Natural Remedy to Zap a Cold

Bring a quart of water to boil in a large saucepan; add the following ingredients and turn down the heat to a slow simmer:
Fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced thin. (The more the better, about 1/4 cup or a good sized chunk before slicing.)
2 lemongrass stalks, stem and tip cut off and outside first layer removed, sliced in half lengthwise and then cut in 3-inch long pieces.

1 small red chili pepper, sliced very thin.
1 small green serrano chili pepper, sliced very thin.
1 good shake of crushed red pepper flakes.
Honey to taste and to balance the heat from the chili.
2 tea bags of lemongrass tea (or any black tea will do).

You can keep this on a low simmer for a long time; just add a bit more water as needed. Drink as desired throughout the day (you may find yourself becoming addicted to this hot spicy/sweet tonic).