A sore throat is not only one of the most common illnesses in winter, it is also the most common symptom of many other serious diseases. Luckily, herbal teas can prevent most of these illnesses even if they can’t cure them. Yes – they can be used as preventative and can’t be used as medicine. They can’t save you once you get ill so be sure to drink the right herbal teas to boost your immune system.

Drinking warm herbal teas eases sinuses and lungs. Moreover, some of those herbal teas can even cure fatigue, indigestion and cough. You can also use herbal teas to support treatment so unite the power of medicine with alternative medicine.

10. Rose Hip Tea

• The rose hip is full of vitamin C, which can be obtained by brewing.
• It boosts the immune system.
• You can it drink up to 3 cups a day.

9. Echinacea Tea

• It boosts the immune system and metabolism.
• It prevents upper respiratory tract infection.
• You can it drink up to 2 cups a day.

8. Hibiscus Tea

• It contains antioxidants and vitamin C to support the immune system.
• You can it drink up to 3 cups a day.

7. Linden Tea

• Breathing in its steam can unclog and clear the stuffy nose.
• Linden tea can relieve a sore throat and cough.
• It was used to treat the infection before the advent of modern medicine.

6. Sage Tea

• It prevents upper respiratory tract infection.
• It eases flu-related stomach ache.

5. Chamomile Tea

• Also known as “sleep tea”, which is a great thing when you consider “winter blues”.
• It eases a sore throat.

4. Ginger Tea

• It prevents cold and eases a cough.
• It soothes indigestion and many other stomach disorders.
• Ginger and lemon create the perfect combination.

3. Cinnamon Tea

• It eliminates almost every symptom of the cold.
• It eases a sore throat and contains antioxidants.

2. Mint Tea

• Mint contains a compound called “menthol”.
• Menthol acts as an analgesic & antioxidant and reduces inflammation.
• Menthol is also used to clear the stuffy nose, stop nausea and ease a sore throat.

1. Clove Tea

• If you are too lazy to brush your teeth, you can drink clove tea. This won’t stop cavities but at least refreshes your breath.
• It contains antioxidants and fights flu.
• It is easy to use – you can add a couple of cloves to your tea instead of brewing cloves separately.