Hyssop Tea Recipe


Try hyssop tea when you have a head cold? 


Have a sinus headache? Allergies have you sniffling and miserable? Got a cold you just can't shake? Feel better with a steaming cup of hyssop tea. Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) has been the herb of choice in treating upper respiratory problems for centuries. It can clear you sinus passages, sooth a sore throat and relax tense and frazzled nerves.

Hyssop Tea Recipe (Not for use by pregnant or nursing women)

Ingredients:
  • 1 Tablespoon dried hyssop (or three tablespoons fresh)
  • 8 oz. boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
Directions:
  1. Pour boiling water over hyssop leaves and let steep in a covered container for 10 minutes. 
  2. Add lemon and honey. Strain and drink slowly. 
  3. Inhale the hyssop steam deep into your lungs. Enjoy



Note: Please, do not attempt to treat medical problems without consulting a medical professional. Herbs, even those you used in cooking, can be potentially harmful if ingested often or in high concentrations. They can also interact with other medications, like over the counter preparations and prescription drugs, by amplifying, weakening or changing their effects.

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