Adding honey to herbal tea can help further ease cold symptoms. Honey contains anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that might help fight off viruses. Plus, it works to soothe a sore throat.

Though more research is needed, a study has also found that echinacea can shorten the duration of the common cold or lessen the severity of symptoms. Rooibos is an herbal tea that was historically ...

Herbal tea, or leung cha in Cantonese, is a concoction of medicinal herbs based on traditional Chinese medicine formulas. In 2006, herbal tea was selected as part of Hong Kong’s intangible ...