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Calendula Tea and Eyewash
A tea made from calendula is especially for the liver and
gallbladder, where its detoxifying effects help prevent skin
problems. You can also use this tea to settle digestive disorders. Use freshly made tea for best results.
Put the herbs in a small teapot. Add the water, cover, infuse for 7 to 8 minutes. Pour a cup of this soothing blossom tea and savor the steaming fragrance as you sip it slowly. To use this tea as a soothing eyewash for swollen, irritated eyes, carefully strain 1/4 cup through fine muslin and cool. Put it in a small, sterile eyecup.
If it smarts when you try it, dilute it further with distilled
water. Be sure to sterilize the eyecup with boiling water after each use. In the heat of summer, refrigerate the tea briefly and use it to calm allergy, reddened, itchy eyes.
Rabbit Tobacco, also called Life everlasting. Was made into an infusion and drunk in cases of fever. It was also used as a tobacco substitute.
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