LEARNING AT THE POTTER'S WHEEL

I read about this recipe from an article I saw on Bulk Herb Store's web site. It would be difficult for me to explain adequately how well it relieves congestion. If you are suffering with the head-throbbing, packed sinuses that tug at your inner ear whenever you swallow, this stuff is for you. We like it because it is natural, gentle and EFFECTIVE.

Place 1 teaspoon of fresh, minced garlic in 6 oz hot water. Steep for 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Honey to taste.

Today, I had a house full of stuffy kiddos, so I prepared a larger batch. I minced a large elephant clove of garlic and placed it into a large stainless steel mesh tea ball. After the filtered water boiled on the stove, I poured it over the tea ball in a tea pot and let it steep, covered. Meanwhile, I made a show of setting out special cups and saucers for our 'tea.' *wink*

I put a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into each cup and placed the honey jar on the table. After 15 minutes, I poured the garlic tea into each cup with a generous teaspoon of honey. They drank it down like it was nectar. No more stuffy noses! Hooray *smile*

My children now ask for this 'special tea' if they so much as sneeze. It’s important to use a fresh garlic clove as pills, tablets, powders & etc. have had their beneficial properties processed out. Also, because this is in the form of a tea, we haven’t seen any of the problems with lingering odor or indigestion.

One other caution: have a tissue ready because after just a few sips, that stuff will leave your head -- and you will feel WONDERFUL!