Herbal tea 1: Effective against respiratory allergies, this tea is brewed using a mixture of herbs. Take 250 gm of green tea leaves, 50 gm Banapsha, 25 gm Mulethi (licorice), 12.5 gm black pepper, 12.5 gm cinnamon, 25 gm green tulsi leaves, 12.5 gm saunth (dry ginger powder). Mix all the ingredients in a copper or earthen utensil and ensure that there is no concentration of a specific herb in one part of the concoction. Stir well to make sure that the mixture is evenly distributed. Then store it in a glass jar. Take one teaspoon of this mixture in a ceramic or glass cup and pour hot water in it. Cover and let the tea brew for 5 minutes. Sip without sugar or milk. This mixture remains potent for up to 60 days.

Thyme tea: This tea is a very effective immunity booster especially against viral, fungal and bacterial infections and can be had at any time of the day. Take 8-10 leaves of the thyme plant and steep in hot water as described above. Dry thyme can also be used but the quantity of herb should be doubled in that case.

Herbal Tea 2: Accumulation of mucous is usually a symptom of an aggravation of Kapha
Dosha. To counter this take half a teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon clove powder, 1/2 teaspoon of powdered cardamom seeds and a pinch of cinnamon. To this mixture add a cup of boiling water. Cover and filter after five minutes. You can sweeten this with honey or misri and drink three to four times a day.