Cold Tea

Indication: Bronchitis/Sinus infections/Colds/Persistent Coughs Properties: Expectorant, demulcent, emollient, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbal, spasmodic, anti-catarrhal, anthelmintic, anti-tussive, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, astringent, carminative All ingredients are c/s unless otherwise specified. The mandatory parts (of course they aren’t) are what I am using myself in a permanent ready-to-use mix. The optional parts get added pertaining to how bad it is. Lobelia, for example, when the lungs are touched, Mullein when much muscus is involved. Echinacea is always a good idea, for extra kick to the immune system, but can better be taken hourly as tincture or capsule. Keep in mind that ‘mandatory’ is what I consider best for the basic mix, there is no harm done to just use what’s available…. I don’t always have ALL herbs at hand, but if I do, in they go: Mandatory (2 parts each): Coltsfoot Plantain Anisseed Fennel seeds Liquorice root Marshmallow root Mandatory (1 part each): Slippery Elm Flaxseed Goldenrod Optional (1 part additions): Thyme, Horehound, Mullein, Lobelia , Balm of Gilead, Echinacea, Orange Peel, Hyssop Cover with boiling water, steep 15 minutes at least (20 if you like a strong taste). Strain and sip by the half cup throughout the day. Add fennel honey or lemon juice (or both) for extra kick and taste if you like. Keep hot in thermos. Quick herb reference Fever: Thyme, Elder flowers Sinus: Goldenrod Catarrh: Goldenrod, Pokeroot, Lungwort Cough: Wild Black Cherry, Hyssop Bronchitis: Licorice, Lobelia, and basic cold mix © Sorceress SummerWind, February 2000

To CLEAR stuffed sinuses: Sniff tea tree oil (i.e. inhalator), or try the following: Mix in a bottle: 1 cup honey (fennel is nice) 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp turmeric Shake, drink one teaspoon 3 x a day until symptoms are gone and then 1 x a day until its gone.... as a precaution, this will also keep allergies at bay :) Keep in fridge, it swallows better when cold.