I hav'nt been sick Since i started this. When my wife brings something home from work we start slamming thins stuff and feel better with in 24 hours OR LESS.

SOME OTHER FACTS ABOUT RED CLOVER.

Blood purifier and detoxifier, with known anti-cancer properties. Free radical fighter. Benefits prostate health. Helps with loss of sexual desire, mood changes and depression. Protects against pesticides

(The British have extended peoples lives who have cancer by giving them high doeses of red clover)

One of the most useful anti-cancer herbs. The positive effects of drinking the tea of dried blossoms accrue over time, characterized by a thinning of the blood and complete cleansing of deadly toxins from the system. Research suggests it is an anticoagulant, helpful in treating thrombosis, and confirms the presence of compounds that inhibit some laboratory tumors. The whole plant is being included in experimental treatments for diverse cancers. Used to treat colds, bronchitis and sore throats. Useful for skin ailments. Acne , Skin Rashes. Add the flower blossoms to your salad for a colorful treat. Make your own sprouts.

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Hi Big Dog -

Thanks for the info. Are any of these prepared teas (i.e. in a bag or loose tea in a box), or are they all from fresh herbs purchased at a health food store?

I have raspberry plants growing in my yard (against my will! - they're impossible to kill!), so I could get fresh raspberry leaves. Do they need to be dried first?

The Red Clover sounds like a miracle drug for sure.

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Thanks, Big Dog!

Another great tea is Cat Nip Tea. It is great if you are trying to quit something ... nicotein, caffeine, etc. It is very soothing and takes away those "I need" jitters!

It tends not to be so realxing for me though if my two cats are around! I can't keep them out of my teacup!

Available in bags or loose.

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Great info Big Dog!

I had planned on adding warm tea to my daily menu as a very nice member suggested it :mad: and it will be nice to have even more positive reasons for doing so... THanks!

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Originally posted by donali

Hi Big Dog -

Thanks for the info. Are any of these prepared teas (i.e. in a bag or loose tea in a box), or are they all from fresh herbs purchased at a health food store?

I have raspberry plants growing in my yard (against my will! - they're impossible to kill!), so I could get fresh raspberry leaves. Do they need to be dried first?

The Red Clover sounds like a miracle drug for sure.

HI !

its best not to use the prepared stuff. You cant be 100% positive that all thats in it is what you want.

Herbal stores are a good place to get it. Alot of the BIG grorcery stores have a sec tion where you can buy herbs in bulk.

Dont let the price tag of red clover make ya nervous. around here its like 20 dollars a pound. 1 oz goes a long way for about 5 or 6 bucks.

AND

pick those leaves right from your plant. rinse 'em off and boil a hand full in a few cups of Water for 5-7 minutes. Use a strainer lined with a coffee filter to strain out the leaves.

Use a little honey (natural sweetner) or equal.

Red Clover has a "floral" taste to it that I find very soothing and relaxing.

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