Grapefruit (Tea) Infusion- (I learned in my herb class that a tea is the tern that is used for only green or black herbs)
Fill a large pot 2/3 full of water.
Wash the outsides of 2-3 grapefruits for medium pot or 4-5 for large pot.
Cut grapefruits into quarters and add to the pot. 1-2 oranges can be added-no peel.
(A few whole cloves can be added to help numb a sore throat.)
Bring water and fruit mixture to a boil. Turn off heat and let it simmer (lid on) for about 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and use a potato masher to remove all the juice from the fruit, be careful not to splash the hot liquid out.
Next, place a sieve onto a pitcher and scoop fruit into it. Use the masher to squeeze out all the liquid from the fruit.
Throw away fruit. Pour remaining liquid through the sieve. Add honey 1-2 Tbsp-stir. Serve warm/hot.
Store unused teas in the refrigerator. Heat before drinking.
Drink 1-2 -6-9 oz glasses a day as a preventative measure, or when you are around sick coughing people.
If you are actually sick, drink a glass every few hours.
This really works. The grapefruit acts as an antioxidant and expectorant to loosen congestion.
Agave could be used to sweeten the tea instead of honey. You could also use a drop or two of grapefruit oil.
This is somewhat bitter due to the rind...but that is the most helpful part : )
Here is why it works!
Message from the Director: David Christopher M.H.
The value of grapefruit is challenged because it appears to augment and increase the amount of certain drugs in the blood stream. That could be a plus in that a person could use a smaller dose of a drug and get the same effect. However cardiovascular drugs, which are the main drugs effected, are dose critical and could produce dangerous side effects. Although some cardiovascular drugs can save lives, temporarily, most are counterproductive and can worsen the condition. These drugs will be discussed in later issues. Grapefruit can still be consumed while using these drugs, however a person should separate the drugs and grapefruit by two hours.
I believe all citrus to be super foods, with their high Vitamin C content which is a powerful antioxidant that is faster acting than the antioxidants in Vitamin E or the carotenoids. They also contain a unique fiber called pectin, which attaches to damaged cholesterol and removes it from the body. This pectin also soothes inflammation that can damage cells and lead to cancer. This pectin is mainly found in the rind and white pith. Also found in this outer area of the citrus are hesperidin for good HDL and LDL ratios, rutin for correcting capillary fragility, and limonoids which protect the breast from excess accumulations of estadiol hormone, which accumulations have been linked to breast cancer. In fact, according to one of the School of Natural Healing's teachers James Duke PhD., over 200 anti-carcinogenic compounds have been found in citrus.
Studies from Japan show that grapefruit stopped tumor growth and even caused remission of malignancy. Other mice studies showed a 50% reduction of cancer in mice that received grapefruit juice instead of water.
Grapefruit contains furanocoumarins and naringins, responsible for its' unique bitter flavor, which prevent certain pharmaceuticals from breaking down, in the body, thus magnifying their effects.
Fill a large pot 2/3 full of water.
Wash the outsides of 2-3 grapefruits for medium pot or 4-5 for large pot.
Cut grapefruits into quarters and add to the pot. 1-2 oranges can be added-no peel.
(A few whole cloves can be added to help numb a sore throat.)
Bring water and fruit mixture to a boil. Turn off heat and let it simmer (lid on) for about 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and use a potato masher to remove all the juice from the fruit, be careful not to splash the hot liquid out.
Next, place a sieve onto a pitcher and scoop fruit into it. Use the masher to squeeze out all the liquid from the fruit.
Throw away fruit. Pour remaining liquid through the sieve. Add honey 1-2 Tbsp-stir. Serve warm/hot.
Store unused teas in the refrigerator. Heat before drinking.
Drink 1-2 -6-9 oz glasses a day as a preventative measure, or when you are around sick coughing people.
If you are actually sick, drink a glass every few hours.
This really works. The grapefruit acts as an antioxidant and expectorant to loosen congestion.
Agave could be used to sweeten the tea instead of honey. You could also use a drop or two of grapefruit oil.
This is somewhat bitter due to the rind...but that is the most helpful part : )
Here is why it works!
Message from the Director: David Christopher M.H.
The value of grapefruit is challenged because it appears to augment and increase the amount of certain drugs in the blood stream. That could be a plus in that a person could use a smaller dose of a drug and get the same effect. However cardiovascular drugs, which are the main drugs effected, are dose critical and could produce dangerous side effects. Although some cardiovascular drugs can save lives, temporarily, most are counterproductive and can worsen the condition. These drugs will be discussed in later issues. Grapefruit can still be consumed while using these drugs, however a person should separate the drugs and grapefruit by two hours.
I believe all citrus to be super foods, with their high Vitamin C content which is a powerful antioxidant that is faster acting than the antioxidants in Vitamin E or the carotenoids. They also contain a unique fiber called pectin, which attaches to damaged cholesterol and removes it from the body. This pectin also soothes inflammation that can damage cells and lead to cancer. This pectin is mainly found in the rind and white pith. Also found in this outer area of the citrus are hesperidin for good HDL and LDL ratios, rutin for correcting capillary fragility, and limonoids which protect the breast from excess accumulations of estadiol hormone, which accumulations have been linked to breast cancer. In fact, according to one of the School of Natural Healing's teachers James Duke PhD., over 200 anti-carcinogenic compounds have been found in citrus.
Studies from Japan show that grapefruit stopped tumor growth and even caused remission of malignancy. Other mice studies showed a 50% reduction of cancer in mice that received grapefruit juice instead of water.
Grapefruit contains furanocoumarins and naringins, responsible for its' unique bitter flavor, which prevent certain pharmaceuticals from breaking down, in the body, thus magnifying their effects.
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