With change in weathers comes allergies and the most common allergy symptom is sinus infection! Sinus infection can make your nose runny or clogged and can also proceed to the throat and cause sore throat and cough. Ayurvedic teas always work the best for sinus infection and below is one such ayurvedic ginger tea recipe to treat and/or prevent sinus infections:
BENEFITS:
Ginger- Ginger has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that helps treat sinus infection and soothes the respiratory tract.
Lemon juice- Lemon juice helps balance the natural micro flora of respiratory tract and also kills infectious microbes. It soothes the respiratory tract and treats and/or prevent sinus infection.
Turmeric- Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that help treat sinus infection.
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Things you need-
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 inch ginger sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Directions-
In a cup, add hot water and add in ginger slices. Add in lemon juice and turmeric and stir.
Put a lid on the cup ad let it infuse for around 5 minutes. Do not strain, consume warm. You can throw away ginger slices after you are finished drinking.
