What are the best herbs for athletes:
1. Burdock (gobo) – The number one herb for Athletes For Detox
Preparation:
Get fresh burdock root, cut into half inch pieces and put it in a blender with a large glass of warm pure water and blend it until it is small pieces. Return the pieces to the blender and repeat with warm water blend again and strain again. Three times. Drink the liquid and eat the left over pieces.
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2. Bilberrys – to avoid premature aging and detox
Do a similar blending with the bilberrys. Blend in warm water and strain 3 times. Throw away the hard seeds. Drink the liquid.
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3. Ginseng – Great for immunity, premature aging, detox and more.
Use root or powder. American ginseng is perfect for helping to lower
stress and give more energy. The list of benefits also include immune support, brain health and memory, cholesterol and inflammation, fight disease, high blood pressure and much more.
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– To prepare root for tea –
• Wash root
• Slice up the roots into thin rounds, about 2 cm thick.
• Bring to a boil about 4 cups of water in a saucepan or a stockpot.
• Lower to simmer, place about 2 oz. or a few slices into the pot.
• Steep the mixture by letting it simmer for between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
• Can drink both hot and cold.
• Honey can also be added to cut the bitter taste.
• Can eat the root as well
4. Echinacea Angustifolia Root Powder
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A tea I like is made with gobo (which is burdock), ginseng, and ginger. Fresh gobo/burdock and fresh ginger and ginseng flakes.
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