Herbal Tea For Preventing Colds
As the temperature changes from the cold dormant Winter to the new-life of Spring a lot of people will find themselves getting sick. Here is a quick herbal tea to make to help prevent and treat colds (makes 1 serving):
Function and indication: dispersing cold. It treats those who are prone to catching colds, and feel chills, sneezing and stuffy nose.
Ingredients: Perilla leaf 30 grams, fresh ginger root 5 slices, brown sugar to taste (optional).
Preparation: place ingredients in a pot with 2 cups water, bring to boil, and reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Strain out herb. Drink tea warm
*Perilla leaf can be found at T&T Supermarket*