A Cold and Flu season tea
Did you know, that tamiflu, a drug used to treat flu symptoms, is derived from star anise, an anti-viral plant that been used by Chinese medicine herbalists for centuries? When it comes to staying healthy during the flu season, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture have a lot to offer. Acupuncture for prevention can prevent colds and flus by building up the immune system with just a few needles inserted into key points along the body’s energy pathways. If you already have a cold or flu, it assists the body in a speedier recovery. Here is a tea recipie that has star anise and other warming anti-viral and anti-bacterial spices.
Recipie for 4 servings: Ingredients- 4 oz ginger root sliced, 4 tab honey, 5 cardomom pods, 1 star anise, 10 cloves, juice of 1 lemon (or orange)
Directions: 1. add sliced ginger, star anise and cardamom to 4.5 cups of boiling water, 2.simmer for 20 mintes 3. add in cloves simmer for additional 5 minutes 4.turn off heat and add the lemon juice 5. Strain out the spices and add the honey and enjoy!