Wednesday, May 31, 2006

For An Itchy, Tickly Throat with No Cough

Licorice tea

Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, or gan cao) tastes good and benefits all the body organs. It is particularly soothing for the lungs and throat. You can buy the thinly sliced dried root in plastic packages in Chinese markets.

6-7 pieces of dried licorice root
tea of your choice
3 cups (850ml) water

Put 6-7 pieces of Chinese licorice into a teapot with some tea of your choice. Bring water to boil and pour into the pot. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before drinking.

Enjoy!

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