Hot liquids must be sipped slowly. You'll probably hate the taste, so just drink it down quickly. Mouth breathing will eliminate almost all the taste. Hold your nose. Chew a few raisins or place a drop of lemon juice on your tongue after swallowing, to eliminate the aftertaste.
Herbs usually work best when taken on an empty stomach .
Allow at least a half hour after taking herbs before eating or taking additional medicines. If you are taking pills or powders, swallow them with warm rather than cold water. This will help you digest and absorb the medicine. There are some exceptions. Is it hard to digest your medicine.