Ingredients: Mullein leaf, Peppermint, Marshmallow root, Licorice root, Sage
Directions: Pour 8 oz. of boiling water over 1 tsp of tea. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Mullein is an expectorant, which means it helps the body expel excess mucus, usually by helping make your coughs more productive. Mullein contains chemicals that might help fight certain infections. People use mullein for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, colds, cough, whooping cough, tuberculosis, hoarseness, earaches, chills, flu.
Peppermint is a hybrid plant that has been shown to help with skin conditions, headaches, cold and flu, nausea, and irritable bowel syndrome. Components found in peppermint leaves may help balance energy levels and assist with fatigue. Peppermint tea has a number of other benefits, including curing nausea, relieving menstrual cramps and other muscle spasms, and soothing skin rashes.
Marshmallow root relieves the swelling and irritation of the mucous membranes and calms the respiratory system. Marshmallow root helps soothe irritated mucous membranes due to:
Asthma
Bronchitis
Common cold/sore throat
Cough
Inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
Indigestion
Stomach ulcers
Skin inflammation
Licorice root contains beneficial compounds like glycyrrhizin, which has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It acts as a demulcent, a soothing, coating agent, and as an expectorant, meaning it helps get rid of phlegm. Licorice root benefits a sore throat or coughs immensely as an effective expectorant, helping to loosen and expel mucus that the cough is trying to eliminate.
Sage has antimicrobial and antiviral properties that can help protect against infections and support a healthy immune system.
Drink plenty of water and consult with your doctor before consuming.
