Characteristics: light and refreshing Hot Brewing Method: One teaspoon per person Allow to brew for 5 minutes. A little honey can be added but this is not really necessary as the infusion has a natural sweetness. Benefits: an agent for keeping optimum liver, kidney and gallbladder functions, enhances detoxification by stimulating urination, as well as replacing the potassium lost to the increased volume of urine, used to help Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes, can be used for treatment of such liver disorders as hepatitis and jaundice., purifying the blood and cleansing the system, mild laxative, relieving digestive disorders such as constipation and diarrhea and has properties that can help cleanse the skin. Hot Brewing Methods are just a rough guide and can be adjusted to personal taste. Warning if you are on prescribed medication, check with your doctor before using any herbal teas. Also be wary if you are pregnant! If you suffer any negative effects stop drinking tea immediately and consult your doctor. References: www.herbsociety.co.uk www.herbwisdom.com www.ageless.co.za www.bgci.org www.detoxing.org.uk www.wikipedia.org