Strain and sweeten, if desired. Drink a half cupful three or four times daily. Keep unused portion refrigerated. For dried tea, add one teaspoonful to a cup of water. Cover and steep as you would China tea.
Herbalist use it as an excellent reducing aid, although very bitter.
It seems to speed up the metabolism for weight reduction. It is also used as bulking agent for diarrhea and will reduce headaches. In addition, a mild tea made from the roots can be used as a diuretic and to eliminate intestinal worms. Science seems to confirm its diuretic and worm-expelling properties. The above information was condensed from my book Nature's Free Pharmacy - Home Remedies Using Nature's Healing Herbs .