Immunity Tea
Immunity tea combines a variety of fresh or dried herbs to increase your defenses for the season ahead.
Drink two cups daily for ultimate results.
This immunity tea recipe makes 1 quart.
- 2 tablespoons astragalus
- 1 tablespoon ginger (if dried, used cut and sifted)
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon lemon balm
- Honey to taste
- Simmer the astragalus, ginger, and lemon peel in a quart of water for 20 minutes while covered.
- Turn off heat and add the lemon balm; cover and steep for another 20 minutes.
- Strain and discard the herbs.
- Add a touch of honey per cup of hot tea.
- The tea will keep in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Heat it up before drinking.
Home Remedies using Immunity Tea:
Benefits and Uses of Immunity Tea:
Astragalus:
Astragalus boosts the function of white blood cells (T cells), which are important to the immune system and help to destroy invading germs.
Astragalus, also known as huang qi, is a well-known traditional Chinese herb.
There are many potential immune-boosting benefits associated with taking astragalus.
This herb is good for colds, flu, immune-deficiency related problems, cancer, and tumors.
Astragalus helps to aid the adrenal gland function and digestion, as well as increasing metabolism, producing spontaneous sweating, promoting healing, and providing energy to combat fatigue and prolonged stress.
Ginger:
Ginger is said to “warm the interior and expel the cold”, and that seems to be true.
Ginger has antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-rhinoviral properties.
Ginger is a wonder herb. It has many uses and is recommended for a variety of ailments such as nausea and is an excellent detoxifier.
Ginger is known to fight inflammation, cleanse the colon, reduce spasms and cramps, and stimulate circulation.
Recognized as a strong antioxidant and effective antimicrobial agent for sores and wounds, ginger also protects the liver and stomach and is useful for bowel disorders, circulatory problems, arthritis, fever, headache, hot flashes, indigestion, morning sickness, motion sickness, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting.
Lemon Balm:
Lemon balm and lemon peel add a citrus flavor and gentle anti-viral properties.
Lemon balm, when taken internally, has been found to ease anxiety and help with insomnia.
Laboratory tests show us that lemon balm has antiviral properties, which prevent viruses from attaching to cells.
Honey:
Honey is used to promote energy and healing. It is a natural antiseptic.
It is unlikely you will find this tea in any commercially prepared tea mix.
You can find the herbs in a health food store and select the herbs for your immunity tea individually; mix and store in an air-tight container away from light to preserve freshness and essential healing properties.
Use the tea within six months.
Side Effects of Immunity Tea:
Astragalus is not harmful to the average person and is most often used with other herbs.
Astragalus may cause a mild upset stomach and can possibly interact with other medications and herbs.
It's possible astragalus could lower blood sugar, blood pressure, and cause allergic reactions.
