A simple home remedy tea for your cold or flu that will hydrate you, soothe your throat and help boost your body’s natural defenses. Warm teas help to liquefy mucous and relieve congested noses. For children dilute this tea 1/4 cup of tea with 3/4 cup with water.
Flu Brew
Ingredients:
500 ml boiled water
3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
2.5 cm of fresh ginger grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lemon, juiced
Honey to taste
Method:
Add the garlic, ginger and cayenne to the boiled water in a teapot and leave for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes add the juice of 1 lemon and some honey to taste (preferably locally sourced).
Prevention
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