Helps appetite loss, motion sickness, up-set stomach, relieves gas, loosens phlegm, and soothes earaches. To 1 tbsp. of ginger
add 1 C. boiling water
Steep 5 minutes.
Helps bronchitis, digestive problems, coughs, stimulates movement of food through the stomach and intestines, dries respiratory phlegm and destroys germs. It makes a good after dinner tea.
Use crushed ground seeds
to 1 - 1 1/2 tsp. of ground seeds
add 1 C. boiling water
Steep to taste.
1/2 C. fresh lemon balm leaves
honey to taste
water
Bring water to boil. Pour over lemon balm leaves in a large bowl. Let cool, strain out leaves then pour into pitcher. Add honey to taste. Refrigerate and serve in glasses with ice and a sprig of fresh lemon balm for decor.
1 C. fresh mint leaves
1 C. orange juice
honey to taste
water
Bring water to boil. Pour mint leaves in a large bowl, let steep until cool (15-20) minutes. Strain out leaves and pour into a pitcher, mix in the orange juice. Add honey. Refrigerate and serve in glasses with ice and a orange zest or mint leaf for decor.
1/4 C. dried orange, pineapple or apple mint
2 tbsp. dried rosemary
1 tbsp. dried sage
2 tbsp. lemon thyme or lemon balm, dried
1 tbsp. dried calendula petals
3 tbsp. dried chamomile flowers
Combine the dried herbs together in a air tight container.
Use 1 tbsp. for a cup of tea.
