In February my husband came down with a bad case of flu with a terrible cough. I found this traditional recipe online and made it, he said it was delicious and really helped him feel better.

The core of the pineapple contains bromelain which helps thin the mucus along with the cayenne pepper and the honey and ginger are soothing for sore throats.

I painted the design using water colours and pen and ink and put it all together with Photoshop.

I hope people find this recipe useful as it's the most tasty cough remedy we've ever tasted!

Olive leaf tea: Recent studies proved that the leaves of olives contain olearopein, a potent antiviral and antibacterial constituent, which improves circulation and lowers blood sugar levels. When taken daily the tea can lower high blood pressure and increases natural immunity. It is known to energize and treats chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, cystitis, fevers, flu, disorientation, dizziness, and depression.

Meanwhile cold tea can be used as a wash to treat cuts, rashes, itchiness and sunburn.

Source: Margaret Roberts

Mead is a wine made with honey as the sugar source--a melomel is a mead with fruit added. This recipe creates approximately 5 gallons of melomel.

Fermented beetroot juice. Natural probiotic will boost your immune and digestion system and will improve the absorption of minerals.

An herbal tea recipe for boosting the immune system

This is a classic herbal remedy for colds and sore throat

A delicious herbal tea made of hibiscus petals!

Aromatic black tea with rose buds. Make sure you use quality black tea, like Assam or even English Breakfast will be fine, add 2 rose buds per cup to the tea pot, let it be for 3 minutes and enjoy a comforting cup of tea.

Flower Teas

two women drinking violet lemonade one spring night in the garden.

Camomile tea is always a good idea!

I thought of this drink when toning my face with rose water. The same day I made myself a martini with lavender infused gin, vermouth and dash of rose water. It became my favourite flowery drink.

Summer days in a bottle but be patient! It takes at least three years to make!!

Edible flower teas are such a source of calmness and deliciousness.

This prohibition-era classic has bright, crisp flavors, perhaps originally intended to mask the harshness of inferior gin. Fast forward to present day – this cocktail still makes for smooth sipping. In fact, it’s often billed as the gin drink for the non-gin drinker. Adding lavender highlights the floral notes of the honey without compromising the spirit of this timeless cocktail.