I think anybody that knows me, or lives within a 2 miles radius, or reads this blog, is aware that I was pretty sick with a bad case of man-flu last week. Cough, cough and bad cough that won't let you rest. Days that drag while high on sirup, flu meds, constant cépacols intake AND Aérius (yeah, remember those seasonal allergies? They don't give a dang) So at some point I decided to come up with a more natural feel good concoction. Well informed adults around me (read: my mother, and my mother-in-law) advised me to use fir balsam oil as much as needed, it's a good remedy for viruses. Eucalyptus oil is also pretty common to help with bronchi congestion.
Here it goes! I figure other people will get sick eventually during the winter season, this might be helpful!
Get yourself some fresh sage. I find the taste of sage very soothing, and it helps better the flavor of the strong oils. If you have fresh eucalyptus, you can also use that. I heard that thyme is super good for sinus congestion, if this is what is going on with you, use thyme!! Even dry leaves will do, but use a lot. Personally, I was more chest-congested, and did not have any thyme at home. (I am aware that you might not have any of those fresh herbs at home, when you are sick, dry thyme is probably your best option!!)
You can rub your chest and back with those. It actually feels reeeeaaaallyyyyyy gooooood. Seriously, it was the only thing that helped me come down.
As well as a couple eucalyptus oil drops, and 1 or 2 fir balsam oil drops, put some spoonfuls of honey in the mug you'll be drinking from. If you have a bit of a difficult palate, be generous on the honey. Those flavors are strong, and the sweeter your tea is, the less bothering they will be. Also, honey is great with sore throats. DAH.
Once your water has boiled, infuse your sage leaves with a tea bag of your choice. I went with mint tea. Mint is great to help clear your bronchi, and sooth your stomach. (that might be angry with all those pills...) It's also usually caffein free, which will let you rest once you're done drinking this hot baby.
xox