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Therapeutic Drink to Ward Off Colds

This therapeutic drink to wards off colds is an healing herbal tonic of ginger, lemon, fenugreek, and anise with magic Moroccan powers. Best cold remedy we know of for coughs or a sore throat. Also helps with the flu.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 18

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • Small piece ginger, crushed, or 1/4-inch piece dried ginger*
  • 1/4 lemon, preferably organic
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 scant teaspoon anise seeds
  • Honey, to taste, (optional)
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Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil. Add the ginger, lemon, fenugreek, and anise seeds, cover, and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the tea into a mug and stir in honey to taste, if desired. Inhale the aroma and sip the tea while it's hot.

Notes

*Dried Ginger Note

Not to be confused with ground ginger, dried ginger is an actual chunk of ginger that has been dehydrated and turns a little gnarly. Simply break off about 1/4 inch for this recipe, or slightly more or less, depending on personal preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1therapeutic mug | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g