Shanghai'd

Chinese Herbal Remedy.

Tim has been sick for a week so this morning when I started to feel a little tickle in my throat and a ringing in my ears, all I could think is that I was in for a little cold. We do not have access to echinacea, and I could tell the 3 liters of orange/grape juice a day method was not very successful for Tim (we were in all weekend!). What to do in the land of eastern medicine?? And so we consulted Heng, seen chomping a paczki in previous post, whose parents are doctors. Ah, the answer we were looking for: Banlangen. Available over-the-counter at all corner pharmacies (what isn't available over the counter here?) for 6.5元, banlangen comes in individual packet powder form, 10 to a box. Just mix it with hot water for a sweet tea that I am told will boost the immune system and help you avoid cold. I'll let you know how it goes. I've already had 3 of these today, and I am feeling alright... :-)