Radish Leaves Tea by Fountes

Radish Leaves Tea


What is the benefit of radish leaves tea?

  • Increases immunity and reduces fatigue
  • Helps in digestive process
  • Diuretic (helps reduce fluid build-up in the body)
  • Anti-scorbutic (cures or prevents scurvy – a disease caused by lack of vitamin C)
  • Can treat piles (haemorrhoids)
  • Treats jaundice
  • Relieves rheumatism
  • Prevents diabetes
  • Acts as a detoxifying agent

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp dried or fresh chopped radish leaves
  • 1 cup (2½ dl) boiling water
  • little honey or maple syrup after taste

Method

  1. Take one heaped teaspoon of radish leaves.
  2. Infuse in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  3. Filter.
  4. The tea may be sweetened with a little honey or maple syrup after taste.
  5. Drink warm in sips.