Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Cinnamon bark
- Chopped dandelion root
- Ginger root
- Caraway seeds
- Senna leaves
- Water
- Sugar
Step1
Mix together 1 ounce each of cinnamon bark, chopped dandelion root, ginger root, caraway seeds, and senna leaves. Add all of the mixed ingredients to 3 pints of water.
Step2
Gently bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the liquid to boil until it is reduced in volume to about 1 1/2 pints. Add a 1/2 pound of sugar to the mixture and return it to a gentle boil.
Step3
When the mixture finally reaches the second boil let it boil for two minutes and then remove it from the heat. Strain the mixture and allow it to cool.
Step4
Store the tonic in the refrigerator. Take does frequently with 1 teaspoon daily for 1 week.