Today was a wonderful day.
Not face burning cold!
Got caught up on alot of outdoor jobs that have been sliding due to the harsh cold. Animals are doing well. We brought Crazy Joe back to the spa, I didn't like the way he was breathing.
So today we made labrador tea!! :)
I decided to make a strong pot ( I use a quart jar) with about a tablespoon of chopped dried leaves (about 20 leaves). I add boiling water and let steep until it as green...I drain that water off (and add it to my chicken fountain- nothing gets wasted) keeping the leaves.
The second steeping should make a nice yellow colour. It's perfect!
I find it to be very potent, so I dilute 1/3 tea to 2/3 boiling water.
We use it in the winter to boost immunity and it helps keep colds and chest congestion at bay. I sometimes use it for my kidneys, if I feel "off".
Crazy Joe will get silver water and some homeopathics to help him along too.
We will all get the benefits of this amazing plant.
We harvest respectfully. Asking permission, laying tobacco.
Labrador tea is a very strong medicine, it takes a long time to grow. I have gone to harvest and been guided and told no. I honour and respect.
With gratitude.
It's so important that we listen. Connect. Respect. We have forgotten.
It is very important to research this plant before using. There is a rhododendron that grows close by usually that is extremely toxic. So when picking please be careful.
I do have a little extra, if anyone is in need. I send to elders down south, because many plants are so poisoned and depleted down there.
Off to sip tea and lose a game of checkers to a 7 year old..lol
Have a great night everyone!
Xoxo