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Dandelion Tonic
centaury root
dandelion leaves
red wine
juniper berries
Cut 1 handful of European centaury root into small pieces, and mix with one handful of Dandelion leaves. Pour 1 liter of red wine over the plants, and cover. Steep overnight. The next morning, bring to a boil and simmer for 13 minutes.
Grind 3 juniper berries with mortar and pestle, add to the mixture and simmer for 3 more minutes. Allow to cool, strain and fill bottles that can be closed tightly.
Drink 1 liqueur glass of the tonic twice daily before a meal. This tonic is an excellent appetite stimulant and helpful for anorexia.
"A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
A decoction of dandelion roots and leaves is an old remedy for dissolving urinary stones and gravel.
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