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Anemia Prevention Brew
Anemia Prevention Brew

by Susun S Weed
Excerpt from
Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year

* ½ ounce dried Nettle leaves
* ½ ounce dried Parsley leaves
* ½ ounce dried Comfrey leaves
* ½ ounce dried Yellow Dock root
* ¼ ounce dried Peppermint leaves


Measure herbs and put them into a glass half-gallon juice jar. Pour boiling water in until the jar is totally full; cover tightly.

Steep for at least eight hours.

This brew contains three excellent sources of iron: Nettle, Parsley, and Yellow Dock.

It provides folic acid from the Parsley and vitamin B12 from the Comfrey.
The green herbs all contribute vitamin C which aids iron absorption.
The mint makes it tasty.

Drink freely, up to four cups a day , for one week each month.

Excerpt from
Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year

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