Please note: These are not my own recipes- they are ones I have collected from various sources. If you see something here that you should have credit for, please contact me.
DISCLAIMER: If you are on any pharmaceutical medications or have a serious medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care provider before ingesting anything that you do not normally ingest, including herbs and over the counter medications. Dosages given are for *adults*. Unless specific dosage is labeled "for Children", *do not give to Children*. When you choose to self medicate, *you* are responsible for what you put in your body. If you show any symptom after ingesting an herb or any other substance that you do not normally ingest, stop taking the herb, etc., immediately. The symptom may or may not have something to do with the herb, etc., but you can always try again later, after the symptom has disappeared, to test if it was the herb, etc. I take no responsibility for your misuse of any of the recipes below- use at your own risk.
Cold and Flu Combo
3 parts Echinacea, 3 parts Goldenseal Root, 2 parts Pau D Arco, 2 parts peppermint leaf, 2 parts Mullein, 1 part Ginger Root. Combine all of the herbs together. Place 2 Tablespoons of mix in jar that can be completely covered. Pour 6 ounces of hot water over the herbs and seal. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain herbs. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day. Inhale the tea to relieve sinus congestion.
Cold and Flu Tonic
This tonic is great for curing colds and flu. You will need:
naval orange
Whole Cloves
cup maple syrup
bottle good red Burgundy
Stud the orange with the cloves and roast at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into quarters, put in a saucepan, and add the maple syrup and Burgundy. Heat on low just until the wine begins to steam. Serve hot in mugs!
Teas
Cold and Flu Tea
2 part elder flowers
2 part peppermint
2 part yarrow
2 part boneset
1 part Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
1 part Catnip
1/2 part Ginger
To make a mixture use equal parts of each
Ginger Root Tea
Ginger helps fight kill influenza virus and increases the immune systems ability to fight infection. 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 cup of boiling water. Pinch of cayenne. Add lemon juice and honey to taste. Steep 10 minutes. Drink as little or as much as you desire throughout the day. DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY.
Influenza
2 parts Boneset, 1 part Elder Flower, 1 part peppermint. Mix all together and use 1-2 tsp. per cup of boiling water. Drink as hot as possible.
Lemon Balm
2 Teaspoons dried herb to 1 cup of water. Steep 15-20 minutes. Sweeten with honey and give for fevers, cold and flu symptoms.
Tea For A Cold t. wintergreen
t. lemon verbena
OR
t. yarrow
t. valerian
t. birch leaf
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