Stimulates the central nervous system; Can be useful for cardiovascular, connective tissue and sleep disorders - Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste. - Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 teaspoon - Gotu Kola (Ji Xue Cao) Tea (Loose) (4 oz, ZIN: 510727): Because it stimulates the central nervous system it is often recommended after a nervous breakdown. Gotu kola has a wide range of indications. It can be useful for cardiovascular, circulatory, connective tissue and sleep disorders, fatigue, kidney stones and poor appetite. Gotu kola reduces excess fluids, helps support liver and heart function, aids mental functioning, helps support stress and improves reflexes. This herb contains catechol, epicatechol, magnesium, theobromine, vitamins A