Teas for Colds

Nasal Decongestant Tea
1 tsp. yarrow flowers
1 tsp. elder flowers
1 tsp. peppermint
1 tsp. elcampane root
1 qt. boiling water
Combine herbs and pour water over.
Cover and steep for 20. mins.
Strain out herbs. Drink a few times
a day.

Cold & Flu Tea
½ tsp. Echinacea root
½ tsp. hyssop
½ tsp. elder flowers
½ tsp. peppermint
½ tsp. yarrow
½ tsp. shizandra berries
1 qt. boiling water
Combine herbs and pour water over.
Steep 20 mins., strain out herbs.

Coughs-Upper respiratory
   (this works great)
1 Tbs. dried peppermint
2 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp .cayenne pepper
2 cups boiling water
Put herbs in a pot. Pour in water and
steep for 5 mins. strain.

Ginger/Lemon-congestion
1 ½ cups water
½ of a fresh lemon
1 tsp. honey
3 1/4 inch slices of ginger,
  bruised
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Boil water in glass or stainless steel pot.
Add ginger and simmer 5 mins. Put the other
ingredients in a mug. Add the ginger tea and
sip slowly.

For feverish Colds
1 tsp. dried crushed rosehips
1 tsp. dried sage
1 tsp. dried peppermint
1 cup boiled water
Put herbs in pot. Pour water over, cover,
steep for 10 mins. Strain.
You can add honey to any of these for taste.