Rosemary's Root Beer Tonic

Ingredients

 * 3 	oz  	Sassafras Bark, dried
 * 2 	oz 	Sarsaparilla, dried
 * 1 	oz 	Dandelion Root, dried
 * 1 	oz 	burdock Root, dried
 * 1/2 	oz 	ground ginger
 * 1/2 	oz 	Ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 	oz 	orange peel, dried

Directions
This sweet, bracing drink from rosemary gladstar slick is reminiscent of old-fashioned root beer, due to the sassafras. It has a cleansing, revivifying effect from the Dandelion, burdock and sarsaparilla. Mix together all ingredients and store in a tightly closed container. In a large pot combine 1 quart of water and 4 tablespoons of dry mixture. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey or stevia (also called "sweet herb") if desired. Makes about 4 cups variation: for iced tea, chill the simmered mixture, then dilute it with 1 quart of sparkling water. Serve over ice with a twist of orange peel.