Cooling Herbs and Foods to Help Beat the Heat

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PureCajunSunshine's Liquid Ice: Lemon-Peppermint Iced Tea

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon dried peppermint leaves into each cup of boiling hot water (removed from heat). Cover for five minutes. Strain, add juice of 1/2 lemon for each cup of tea. If desired, sweeten with honey or your favorite sweetner. Cool in the refrigerator. Pour over ice and serve. Aaahhh...this is really chillin'. Keep refrigerated and use within three days.


Peppermint Cooling Spray for Hot and Itchy Skin

Stir in one or two teaspoons of dried peppermint leaves into each cup of boiling hot water (removed from heat). Cover. Let steep until cool. Strain, pour into a spray bottle. Store in refrigerator. Use within three days.

Do a double chill, inside and out: Spray this on your skin and drink the Liquid Ice...mmmYea!



COOLING HERBS

These herbs are cooling to the system. They have been traditionally used as "refrigerants" for lowering fevers, and for helping to cope with hot weather. Be responsible in using herbs. More is not always better, and may result in undesirable effects.


Alfalfa herb
Chamomile herb
Chickweed herb
Hibiscus flowers
Japanese Honeysuckle Flower
Lemon Balm herb
Lemongrass herb
Passion Flower herb
Peppermint herb
Pine needle tea
Plantain leaf
Raspberry leaf
Red Clover blossoms
Spearmint leaf
Sorrel herb
Vervain herb


COOLING FOODS

Asparagus
Broccoli
Corn
Bananas (potassium rich)
Cantaloupe melon (potassium rich)
Cranberry
Fruits rich in vitamin C
Leafy greens
Lemons
Limes
Melons
Mulberries
Oranges
Potatoes (potassium rich)
Rice
Smoothies
Tofu
Watermelon
Yogurt



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