Keep yourself and your family free of colds, 'flu, fevers and coughs all year long with natural herbal remedies! Wild Brews for Cold and 'Flu features a wide variety of easy recipes for herbal teas, tinctures, cough syrups, vapor-releasing chest and sinus salves, and more. Includes classic remedies used by village apothecaries from ages past, as well as up-to-date information on powerful herbs for sinus, lung and overall health. Herbal aids for respiratory problems, from a child's runny nose to asthma and pneumonia, along with their related body issues such as stomach upset and joint pain, are addressed in this information-rich book. Every season is a time to be well!<br><br>You'll learn:<br>• Recipes for healthy, natural teas, from simple to advanced<br>• How to make delicious, effective cough syrups<br>• Easy tincture-making with vinegar and other basic ingredients<br>• Step-by-step methods for making herbal remedies<br>• Dietary tips for building body strength and resistance to colds and 'flu<br>• A large repertoire of herbs, their key uses, benefits, and cautions—includes new cross-reference list for symptoms<br><br>Like all booklets in the Wild Brews Herbal Series, Wild Brews for Cold and 'Flu is designed to guide beginners into the craft of medicinal herbalism, starting with simple recipes and working up to strong remedies. It invites you to be open to fun, possibilities and instinct, while keeping one eye on the cautionary side of working with powerful medicinal plants. You'll find a variety of choices to suit your issues, desires, and level of knowledge. The back of the book is packed with information on ingredients, tools, and proven techniques used in the craft of herbalism.<br><br>Written in a warm and approachable style, the Wild Brews series encourages fun and informed exploration at your own pace. If you've ever thought about working with herbs, but want to cut straight to your current issue, ailment or topic of interest, this theme-oriented, do-it-yourself series is for you.<br><br>A lifelong scientist and brewer of "potions," author Wendy Currie studies with professional herbalists and is currently pursuing a master's certification in herbal medicine.