Ingredients
1. Syrian rue seeds (Peganum harmala):
-Dose: 3–5 grams
2. Root Bark (Mimosa hostilis)
- Dose: 5–10 grams of powdered bark
3. Water: 1–2 liters.
4. Lemon juice
Tools:
Pot, strainer, cloth/filter, wooden spoon, heat source.
Step 1: Prepare Syrian Rue Seed Tea
1. Crush seeds:
Grind 3–5g of dried Syrain rue seeds with a mortar and pestle or stone.
2. Simmer:
- Add crushed seeds to 500ml water (add 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- Simmer on low heat for 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling vigorously
3. Strain:
Pour liquid through a cloth/filter to remove seed debris. Retain the liquid (bitter, reddish-brown tea).
Step 2: Prepare Root Bark Decoction
1. Shred bark:
Chop or pound 5–10g of dried root bark into fine pieces.
2. Acid soak:
Soak bark in 500ml water acidified with 2 tbsp lemon juice for 1 hour
3. Boil:
- Transfer bark and liquid to a pot. Add 500ml fresh water.
- Simmer gently for 2–3 hours, replenishing water as needed to prevent drying. Stir occasionally.
4. Strain:
Filter liquid through cloth to remove bark fibers. Retain the dark, viscous tea.
Step 3: Combine and Dose
1. Mix teas:
Combine Syrian rue liquid and root bark liquid. Stir thoroughly.
2. Final volume:
Reduce combined brew to ~100–200ml for a single dose
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I havent used this method, wondering if someone can verify that its a good recipe
1. Syrian rue seeds (Peganum harmala):
-Dose: 3–5 grams
2. Root Bark (Mimosa hostilis)
- Dose: 5–10 grams of powdered bark
3. Water: 1–2 liters.
4. Lemon juice
Tools:
Pot, strainer, cloth/filter, wooden spoon, heat source.
Step 1: Prepare Syrian Rue Seed Tea
1. Crush seeds:
Grind 3–5g of dried Syrain rue seeds with a mortar and pestle or stone.
2. Simmer:
- Add crushed seeds to 500ml water (add 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- Simmer on low heat for 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling vigorously
3. Strain:
Pour liquid through a cloth/filter to remove seed debris. Retain the liquid (bitter, reddish-brown tea).
Step 2: Prepare Root Bark Decoction
1. Shred bark:
Chop or pound 5–10g of dried root bark into fine pieces.
2. Acid soak:
Soak bark in 500ml water acidified with 2 tbsp lemon juice for 1 hour
3. Boil:
- Transfer bark and liquid to a pot. Add 500ml fresh water.
- Simmer gently for 2–3 hours, replenishing water as needed to prevent drying. Stir occasionally.
4. Strain:
Filter liquid through cloth to remove bark fibers. Retain the dark, viscous tea.
Step 3: Combine and Dose
1. Mix teas:
Combine Syrian rue liquid and root bark liquid. Stir thoroughly.
2. Final volume:
Reduce combined brew to ~100–200ml for a single dose
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I havent used this method, wondering if someone can verify that its a good recipe