Put the kettle on

by Barb Jarmoska

Winter. Time to curl up in front of the fireplace with a blanket over your legs, a good book in your lap and a steaming cup of tea in your hands. If you find yourself chasing away a winter cold or flu, the best choice for that steaming mug is a potent herbal brew. Cup of Blessing teas are very powerful liquid medicinals that can be sweetened or flavored to taste according to the detailed package instructions. There are 70 servings in a single container – making these teas the best bargain in herbal medicine you’ll find anywhere. Cup of Blessing is my own line of teas – available only at Freshlife and on the store’s web site, www.freshlife.com. This winter, if a cold steals your vitality or a flu bug bites, sip healing and blessing in your cup.

CoughNoMore-T is a soothing, anti-inflammatory cough suppressant. This blend of fenugreek, wild cherry bark, thyme, horehound, and eucalyptus helps to loosen phlegm and reduce inflammation and irritation. Use during the day to quiet the cough and at bedtime to promote more restful sleep.

Bronci-T is the choice for anyone prone to bronchitis. It contains herbs with years of historical use in respiratory disease. These include elcampane, horehound, hyssop, pleurisy root and others.

For sore throats and laryngitis, nothing beats Throat-T. Just one cup can bring immediate relief as the slippery elm, mullein and sage ease a parched throat. If your throat feels particularly hot, cool down the Throa-T to help to pull the heat from the inflamed tissues. Room temperature only – no ice!

T-4-2 / Cold and Flu is exactly what its name implies. The blend compliments your own natural immune response to any bacterial or viral disease. Echinacea, goldenseal, angelica, boneset and elderflower pack an immune wallop! (This blend is not intended for children under four years of age.)

This cold and flu season, try Cup of Blessing teas and discover the healing power of herbal medicines.