How to Combat a Cold with Your Garden

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ― Hippocrates

As cold season approaches, it is important to be prepared. Did you know that your garden can help quell cold symptoms? Through drinking homemade teas and consuming Vitamin C, you can potentially shorten the “cold-season”. 

(*Remember, this is an article on home remedies to alleviate cold symptoms. This is by means intended as treatment. If you are sick, see a medical professional.*)

Use the following fresh herbs to treat the corresponding symptoms:

• Sore Throat- Mint, Sage, Violet, Thyme
• Cough- Hyssop, Mint, Sage, Oregano, Thyme
• Congestions- Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
• Anytime Wellness- Echinacea, Holy Basil, Lemon Balm

Fresh herb tea recipe from https://chinesegrandma.com/2011/08/fresh-herb-tea/.

1. Boil water. Let cool in kettle for 5-10 minutes.
2. Add  herbs to teapot. Use approximately 1/4-1/2 cup of leafy herbs per cup of water. You may add more to strengthen the tea. 
3. Pour hot water over herbs and let steep for several minutes. You may use a spoon to press the fresh herbs against the teapot to release more flavor. 
4. Add a tablespoon of honey or desired sweetener.

Vitamin C is an important source in fighting a cold. Your garden may aid you as a Vitamin C rich source. Harvest and enjoy the following plants from your tower garden to keep your immune system from sinking:

• Strawberries
•  Kale
•  Sprouts 
• Broccoli
•  Yellow Peppers
• Plum

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