First, let me apologize for my sporadic posting lately. My acupuncture program is really in full gear and honestly, I’ve just been too tired! But I’ve missed it here so it’s nice to be back this morning. These days whenever I’m at school I make a big cup of medicinal tea to put back in some of those nutrients I’m burning through while trying to pay attention. I thought I’d do a weekly herbal tea recipe here. Since everyone around me seems to be hacking with a cough or burning with fever I’ve been paying close attention if I feel even a bit run down. 
My favorite recipe right now for preventing a cold when I first feel it coming is elderberry and ginger tea with honey. For 1 strong steaming cup: At least 1 teaspoon dried elderberries (only the black, ripe ones!) and 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger with a little honey or lemon to taste. Let it steep while covered for at least 20 minutes. It tastes so good and will make you sweat a bit to move that nasty cold out of your system. It’s also a really lovely purple color.
Tea cups print by Etsy shop Sollinero
October 23, 2009 at 09:43
I like when you share your potions and remedies.
October 25, 2009 at 20:18
thanks!
October 24, 2009 at 18:38
My aunt recently had a cold and SWEARS she stopped it short with elderberry. Interesting. Sounds good. Going to have to jot this one down. Thanks. Hope school is going well for you!
October 25, 2009 at 20:19
Thanks for the good wishes and I swear on elderberry just like your aunt!
xo
October 29, 2009 at 05:55
I’ve been doing this too. Except, I use tulsi (sacred basil) leaves and crushed ginger. Or a dash of turmeric powder in a cup of hot milk for my kids when they have an itchy throat.
October 29, 2009 at 09:13
Sunita thanks for telling me which remedies you use! I love the taste of tulsi, here it’s mostly marketing mixed with pomegrante or orange though. Your kids must like the color of the turmeric mixed with milk!