Herbal Tea for Coughs

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Herbal Tea

for Coughs

 

HERBAL TEAS FOR COUGHS

Thyme, Hyssop and Sage

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. dried hyssop

1 tsp. dried sage leaves

1 C. water, barely boiled

 

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. 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.

 

Linden and Licorice

1 1/2 C. water

1/4 tsp. chopped dried licorice root

2 tsp. dried linden flowers

 

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.

 

This tea is also good lung medicine. It can be drunk as

often as desired during the course of a respiratory illness. NOTE: Licorice tea

is not recommended for people prone to high blood pressure, pregnant women, or

women with fibroids.

 

 

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