Winter wellness

Now,for those who eat non vegetarians,

Oysters are high in protein,calcium,iron and Zinc.

Grains,fortified cereals,cashews,beans,crabs are high in Zinc.

Now, what about HERBS that help immune function in Winter.

These herbs can be taken as tinctures or as herbal teas.

My favorite is Ginger tea,recipe follows

Echinacea ( echinacea purpurea)

Elderberry, we carry elderberry syrups in office which is good for fighting coughs and colds.

(Sambucus nigra)

Astragalus has been used in Chinese medicine for a long tome.

(Astragalus membranaceus)

Eucalyptus

Adding leaves to warm water and inhaling vapors reduces congestion.

Do not drink the water or the eucalyptus oil.

Eucalyptus comes as an essential oil that can be added to water and then inhaled.

(Eucalyptus globules)

Eleuthero also known as Siberian ginseng.

It is available in tincture form.

Tea can be made with using a pinch of Eulethero,cardamom,ginger,cinnamon.simmer for 15 to 20 minutes,strain and sip on it.

( Euletherococcus senticosus)

Mullein ( mulethi sticks, as I knew it.

Make a tea with mullein leaves or dry sticks,add honey and lemon to curb bitterness.

(Verbascum Thapsus)

TULSI I have lot of experience,personal using some of these herbs.

Now tulsi tea bags are available and can be obtained from my office.

(Ocimum sanctum )

Ginger

Ginger is versatile,my favorite

Ginger is good gor coughs,colds,stomach problems,nausea,and as antiinflammatory .

(Zingibar officinale)