Root-Ade is a great and refreshing way to help reduce inflammation in the body. Combined with the cleansing key lime/lime, this blend of roots contain powerful blood and liver purifying abilities. Aiding in detoxification, eliminating toxins and reducing of excess mucus.
Root-Ade is an herbalists' twist on a summertime favorite, lime-ade. A pinch cayenne adds a little spice and helps the body better assimilate all of the roots properties.
Check out our “Root-Ade” recipe below!
Ingredients
32oz water
3 tsps Chronic Toxicity Tisane or;
1 tsp burdock root
1 tsp yellow dock root
1 tsp sarsaparilla root
2 tsps red raspberry or mulberry leaf
½ cup key lime/lime juice
1/8 tsp cardamom powder
4 inches ginger root (skin removed)
3 tbsps maple syrup
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Tools:
Sauce pan
Tea strainer/cheese cloth
Instructions
In a medium sauce pan bring 32oz of warm to slow roll (not boil) on low/medium heat
Once the water begins to roll, add in Chronic Toxicity Tisane (or burdock root and yellow dock root), sarsaparilla root, ginger root and cardamom powder.
Allow to boil on low/medium for about 10 mins.
While the roots are being extracted, prepare your lime juice.
After about 10 mins, add in red raspberry or mulberry leaf.
After about 5 mins, remove from heat.
Allow blend to cool before straining in tea strainer/cheese cloth.
Once strained, add in maple syrup and cayenne.
Top with basil, mint or rosemary. (optional)
Enjoy hot or cold!
Last about 3-4 days in the refrigerator.