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