Cold and Flu Tea 1 part peppermint 1 part yarrow 1 part boneset 1 part elder flower A few drops of vinegar and honey to taste Place two to four tablespoons of the herb mixture into an empty glass, ceramic, or stainless steel container. Boil a quart of water; pour over herbs; cover; steep for at least ten minutes, then strain. The tea will become more bitter the longer you brew it, so feel free to adjust the vinegar and honey to taste. Sleepytime Tea 1 part valerian 1 part passionflower 1 part skullcap To make a quart of tea, place two to four tablespoons of the herb mixture in a glass, ceramic, or stainless steel container; boil water and pour over herbs; cover and steep for at least 10 minutes; strain. Soothing Tea 1 part oatstraw 1 part linden flower 1 part lemon balm 1 part passionflower Place two to four tablespoons of herbs in a glass, ceramic, or stainless steel container; boil water and pour herbs; cover and steep for at least 10 minutes; strain. Cold Prevention 1 part horsetail 1 part alfalfa 1 part nettle 1 part red clover 1 part red raspberry Licorice, orange peel, or anise seed to taste Pour a quart of boiling water over two to four tablespoons of herbs; cover and steep for at least 10 minutes--even overnight; strain. Laxative Tea - Drink At Bedtime 1 part senna leaves 1 part buckthorn bark 1 part anise seed 1 part fennel seed 1/2 part licorice root Steep 1 tablespoon in 1-1/2 cups boiling hot water for 10 minutes. Sweeten as desired Digestion 2 parts peppermint leaf 1 part fennel seed 1 part anise seed 1/2 part ginger root Steep 1 tablespoon in 1 cup boiling water. Sip slowly. Immunity Booster - three cups a day during cold or flu 2 parts echinacea root 1 part hyssop 1 part peppermint leaf 1 part thyme Steep 2 tablespoons in 1 cup of boiling hot water. Sore Throat/Laryngitis 1 part marshmallow root 1 part mullein 1 part licorice root 1 part blue malva flowers Mix in equal parts. Steep 1 teaspoon in 1/2 cup boiling hot water. Sweeten with honey or rice syrup. Ginseng Tonic Tea - for fatigue 1 part white Asian ginseng root 1 part red Asian ginseng root 1/2 part Chinese licorice root 1/2 part Chinese red jujube date Steep 1 tablespoon in 1 cup of boiling hot water.