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Sinus Soup
Herbal Recipe
Many of the ingredients in this tea can be easily grown by you. This tea is great for sinus problems and congestion associated with the common cold. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or cauldron. Blend clockwise while focusing on an open and airy type of feeling. Say the following or similar words of power while you stir to empower the mixture:
Cleansed air after the rain;
breathe deeply, without strain.
Open skies on cloudless days,
clear my mind from the foggy haze.
Here is the ingredients list, this makes a large batch you can share with family and friends during cold or sinus season:
1 small handfull (about 1/4 cup) dried thyme
1 small handfull (about 1/4 cup) dried feverfew flowers
1 large handfull (about 3/4 cup) dried peppermint leaves
1 Tablespoon dried and rubbed or crushed sage
These can be made into a tea, but for the most effective 'sinus soup' combine 1 heaping tablespoon of the herbal mixture with 2 cups of water that has been seasoned with chicken or vegetarian boullion.
Crush and then chop about 5 'toes' or pieces of fresh garlic and add them to the soup, then add about 2 teaspoons of ginger root powder or 2 slices of peeled fresh ginger root. Simmer over very low heat for about 3 minutes and serve hot.
Notes: It is normal to sweat when taking this medicine, it has strong purifing and diaphoretic properties. Your nose will run for about 1/2 an hour, but should then be clear. I like to add about a teaspoon of cayenne, but a dash may be enough for most people.
