Hyssop Tea Recipe

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 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)

1 Tablespoon dried hyssop (or three tablespoons fresh)
8 oz. boiling water
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
1 Tablespoon honey

Pour boiling water over hyssop leaves and let steep in a covered container for 10 minutes. Add lemon and honey. Drink slowly and inhale the hyssop steam deep into your lungs. You can repeat twice daily.