This a cough herbal tea recipe with step by step
instructions and pictures.
The formula is focused on the whole Respiratory system recovery and supporting the body's natural detox pathways and vitality with nutrients and vitamins.
This herbal tea decoction for cough recipe will work great for flu, cold, sore throat, and other respiratory issues.
- 1/2 cup rosehips seedless and whole, both
- 1 Tbsp Marshmallow root packed
- 1 Tbsp Pau D'Arco bark
- 1 Tbsp Cat's Claw
- 1 Tbsp Nettle
- 1 Tbsp Coltsfoot
- 1 Tbsp Bergamot
- 2 Tbsp Hibiscus
- 2 Tbsp Alfalfa
- 1 Tbsp Horsetail
- 1 Tbsp Goldenrod
- 1/4 cup Honey
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Add the hard herbs in a 3+quart stainless steel pot, add about 3 quarts of COLD water over a low heat and slowly bring herb mixture to a simmering boil.
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Once it starts simmering turn down and let it simmer for 15-30 min, till some or all of the herbs sink to the bottom and the mixture have a rich brown-reddish color.
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Add your soft herbs in. Make sure the herbs are all mixed in the water and the mixture riches simmering, then turn off, and set aside. Cover the pot with a thick towel to let it cool down slowly. Let sit for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Strain the herbs into another pot, add sweetener (optional) and put in the fridge. It'll keep 3-5 days. If you are not planning on using all of it within the week, freeze the excess.
- depends on your time and preferences you can leave your herbs steeping in a warm spot for up to 8-10 hours.
- once it's done you can: strain, add honey(optional) and store in fridge. or not strain and put in fridge and strain/sweeten it as needed.
- tea stored in fridge without a sweetener will keep longer.
- you can dilute your tea to your taste with water.
- you can use your tea to make smoothies.
- you can freeze it in ice cubes and then add to your water, juice, soup...