Teas for Colds/Flus

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Herbal Teas for Colds and Flu

Hot Ginger Lemonade

1 1/2 cups water

3 (1/4-inch) slices fresh ginger root, bruised

1/2 of a fresh lemon

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon powdered cayenne pepper

Bring water to a boil in a glass or stainless steel pan.

Meanwhile, hit each ginger root slice gently with the broad side of a

knife to break up the pulp a bit. Put the ginger in the boiling water

and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a cup. Add the honey

and cayenne. Strain the ginger tea in to the cup, stir and sip slowly

while hot.

NOTE: You may add an ounce of brandy to your bedtime dose to help

ease you into sleep.

Cooling Blend

1 teaspoon crushed dried rose hips

1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaves

1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

1 cup water, barely boiled

Place the herbs in a teapot. Pour the boiling water over the herbs,

cover and steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey to taste.

Sip slowly while warm.

The rose hips deliver a large dose of vitamin C, while peppermint and

sage have a cooling effect on the system. This tea is particularly

helpful with feverish colds. And it tastes good!

Found at: http://www.recipegoldmine.com/health/health83.html