Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.

Benefits:  Helps to relieve stiff neck’s muscle aches & shoulders’ aches (For individuals with Heaty body system), prevent cold & flu, detoxify the body, improve indigestion, arthritis, high blood pressure, rheumatism and boost immune system, etc.

Ingredients

Ginger – 1 slice (0.2 gram).

Lemon – 1 slice (yellow type).

Lemongrass, 6cm length – 1 stalk (Crushed & cut into small pieces).

Honey or maltose – 1 teaspoon or as desired.

Hot boiling water – 1 cup of 250ml.

* Daily recommended usage: Dried Peppermint not more than 6 grams.

Preparation

(1) Rinse Dried Peppermint & Lemongrass with tap or distilled water & discard water. Then rinse again with hot water & discard water.

(2) Add washed ingredients together with sliced Lemon to 1 cup of hot boiling water, cover with a lid & steep for 10 to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove lid then add maltose or honey, stir well & drink.

Note

(1) Suitable for everyone especially those who have heaty body system (Heaty Body System’s symptoms: a hot sensation in palms, soles, chest & face, constipation, dry mouth, headaches, red eyes, red tongue & spontaneous sweating), at 1-3 cups daily & for children aged 5-12 years old at ½-1 cup once every 2-3 days.

(2) Lemongrass & Peppermint have not enough reliable information about the safety intake for pregnant or breastfeeding women if you are pregnant or breast feeding so take in moderation.

(3) Peppermint may cause some side effects including heartburn and allergic reactions including flushing, headache & mouth sores so if you experiences such symptoms, so take in moderation.

Caution: To drink this tea infusion at an interval of ½ to 1 hour from medications.

Reference: Neck Pain & Shoulders Aches