Traditional Herbal Warmth: A Comforting Recipe

Explore traditional herbal drinks used in folk wellness practices for comfort and warmth.

I don’t know about you, but as I grew older, my preference for hot drinks shifted from coffee to tea. There’s something about the scent of freshly ground herbs and that warm feeling of “healthiness” after each cup that gets to me.

Now, I’ve tried dozens of herbal teas over the past 12 years to help soothe my lungs. Some of my personal favorites include the Mullein Tea, and the classic ginger-honey-lemon mix. But for today, I would like to share with you an all natural remedy for asthma, bronchitis, cough, and other lung diseases that uses… wait for it… onions as a base! 

Red onions. Interesting ingredient, huh? In many cultures around the world, red onions are considered as an all natural remedy for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. And as we know, people with lung problems are familiar with inflammation and bacteria accumulation in the form of phlegm. Which is why the combination of red onions and honey in this recipe is the perfect blend of natural ingredients for people with respiratory problems.