Lotus Root Tea

This tea helps dissolve excess mucus in the respiratory system, and eases coughing. This tea is most effective when prepared from fresh lotus root. However, if fresh is not available, you may use dried lotus root or lotus root powder.

With fresh lotus root:

1. Wash the root and grate 1/2 cup. Place the pulp in a piece of cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice.

2. Place the juice in a saucepan with an equal amount of water. Add a pinch of sea salt or a few drops of shoyu/soy sauce.

3. Bring to a boil, and let simmer gently on a low flame for 2-3 minutes. Drink this tea, which should be thick and creamy, while hot. You may also add a few drops of grated ginger juice toward the end if your condition permits.

With dried lotus root:

1. Place one-third ounce (about 10 grams) of dried lotus root in one cup of water. Let it sit for a few minutes until soft, then chop finely.

2. Return the finely chopped lotus root to the soaking water. Add a pinch of sea salt or a few drops of shoyu/soy sauce.

3. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer gently for approximately 15 minutes.

4. Strain the liquid and drink while hot. You may also add a few drops of grated ginger juice toward the end if your condition permits.

With lotus root powder:

1. Use one teaspoon of lotus powder per person and per serving. Add one cup of cold water per teaspoon of powder and stir to dissolve.

2. Add a pinch of sea salt or a few drops of shoyu/soy sauce. You may also add a couple of drops of grated ginger juice if your condition permits.

3. Heat on a low flame, but do not boil. Turn off the heat when liquid begins to simmer. Drink while hot.


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