Effects:
1. Nourishes the lungs.
2. Expels heat from the lungs.
3. Promotes a good night's sleep.

Administration:
1. Collect about 150 grams of stems and leaves, rinse, drain, and place them into a pot.
2. Add 3 liters of water.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
4. Cook for 50 minutes.
5. Makes about 1.5 liters of tea.
6. Let it cool and strain it.
7. Chill in refrigerator, the best drink of the summer.
8. You can take this drink with honey as your heart desires.

Source: common suburban herb.