Chinese herbal remedies from the kitchen

While the healthcare system of Australia is one of the best in the world, there may be times when you might need health advice or assistance immediately and not be able to reach anyone. The waiting period can be dreadful. Imagine If your child started to have sore throat and coughing, and you are about to go to watch the NFL in one hour. What would you do to prevent his/her conditions become worse? 

One pear and one apple boiled in 600ml of water

Here are some tips that you may help yourself and your family at home for non-severe health conditions. You may not realize that Chinese herbal medicine is developed and derived from food since ancient time. And these food can be found in your kitchen!

Ginger and Shallot white boiled in 500ml of water


Let’s imagine there are two scenarios. In the first, your child came home in sweat-drenched sport uniform on a rainy day. He started to cough and has a runny nose. A cup of hot ginger water cooked with shallot white is recommended to keep warm expel the coldness. In the second scenario, if your child started experiencing scratchy throat and coughing, a remedy is cooking one pear and one apple in water for 20 mins and drinking it when it cools down. These two herbal remedies are easy to access and prepare. They are good options when symptoms are developing. If you are experiencing severe conditions, please seek help from your practitioner or GP for advice. 

Acupuncturist and Herbalist in Sydney

When you come to see Josephine for acupuncture therapy, feel free to ask for a dietary advice report based on your individual health conditions.

Phone: 02 9453 3046 Address: 7/55 Sorlie Rd, Frenchs Forest, Sydney

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