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Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Soother for Colds and Sore Throats
This
Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Throat Soother
is a homemade remedy for colds, coughs, and sore throats. Use it alone or in a cup of warm tea.
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
5
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
servings
Ingredients
▢
3
lemons
▢
1
one-inch
piece fresh ginger root
▢
1
cup
honey
(more or less as needed)
Instructions
Wash the lemon and cut into slices. Pack the slices in a clean, dry jar.
Grate the ginger root into the jar with the lemon wedges.
Fill the jar with honey.
Close the jar and let stand for at least 24 hours before using.
Store in refrigerator or dark, cool pantry.
Notes
To use: Dissolve a tablespoon of the honey from the mixture in a cup of hot tea or plain hot water.
Important Note: honey is not safe for infants. Do not give this mixture to children under 12 months of age.
This is a home remedy. Nothing in this post is to be construed in any way as medical advice.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
|
Calories:
94
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
26
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
2
mg
|
Potassium:
52
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
24
g
|
Vitamin A:
6
IU
|
Vitamin C:
14
mg
|
Calcium:
9
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg