Herbal Teas
Persimmon Tea
the leaves when dried and crushed make a fine strong tea. Can be used all year round. Rich in vitamins C. Used as a healthful tonic.
Sassafras Tea
Boil fresh roots after washing, until water turn reddish brown. Can be sliced and dried for later use. Claimed by some to be a blood thinner a blood purifier, to help bronchitis, a stimulating spring tonic. Mostly used for pure enjoyment.
Birch Tea (Wintergreen)
Black yellow and white birch. Dried leaves can be used year round. A large handful of fresh leaves steeped in hot water was drunk 1 to 2 cups a day for rheumatism and headaches. Said to reduce pain of passing kidney stones, and a fever reducer. Cold it was used as a mouthwash.
