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Taste the best teas in the world
In winter, colds reappear. Although benign, they tire you out and cause symptoms such as sore throat, cough, headache, blocked nose and fever. Natural remedies are a good way of preventing the onset of colds or mitigating their effects. Among them, herbal cold remedies offer many health benefits. Infusions of certain plants, fruits or flowers can help you through the winter. Here are a few natural products you can use to make your own herbal teas.
Thyme is an aromatic plant regularly used in infusions and teas. In addition to its flavor, thyme tea is excellent for shortening the duration of a cold and calming respiratory symptoms. Thyme soothes coughs and has an expectorant effect. Thyme infusions also relieve inflammation and sore throats. What's more, thyme is said to contain natural antioxidants, which help strengthen the body's defenses against colds. To prepare a good herbal tea against colds, infuse three grams of dried leaves or dilute thyme hydrosol in hot water.
Rosemary is another aromatic plant that can be infused in boiling water to make an anti-cold herbal tea. After a few minutes, the essential oil of rosemary is released from the beverage. The plant's essential oils are said to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Rosemary tea is also said to improve blood circulation. Thanks to these benefits, it helps reduce headaches during colds.
Rich in vitamin C, lemon is a good product to incorporate into your herbal tea against colds. Squeeze an organic lemon or let lemon peel infuse for a few minutes. With its antioxidant activity, vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system. It also helps combat winter fatigue. If you find the infusion too tart, add a spoonful of honey. Honey naturally sweetens your herbal tea against colds. Lemon also goes wonderfully well with ginger.
Herbal teas are good natural remedies for sore throats. This is particularly true of sage leaf infusions. Sage is said to have astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Simply immerse sage in boiling water for a few minutes, and you've got an anti-cold herbal tea that soothes sore throats.
Eucalyptus is a plant that relieves your symptoms. It has a soothing effect on the respiratory tract, throat, pharynx and vocal cords. You can use eucalyptus leaves or eucalyptus hydrosol, diluted in a cup of hot water, to make your own herbal tea against colds. Eucalyptus essential oils are often used. However, they should not be used without medical advice.
In winter, temporary colds or flu can cause an unpleasant fever. Elderflower is one of the plants that promote sweating and thus lower fever. Elderflower herbal teas also support the immune system. In fact, black elderberry contains polyphenols that help prevent illness or reduce its symptoms. Finally, elderflower-based cold tea is said to help treat minor respiratory tract infections.
Colds are synonymous with blocked noses and sinuses. Break away from your pack of tissues with peppermint leaf tea. Antibacterial and antiviral, peppermint is a good natural remedy for fighting colds. The infusion releases menthol, a compound that unclogs sinuses and the nose. Peppermint is also said to help break down mucus and relieve sore throats. In addition to its benefits for the respiratory tract, peppermint provides a cooling sensation, ideal for feverish conditions. This anti-cold tea is said to relax muscles and improve blood circulation. All this helps relieve flu and cold symptoms, especially aches and headaches. You now have all you need to make your own herbal tea to combat colds. You can brew these ingredients on their own or combine them. In this way, you can combine the flavours and benefits of each product. If you're short of time, opt for a ready-made recipe, such as our organic thyme-rosemary-lemon infusion.