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Decoction for Colds and Flu

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Decoction for Colds and Flu

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A delicious, soothing herbal brew that also acts as a cleansing medicine
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger root
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 cardamom pod (optional)
  • 1 clove (optional)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
  • honey, to taste
Serves: 1 Preparation: 5 Cook Time: 10 Total Time: 15min whats this
 

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients, except for the honey, in a small saucepan.
  2. Add cups water, bring to the boil and simmer for minutes.
  3. Strain through a fine sieve or tea strainer and add honey to taste.
  4. This can be drank as a tea. Note: Not suitable for babies or small children
  5. The information and recommendations given on iVillage are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you are in any doubt about your health, please consult your GP.

 

Source: Jo Evans

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