For centuries, people from all cultures and across civilizations, have used herbal remedies to treat common everyday illnesses. In this post we offer 5 alternative health teas for cold and flu symptoms.
Herbal remedies have long been used to treat many common illnesses and ailments such as colds, upset stomachs and toothaches.
In modern times the search for natural methods continues.
In fact it is believed that in the US alone 6 out of 10 adults regularly use one, or more, forms of complementary or alternative remedies.
So when you feel the onset of colds and flu, the arrival of those tell tale sickly symptoms, there are alternatives to pharmaceuticals.
In this post we offer 5 Herbal Teas which are incredibly effective alternative health remedies. Each is an excellent elixir for treating seasonal illness such as flu and colds.Â
Before we look at each specific blend we first offer the general dry mix. This enables you to make the “base formula.” This can be stored in a dry, airtight container and be ready for use whenever required.
Alternative Health Teas For Cold and Flu Base Mix.
The directions for making and storing each of our recommendations is the same.Â
You can brew and consume each through the same infusion method. Each tea, has slightly different ingredients. These ingredients target specific cold and flu symptoms and are listed separately below:
Dry Tea Storage:
- Combine each of the ingredient medicinal herbs from your selected remedy into a bowl.
- Mix well and place into a completely airtight container.
- This tea will be ready whenever needed.
Infusion Method:
- In a heat proof glass container, or jar, pour 3 cups of freshly boiled water over 4 – 6 Tablespoons of your preferred herbal tea mixture.
- Cover the mix and leave to steep for 30 – 45 minutes.
- Once you have allowed the tea to steep, simply pour through a strainer to removed the used herbs and enjoy!
To benefit from its properties and be even more effective set up a vapor steam bath. Just allow yourself to breathe in the steaming vapors from your medicinal beverage as you are sipping it!
You can also make larger batches and refrigerate the remaining infusion. You can heat it up in a saucepan, over a gentle heat, whenever you feel that you need more!
5 Alternative Health Teas For Cold And Flu.
1. Immunity Booster Herbal.
This herbal tea contains two of the very best and well known herbal immunity boosters.
These are Elderberries and Rosehips.
Packed with Vitamin C, in fact 40 times more Vitamin C than that made with lemons, this is the perfect remedy when symptoms start to make themselves known.
1/2 Cup Dried Elderberries;
1/2 Cup Dried Rosehip;
1/4 Cup Broken Cinnamon Stick;
4 Tablespoons Chopped Root Ginger.
2. Maxed Up Vitamin C Booster
This tea is a perfect Alternative Health Vitamin C Booster to treat cold and flu symptoms! The wonderful thing about it is that it is great at anytime of the year. Serve hot or chilled and over ice!
Hibiscus is a key ingredient. It has a lovely tart flavor and gives the drink a deep rich red coloring. Hibiscus is also wonderfully rich in vitamin C which helps to boost your natural immunity.Â
- 2 cups dried hibiscus;
- 2 cups dried rosehip;
- 1 cup lemongrass;
- 1 cup lemon peel;
- 1/2 cup black dried tea;
- 1/2 cup broken cinnamon sticks.
3. Headache Healer Alternative Health.
This herbal mixture is fantastic for helping relieve cold and flu symptoms especially if you are suffering from headache.
It eases tension, calms feelings of nausea and helps to aid sleep.
- 2 cups basil leaf;
- 2 cups lemon balm;
- 1/2 cup chamomile;
- 1/2 cup dried lavender;
- 1/2 cup green tea.
4. Sore Throat Soother Herbal Tea.
Sore throats are commonly associated with the symptoms of flus and colds.
Once you have brewed this you will benefit by adding 1 Tablespoon of natural honey and the juice of half a lemon!
You will also benefit, believe it or not, by adding a dash of cayenne pepper. Cayenne helps to soothe your sore throat and opens up the sinuses.
- 2 cups sage leaf;
- 1 cup licorice root (or slippery elm);
- 1/2 cup black tea leaves;
- 1/2 cup broken cinnamon stick;
- 1/2 cup ginger root.
5. Cure That Cough Herbally
Mullein is a key ingredient for treating cold and flu symptoms. It has long been used for the treatment of coughs and respiratory problems.
Mullein’s prime benefits are its antispasmodic and expectorant properties.
Marshmallow is beneficial for it’s properties as a demulcent.
This means that Marshmallow forms a soothing film over mucous membranes. This is excellent at relieving minor pain and inflammation of the mucous membrane.
- 1 cup chamomile;
- 1 cup marshmallow leaf and flower;
- 1 cup mullein leaf;
- 1 cup green, or black, tea.
I hope you have enjoyed this post and that you will try one, or more, of these alternative health teas for when you feel the onset of cold and flu symptoms.
Do you know other recipes and natural remedies? Have you tried these? How were the results? Please leave a comment below, or contact us directly here.
Recommended Alternative Health Teas Ingredients.
