Blackface General.

5 January 2019

Dried leaves are being grinded.

 

 

11 November 2018

I first learnt about this plant from NTU Community Garden.

From Uncle Tan's Herb Website:  https://uncletanherbs.info

Black Face General Tea with Green Apples

Principal Herb: Black Face General/Strobilanthes crispus

Uses: Helps with detoxification, cancer prevention and alleviation of constipation.

Ingredients:
60 – 100 grams fresh black face general leaves and stems
3                         green apples
1.5 litres              water

Preparation:

1. Wash black face general stems and leaves.
2. Wash green apples and cut it into slices, retaining the skin and seeds.
3. Add all the ingredients into a pot and cook for 90 minutes.