Emerald Elixir

May 12, 2011 | Posted in: Herbs & Essential Oils, Summer Foods & Recipes

This recipe makes a truly astonishing regenerating drink for summer, made from the herbs and weeds growing in your own garden!  It is healing to the heart, cleansing to the blood and lymphatic system.  I recommend drinking up to 1 quart daily if you are regenerating from a degenerative condition or disease, or losing excess weight.  This formula can be used for months at a time with beneficial effects.

Place in a Vita-mix or blender:
2-3 cups chickweed
3 to 6 dandelion leaves
2 to 4 plantain leaves
14 drops stevia extract OR maple syrup to taste
2 drops peppermint essential oil  OR   12 drops grapefruit essential oil
Fill with 1 quart purified water
Blend on high for 2 minutes.  Strain and store in the refrigerator.

Emerald elixir should be added to water for use.  Start with 2 tablespoons in a 6 to 8 oz. glass of water.  Take this dosage  three times a day for best results.  Once your body gets used to the elixir, you can drink more or stronger doses daily. 

This elixir can be stored under refrigeration for several weeks without losing its potency.  If the taste or aroma changes do not use it.  Store in a glass quart jar in the refrigerator.