In Chinese Herbal Medicine “Ginger” is used in a variety of different formulas.
Today I’ll give you a simple ginger tea recipe to help ward off common cold and flu.

Ginger has a pungent and spicy taste and has various natural chemicals which helps stimulate our body’s immune system.
Ginger tea has been used as a home remedy for thousands of years to ward off common cold and flu.
Ginger is readily available in many grocery stores and it’s very easy to make.

Ginger Tea Recipe:
water, 4 cups
2-inch piece of fresh ginger root
honey or brown sugar

Directions:

Wash the ginger root and slice it into thin slices.
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
Once it is boiling, add the ginger.
Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Strain the tea and add brown sugar or honey to taste. (don’t add too much)

Drink it warm, at least 3 cups a day, preferably in the morning before you go out and throughout the day.

You can always add more ginger to adjust the strength of the tea.

Lastly if you already feel that you are about to catch a cold or flu, we have herbal formulas that can help with quick recovery.