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Thursday, May 3, 2012

HERBAL MEDICINES FOR COUGH AND COLDS THAT YOU CAN GET FROM YOUR OWN BACKYARD

1. GINGER, CALAMONDIN/CALAMANSI, TAMARIND


Ginger / Luya

Tamarind / Sampalok






Calamondin / Calamansi

How to prepare:


Boil two pieces of ginger in a two glasses of water in 15-20 minutes just like a Salabat or Ginger Tea. Use strainer to get the juice of the ripe tamarind. Put it together with the boiling water with ginger. Add extract of 2-3 pieces of calamondin or calamansi. Add a sugar or honey. Drink it every 4 hours everyday until you feel better.


2. GUMAMELA FLOWER

Gumamela

A tea made out of a gumamela flower is a good drink for those who have colds or runny nose it will help them recover fast. A grounded leaves or flower of gumamela can be put directly at the top of your boils ( pigsa) if you have one, it will speed up the healing process of your boils (pigsa).

3. SAMBONG


Sambong

Its leaves can be prepared as a tea drink . It is a good expectorant .