Never get sick in winter with this Herbal Tonic

What I love about this tonic is that is made of local herbs. I thank Mercedes Tellez for passing this recipe to me 15 years ago. Enjoy it, is also a lovely tea.

Herbs: Nettles, Kelp, Red Clover, Chickweed, Burdock Root, Horsetail, Yellow Dock leaf and root, Sage, Parsley, Dandelion leaf and root, Alfalfa, Raspberry leaf, Rosehips, Echinacea root, Peppermint, Catnip and Licorice.

1. In 4 litres of water, put 15 g or 1/2 oz of each one of the plants listed above (preferably fresh).
2. Bring to a boil, turn heat off and leave covered until cooled.
3. Filter plants (give to compost) and simmer liquid until you have 1 litre left.
4. Add 500 ml (2 cups) of blackstrap molasses (or more - up to 4 cups) to liquid.
5. Bottle and refrigerate.
6. Take 1 tablespoon per meal during periods of fatigue or just to keep your energy up.
Tastes good too!