Don’t suffer for days the next time a cold or flu comes through your house. Instead, whip up this herbal cold and flu tea recipe to keep on hand and sip throughout the day. In this post, we’ll explore the best tea blends for cold and flu season that can provide both comfort and relief. Your sinuses, head, nose and throat will thank you. There’s nothing worse than having a cold or the flu hit out of nowhere and feeling miserable. Worst yet, we don’t usually feel like making endless cups of tea throughout the day just to keep ourselves well-hydrated and feeling better. That’s where this herbal cold and flu tea recipe comes in. It’s enough to make once and enjoy all day long. Not only does this warm and soothing tea provide comfort, but it can also help alleviate symptoms and boost your immune system. Ditch those over-the-counter decongestants and antihistamines. Let’s utilize some natural medicine that has been used successfully for centuries instead.
There are many teas you can drink for a cold or the flu, but probably the better question is, what ingredients are best for a cold or flu? The ones I have found really good are sage, marjoram, thyme, freshly ground black peppercorn, cassia cinnamon, ginger, raw honey, orange peel, green tea, peppermint, chamomile, licorice root, and lemongrass. All of these have different properties such as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiseptic, infection fighter, and boosting your immune system. On a side note, many of these herbs are found in the fire cider that I make!
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When you’re dealing with a cold or the flu, hydration is key. Drinking plenty of fluids can help alleviate symptoms and keep you feeling comfortable. A cup of hot herbal tea, hot water with lemon and honey in it, and warm broths can help when you are feeling under the weather. Let me tell you how to make a good cold and flu tea. Grab your ingredients and toss them in a half-gallon mason jar. You can make enough tea to last all day in the refrigerator. Or, better yet, teach your spouse how to make it so they can take care of you when you’re not feeling well.
You will use equal parts of herbs to water. Make sure to use clean, filtered water that is free of contaminants. Never use tap water. Boil a kettle of water on the stove. While the water is heating up, add all ingredients for the tea concentrate to a half-gallon mason jar. You don’t have to use all the herbs mentioned but many of them work great together. Fill the mason jar with boiling water and quickly add a lid. Let this steep for 10 to 30 minutes. Do not strain the tea (it will continue to steep and get stronger). Strain only the liquid you intend to immediately drink through a cloth. Drink the tea as hot as you can stand it. Store any unused tea in the refrigerator until its time to drink more.
You can also use herbs such as Brigham Tea, Elder Leaf, Peppermint, and Yarrow made into a tincture and consume several times a day. The tea and tincture will have you feeling better in no time!
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Stay natural!
~Dr. Amanda P. Cartwright