Herbal Teas for Fever

Ingredients

Sage and Peppermint

• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried peppermint
• 1 cup water, barely boiled

Fenugreek, Thyme and Cayenne

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered cayenne

Instructions

Sage and Peppermint

Certain Native American tribes treated fever with sage. The peppermint has an overall cooling influence.

1. Place the herbs in a teapot. Pour the boiling water over them. Cover, and steep for 15 minutes.
2. Strain and sweeten with honey, if desired.
3. Sip SLOWLY while warm, up to 3 cups a day.

Fenugreek, Thyme and Cayenne

Three ancient herbs combine in this gentle fever remedy.

1. Bring the water to a boil in a glass or stainless steel pan. Add the fenugreek seeds, reduce heat to medium-high, and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place the thyme in a teapot. Pour the unstrained fenugreek decoction over the thyme, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain, stir in the cayenne, and sweeten with honey, if desired.
4. Sip slowly while warm.