ginger has been used for thousands of years in chinese medicine to treat stomach disorders like persistent nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, loss of appetite or anorexia. but it also treats mild lung disorders, like upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis or a simple cold and cough. it reduces toxicity which means it is anti-bacterial, and [...]
summer is the season of iced tea. and what better than a naturally sweet, caffeine-free tea that’s easy to make on the cheap. all you need is a few sticks of cinnamon, some water and some time on the stove.
depending on how much sap the cinnamon bark contains, the tea will vary in sweetness. experiment [...]
last year when i went to san francisco to visit my friends rose and kim, rose made sweet basil and mint iced tea for a picnic we had in golden gate park. it was simply wonderful and refreshing to drink while spending a beautiful summer day outdoors.
you may not think of basil as an herb [...]