Louisa: Greek Lemon Verbena Herbal Tea

I found out about Louisa during the ZWT6 Nector of the Gods Challenge and thought I would post the recipe from the site I found the information, greekfood.about.com. Therapeutic uses: Louisa is believed to have a stimulative effect on the digestive tract; thus, the belief that it aids in slimming. It is also used to aid in digestion, and is believed to have a calming effect on the nerves. At the market: Louisa is sold under several names, the most common being lemon verbena. It can be found as a prepared tea (bags), as loose tea, and as dried leaves.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 ounce  of dried  lemon verbena leaf
• 1  quart boiling water

Directions

1. Put the leaves in a teapot, pour in the boiling water, and steep for 10 minutes.
2. Strain and drink (with honey, sugar, or plain).