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Capsicum Cold Remedy and Tonic

Monday, 26 May 2008

Description

Dr. J. Michael Queen swears by this remedy's astringent, mucous-reducing and general stimulating qualities. Use this regularly as a tonic for general health, or specifically to treat cold symptoms.

Ingredients

At a glance

Cuisine

American

Ingredient

Vegetable

Cooking Method

No Cook

Heat Level

Chile

Cayenne

Meal/Course

Drink

Serves

1 inch-long piece of ginger root
1 1/4 cups very hot (not boiling) water
1 round tablespoon lavender flower
Frozen lemonade concentrate, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Methods/steps

Mash the ginger root in a garlic press, then place the juice and pulp into a small glass bowl. Add the hot water and lavender, and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain the liquid into a cup, then add the lemonade concentrate and cayenne. Drink the entire mixture.

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