Cold tea with licorice, cinnamon, cloves and chamomile

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried licorice root 🍬
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (flakes) 🌰
• 5-6 whole cloves 🌿
• 2 tsp chamomile flowers 🌼
• 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)🫚
• 1 tsp dried orange zest (optional) 🍊
• 1 liter plain water 💧

Materials

• - Pot or small pot
• - Wooden spoon 🥄
• - Sieve or strainer 🧺
• - Teapot or glass jar with lid 🍶
• - Serving cups ☕

Preparation

• 🔥 Boil water in a kettle.
• ➕ Add all ingredients to boiling water.
• 🫗 Simmer for 10 minutes.
• ⏱️ Take off the heat and cover with lid for 10-15 minutes to infuse.
• ☕ Strain and serve warm.

Administration

Observations

Effects and benefits

• Soothes sore throat
• Reduces respiratory inflammation
• Strengthens the immune system
• Relieves cold and flu symptoms
• Fluidizes bronchial secretions
• Helps eliminate toxins
• Has antibacterial effect
• Has antiviral effect
• Has antifungal effect
• Warms the body (thermogenic effect)
• Improves digestion
• Calms stomach cramps
• Reduces fever
• Relaxes muscles
• Relieves headaches
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Promotes restful sleep
• Fights dry cough
• Freshens breath
• Has antioxidant effect

Side effects

• High blood pressure (from licorice in excess)
• Insomnia (from cinnamon/cinnamon consumed in the evening)
• Gastric irritation (from sensitive stomach)
• Drug interactions (with diuretics or antihypertensives)
• Mild allergic reactions (very rare)

Contraindications

• High blood pressure (licorice can increase blood pressure)
• Pregnancy (chamomile and licorice may be contraindicated in large amounts)
• Breastfeeding
• Hormonal diseases (e.g. endometriosis - licorice may influence estrogen)
• Diabetes (seek medical advice first)
• Stomach ulcers (cinnamon/cinnamon can irritate the mucous lining)