Boil some of the leaves for a little while
It has a very refreshing flavour like lemon or mint
Very good for digesting system and you really feel it refreshing in your tammy and mouth
"Lúcia-lima" - barbel tea
This leaves are originally from the north part of South America and were brought to Europe in 1794
They only grow with warm climate and can be seen anywhere in Portugal now but this one was grown by a grandfather in Alentejo.
Leaves are picked after the pink flours fall in end of Summer.