Natural Remedy For Sore Throat

Having a sore throat? Try this effective homemade remedy for sore throat instead of taking antibiotics and pills.

Ingredients:

• lemons
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
• honey

Preparation:

Cut up a couple of lemons and put them into the jar. Fill half of the jar. Then grate the ginger into the jar, and over this mixture slowly pour the honey to settle between all the lemon pieces. Keep the jar in the fridge and wait until the mixture turns into jelly.

Use:

Take a spoonful of the jelly and add it in hot water. You can drink this tea whenever you have a sore throat.

This homemade remedy is good for 3 months and it is recommended for all ages.

[via Health Care Above All]

Homemade Cough Syrup

Herbal cough syrup is a natural homemade alternative to conventional cough syrup. It contains herbs that help soothe the throat and promote restful sleep.

Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe

Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 8+

Ingredients:

• 1 quart of filtered water
• ¼ cup Ginger Root (fresh grated or dried)
• ¼ cup Chamomile Flowers
• ¼ cup Marshmallow Root
• 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Pour the water into a medium saucepan and add the dried herbs.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
3. Simmer until the volume is reduced by about half. (You will need 1 cup of liquid after herbs are strained off)
4. Pour through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove herbs (compost the herbs!).
5. While liquid is still warm (not boiling) mix with lemon juice and honey and stir well.
6. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 months.

Notes:

Recommended dosage is 1 teaspoon to children and 1 tablespoon to adults as needed for symptoms.