The following remedy comes from "Food for the Seasons", my favourite book on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's a great book for both practitioners and patients, easy to read with effective recipes that are easy to make.
When a cold is just starting, it's possible - on the first day - to stop it in its tracks before it gains strength.
3 spring onions, white parts only,
2 slices ginger, 20-cent piece size
2 sprigs mint, or 1 teaspoon dried mint
Finely chop the spring onions and ginger then add both to a saucepan with 1 and 1/2 cups boiling water. Simmer on medium heat for 5 mins then add the mint and continue to simmer for 2 mins. Drink as soon as it's cool enough. Then hop into bed covering yourself warmly to induce sweating. Continue sweating for 5-10 mins, then dry yourself off and put on dry clothes. Take it easy for the rest of the day. Be gentle with yourself for the next few days, including eating well and getting enough sleep.
"Food for the Seasons" by Prof. Wong and Kath Knapsey is available in store at Alchemy in Bellingen or online direct from the publisher at rdog.com.au
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