TCM Fall Herbal Tea Cough Remedy

Fall
The season of Lung & Large Intestine
Fall is a time of change on both in our bodies and our climate and environment. The air temperature has changed and the sun has made its shift into the coolness of fall and winter.  When the air temperatures changes our lungs and respiratory system feel a greater impact as the body has to shift gears from keeping our bodies cool from the summer months to protecting us from the direct impact of cooler temperatures by warming the body for the winter months.  The lungs and the skin are the first organs to feel the direct impact of the cooler temperature which can create more stress on the body which then gives a direct pathway for the body to become tired and become susceptible to colds, flus and coughs.  Enjoy these TCM herbal tea cough remedies.

Wet Cough (dry and exportate )
Ginger, cinnamon and black peppercorn tea
1- 1 inch piece of ginger sliced or grated
1 teaspoon cinnamon (Vietnamese)
4 cups of water
10 black whole peppercorns

Bring all ingredents to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain Drink 1 cup 3 times per day.

Dry cough
Pear, lemon, cinnamon, and honey tea
1 pear sliced or juiced
2 cups water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 lemon squeezed
Add cayenne if sore throat is present.

Add pears, cinnamon to water, boil for 5 minutes. Let steep for 10 minutes.
Add honey to taste.

Andrea Plichta, LAc, HHP, MSTOM, is an Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, and Pilates & Barre Instructor
at Eight Elements West, an Institute for Somatic Education and Integrative Wellness.