How To

How to Make an Herbal Sinus Soup

Contributor
By eHow Contributing Writer
(4 Ratings)

This soup is made from natural ingredients and provides relief from sinus congestion. Keep a fresh batch on hand during cold, flu and allergy season.

From Quick Guide: Treat Colds and Flus
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Glass bowl
  • Non-reactive cooking pot
  • Pure water
  • Chicken or vegetable bouillon
  • Fresh garlic
  • Ginger root powder or peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup dried thyme
  • Dried feverfew flowers
  • 3/4 cup dried peppermint leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried, rubbed or crushed sage
  1. Step 1

    Place the dry herbs in the glass bowl and mix together thoroughly.

  2. Step 2

    Mix 1 tbsp. of the above herb mixture into 2 cups of liquid bouillon.

  3. Step 3

    Chop and crush several cloves of the fresh garlic and mix them into the soup.

  4. Step 4

    Mix in 2 tsps. of ginger powder. You also may use a few slices of freshly peeled ginger.

  5. Step 5

    Simmer over a very low heat for approximately 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings
  • You can also add a dash of cayenne to the soup. The cayenne will open things up and helps purify your blood.
  • Your nose may have a clear discharge for about an hour.
  • It is normal to perspire when taking this herbal mixture, as it has purifying effects on the body systems.
Resources

Comments  

Flag This Comment

on 6/19/2009 thanks! http://tamiflushop.us/product/tamiflu.html

AbbyNormal said

Flag This Comment

on 1/13/2008 This is very good!

Post a Comment

Post a Comment
  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Get Free Health Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US

Live Strong Partner
Livestrong_eHow Health