Linden and Licorice
Recipe Type: Teas
Cuisine: Herbs & Plants
Author: Cougar
This tea is also good lung medicine. It can be drunk as often as desired during the course of a respiratory illness.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped dried licorice root
  • 2 teaspoons dried linden flowers
Instructions
  1. Bring water to a boil in a glass or stainless steel pan.
  2. Add licorice root, reduce heat to medium-high, and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, place the linden flowers in a teapot.
  4. Pour the unstrained licorice decoction over the linden, cover and steep 10 minutes.
  5. Sweeten with honey, if desired.
  6. Take in 1/2 cup doses, as needed.
  7. NOTE: Licorice tea is not recommended for people prone to high blood pressure, pregnant women, or women with fibroids.

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