In traditional medicine, many herbs have warming properties that help fight bacteria and viruses, boost the immune system, and support the treatment of colds and flu. Below are some common herbs and how to use them.
Lemongrass. Lemongrass essential oil has antibacterial and antiviral properties, helps clear nasal passages, reduces coughs, and lowers fever. How to use:
To make tea: Take 3-5 fresh lemongrass stalks, crush them, and steep them in boiling water. You can add honey and lemon to enhance the effect.
For steam inhalation: Combine lemongrass with ginger, perilla leaves, and mint to make a steaming solution.
Lemongrass
Perilla: Uses include relieving colds, reducing fever, inducing sweating, reducing coughs, and clearing phlegm. How to use:
Drinking perilla leaf tea: Boil perilla leaves in water and drink while it's still warm.
Combine in a steam inhalation pot: Boil perilla leaves with lemongrass, ginger, and mint for a steam bath.
Perilla
Ginger: Warming properties help warm the body, stimulate circulation, reduce coughs, loosen phlegm, and soothe sore throats. How to use:
Ginger tea: Brew 3-5 slices of fresh ginger with hot water, add honey and lemon to enhance its effects.
Foot soak: Crush ginger and boil it with water; use this water to soak your feet to improve blood circulation and relieve cold and flu symptoms.
Ginger tea
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Perilla: Helps relieve colds, reduce fever, and alleviate headaches. How to use: Brew perilla tea to drink or use in a steam inhalation remedy for colds.
Peppermint: Helps clear nasal passages, relieve congestion, reduce mild fever, and stimulate sweating. How to use: Brew peppermint tea, add a little honey to enhance the effect. Or steam inhalation with peppermint leaves helps cleanse the respiratory tract.
Below is a detailed guide on how to use several herbal remedies for colds and flu, and how to disinfect your home with steam inhalation.
Ginger and honey tea: (relieves cough, warms the body, clears nasal passages)
Ingredients: 3-5 slices of fresh ginger; 200 ml boiling water; 1 teaspoon honey; 1-2 slices of lemon.
Instructions: Boil water, add ginger, cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain out the ginger, add honey and lemon. Drink while warm, 2-3 times a day. Note: Do not drink on an empty stomach as it may cause heartburn.
Lemongrass and perilla tea: (relieves colds, reduces fever, induces sweating)
Ingredients: 3 fresh lemongrass stalks (crushed); 10 perilla leaves; 300 ml boiling water; 1 teaspoon honey or rock sugar.
Instructions: Boil water, add lemongrass and perilla leaves, cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Add honey or rock sugar, and drink while warm.
Note: For best results in relieving cold symptoms, drink after meals.
Peppermint ginger tea: (clears nasal passages, relieves congestion, makes breathing easier)
Ingredients: 5-7 mint leaves; 2-3 slices of ginger; 250 ml boiling water; 1 teaspoon honey.
Instructions: Steep mint and ginger in boiling water for 10 minutes. Add honey, stir well, and drink warm.
Note: Avoid excessive use of mint as it may irritate the stomach.
Foot soak to treat colds and flu:
Ingredients: 1 fresh ginger root (crushed); 1 handful of lemongrass leaves (cut into pieces); 2 liters of water.
Instructions: Boil ginger and lemongrass with 2 liters of water for 10 minutes. Pour into a basin and let the water cool to about 40°C (warm but not too hot). Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes before going to bed.
Note: Do not soak your feet if you have open wounds. People with diabetes should carefully check the water temperature before soaking.
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