1
teaspoon anise seeds, crushed or ground
2-3
cinnamon sticks
1
inch of ginger, sliced
1-2
teaspoons dried loose Echinacea
Combine
spices and Echinacea in a pot with three cups of water.
Bring
to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes to make a
decoction.
Strain into a mug and add honey to taste. This is a multifunction
tea.
Anise acts as an expectorant, ginger soothes the cough,
and cinnamon has
anti-bacterial properties.