5 Natural Cold and Flu Remedies

 

It’s that time of year for coughing, congestion, sore throats and runny noses.  Skip the over the counter drugs and use safe, effective natural cold and flu remedies.

What better way to ease congestion and soothe a sore throat than a warm, delicious tea filled with healing herbs and essential oils?  Keep reading for three super simple, easy to prepare tea recipes.  You’ll also discover two natural cold and flu remedies to combat congestion and sore throats.

Choosing natural remedies instead of synthetic over the counter remedies will naturally strengthen your immune system.  Avoid toxins, chemicals and synthetic ingredients with potential side effects and choose natural options instead.

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Cozy up in a warm blanket and sip your cold symptoms away.

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea

Ingredients

• 1 tsp turmeric root, grated (or 1/2 tsp powder)
• 1 tsp ginger root, grated (or 1/2 tsp powder)
• pinch of black pepper
• juice of 1/2 a lemon
• 1-2 tsp raw honey
• 12 oz hot water
• Optional essential oils (only use pure therapeutic grade essential oils)
• 1 drop lemon
• 1 drop ginger
• 1 drop turmeric
• 1 drop black pepper

Directions

1. Boil water
2. Add ingredients to your favorite teacup or mug.
3. If using essential oils, mix them into the raw honey.
4. Add water, stir and sip

 

 

Clear Congestion Herbal Tea

Ingredients

• 2 tsp dried mullein
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1-2 tsp raw honey
• juice of 1/4 lemon
• optional essential oils (only use pure therapeutic grade essential oils safe for consumption)
• 1 drop lemon
• 1 drop thyme

Directions

1. Boil water
2. Add ingredients to your favorite teacup or mug.
3. If using essential oils, mix them into the raw honey.
4. Add water, stir and sip

 

 

 

 

Lemon Ginger Cayenne Tea

Ingredients

• 1 drop ginger oil
• pinch cayenne pepper
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1-2 tsp raw honey
• 12 oz hot water

Directions

1. Boil water
2. Add ingredients to your favorite teacup or mug.
3. If using essential oils, mix them into the raw honey.
4. Add water, stir and sip

 

 

 

Healing herbal teas are a great way to help you feel better when your down with a cold or flu.  Keep reading to learn simple, natural cold and flu remedies for congestion and sore throats.

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Cold Relief Essential Oil Steam

Ingredients

• 4 drops eucalyptus oil
• 4 drops melaleuca oil
• 1 large heatproof bowl (not plastic)
• Boiling water and towel

Directions

1. Combine water and oils in the bowl.
2. Drape towel over your head.
3. Carefully hover over the bowl.
4. Take slow, deep breaths.

 

 

Cough and Sore Throat Soothing Herbal Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
• 1 tablespoon licorice root
• 1 tablespoon marshmallow root
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 cup raw honey
• 4 cups cold water

Directions

1. Simmer herbs and water over low heat until the water has reduced by half.
2. Reduce heat to low.
3. Add honey and bubble gently for 10 minutes.
4. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times daily to relieve cough, sore throat and congestion.
5. Store in the refrigerator for up to four weeks.

 

 

 

Healing, herbal teas and are one way to keep yourself healthy during cold and flu season, but there are many more.  Learn more natural cold and flu remedies and prevention tips.  Download The Ultimate Guide to Natural Immunity to get started with some simple, natural and effective ways to boost your immune this season and all year long.