Peppermint and Ginger Tea

Peppermint and Ginger Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages Author: Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 1 cup It’s energizing, cooling, a natural decongestant, and it creates a positive healing energy in any toxic negative environment. Good for sensitive delicate stomachs and good for immune system. Ingredients In a mug, pour boiling hot water over 2 tsp. fresh mint leaves, rinsed 1/2 tsp. fresh cut ginger, rinsed 2 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp. maple syrup or your favorite organic unrefined sweetener Instructions Let the hot tea steep for 30 minutes until the herbs blend well and is very potent.  When the aroma fills the air and the tea […] Read More

Cough & Throat Relief

Cough & Throat Relief Recipe Type: Colds & Flu Cuisine: Tonics Take 1/4- 1/2 tsp. per hour at the onset of symptoms. Ingredients Solvent: 100-proof vodka/brandy 2 parts mullein leaf 1 part licorice root 1 part wild cherry bark 1/2 part ginger root Instructions Mix 3.2.2310 Related articles 1970: Donnie Iris Grandma’s Spice Cake Nettle Tea

Methods of Preparing Herbal Remedies

In traditional herbal medicine systems, herbal remedies are prepared in several rather standardized ways which usually vary based upon the plant utilized, and sometimes, what condition is being treated. Some of these methods include: infusions (hot teas), decoctions (boiled teas), tinctures (alcohol and water extracts), and macerations (cold-soaking) which are detailed more fully herein. In indigenous Indian medicine systems, medicine men or shamans generally use these same methods in addition to others. Others include preparing plants in hot baths (in which the patient is soaked in it or bathed with it), inhalation of powdered plants (like snuff), steam inhalation of various aromatic plants boiled in hot water, and even aromatherapy. The well-trained herbalist will always throughly review the time-honored method in which a plant has […] Read More

Linden and Licorice Tea

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 Bring water to a boil in a glass or stainless steel pan. Add licorice root, reduce heat to medium-high, and simmer 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place the linden flowers in a teapot. Pour the unstrained licorice decoction over the linden, cover and steep 10 minutes. Sweeten with honey, if desired. Take in 1/2 cup doses, as needed. NOTE: Licorice tea is not recommended for people prone to high blood pressure, pregnant women, or women with […] Read More

Thyme, Hyssop and Sage

Thyme, Hyssop and Sage Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Herbs & Plants Author: Cougar The tea can be gargled an ounce at a time for topical relief of a scratchy throat. For sipping, combine with plenty of honey for its throat-coating action. Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried hyssop 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1 cup water, barely boiled Instructions Place the herbs in a teapot. Pour the boiling water over them, cover and steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Cool a bit and sip slowly in 1-ounce doses as needed (up to 2 cups a day for no more than a few successive days). Do not use excessively. 3.2.2089   Related articles Watermelon Mint Smoothie Chamomile Spice Tea Geographical Payday Loan […] Read More

Zesty Lemon Detox Tea

Zesty Lemon Detox Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages Author: Cougar Serves: 1 This recipe was designed as a cleansing tea to stimulate processing of excess fats in the body, rev up circulation, and provide essential antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals – a perfect blend of nutrients. Ingredients Enough freshly-boiled water to fill your teacup or mug 1 tablespoon real maple syrup Freshly-squeezed juice of half a lemon Cayenne pepper to taste Instructions Simply stir ingredients together in your mug or cup. Be careful with the cayenne: a little goes a long way. 3.2.2089 Related articles Chamomile Spice Tea Rose Petal Iced Tea Tsalagi Stew How Christian Delusions Are Driving the GOP Insane 10 Reasons Why the Tea Party is So Unpopular Pepperoni Cheese Dip 5 […] Read More

Tea for Cradle Cap

Tea for Cradle Cap Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: First Aid Author: Cougar Ingredients 1 part Red Clover flower 1 part Burdock root 1 part Mullein leaf Instructions Steep 1 teaspoon of herb mixture in 1 cup boiled water for half an hour. Strain. To an infant, administer 2 teaspoons of the tea 3 to 4 times daily. 3.2.2089 Related articles Rose Petal Iced Tea Pumpkin Pie Chamomile Cooler Watermelon Mint Smoothie Channeling The Powers Of Nature: An Interview With A Naturopath 2014: 16 Signs That Most Americans Are NOT PREPARED For The Coming Economic Collapse 6. 1954: June – July Sightings

Soothing Winter Tea

Soothing Winter Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages Author: Cougar This is great when you have a fever, the flu or a cold. Ingredients Ingredients: 1/4 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup dried chamomile flowers 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon fennel seed lemon juice, honey (optional) red cayenne pepper or other hot pepper Instructions In a glass or ceramic pan add all the ingredients. Cover with 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Strain a cup at a time throughout the day. Add a little lemon and honey to the cup and drink slowly. If it’s too strong for your taste, add more boiling water. You can drink 2-3 cups a day, or […] Read More

Respiratory Tonic Tea

Respiratory Tonic Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages Author: Cougar This blend is an effective and tasty tea for building strong, healthy lungs. It is especially helpful for children that have reoccurring respiratory problems such as colds, flu, hay fever, asthma, ear infections, and general congestion. Used over a period of time, it will aid in creating a healthy respiratory system. Ingredients 1 part Red Clover fl. 1 part Mullein 1 part Coltsfoot 2 parts Lemon Grass 4 parts Rosehips 4 parts Fennel 1 part Calendula Instructions 3.2.2089 Polluted Paris Forces Half Of The Cars Off The Road FINDINGS upon EXAMINATION and AUTOPSY of the BODY Hundreds of Thousands Support Standards to Ensure a Healthy Low-Carbon Future In Ulan Bator, winter stoves fuel a smog […] Read More