A good home remedy for respiratory diseases, such as the flu, cold and cough with phlegm, is thyme tea because it has expectorant properties that help eliminate phlegm, making breathing easier.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of thyme, 1 cup boiling water, to taste
Method of preparation
Add the thyme to the cup of boiling water, cover and let it warm for 5 minutes. Filter, sweeten to taste and then drink. You can drink this tea 3 to 4 times a day.
In addition to drinking this tea, you can add thyme to soup, meat, rice, vegetables and salads.
However, thyme tea is contraindicated in pregnancy and in case of heart failure and enterocolitis.
A good tip to fight the flu and cold is to wear clothes suitable for the season, not to be barefoot and to avoid drafts.
Useful links:
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Carrot Flu Syrup
