Asparagus Root Tea (25 tea bags, ZIN: 427686)

Asparagus root has been used since ancient times as a temporary water-weight gain relief to help increase urine flow and to help support urinary tract health concerns through irrigation therapy. It is also thought to be effective in avoiding the formation of kidney stones. - Asparagus - Asparagus officinalis L. - Family: Asparagaceae. - Other Names: Asperge (French); Spargel (German); asparago (Italian); esparrago (Spanish). - Description: A perennial herb (up to 1 m high), with wispy, leafless, green stems and minute white or yellowish flowers. The small green berries turn bright red when they ripen. Young stems are white (when grown underground) or green (above ground) and are a popular vegetable. - Origin: Europe, Asia and North Africa. The plant is cultivated in many temperate regions of the world. - Parts Used: Dried rhizomes, known as asparagus root ( Asparagi radix ). - Therapeutic Category: Temporary water-weight gain relief. - Active Ingredients: Asparagus rhi - Convenient bags with guaranteed TerraVita freshness!; Free from any additives, fillers, extenders, or preservatives! - Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). - Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is t