remedy :: throat soother

our road trip this summer was amazing, but it did involve a downer.  one of us got a cold.  in an effort to soothe the cough and sore throat that came with it, i was able to make this drink... even while away from home.  those of us who were not yet sick drank it as an immune booster (and somehow managed to not get sick).  this citrusy, spicy drink tastes amazing.  we'll be making it whether we are sick or not in the cooler months ahead.

there are a lot of reasons that this remedy works.  ginger is an expectorant (loosens mucus), boosts circulation, flushes out toxins, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and fights off bad bacteria.  honey has been used for centuries to treat sore throats and is antibacterial and anti-fungal.  lemon is a natural astringent that clears away mucus and contains vitamin c which supports the immune system. 

throat soother

ginger, sliced thinly
lemon wedges
honey
boiling water

put some sliced ginger into a mason jar or mug with a drizzle of honey and a  lemon wedge or two (after squeezing the juice into the vessel). pour boiling water over and steep until cool enough to drink.  stir, sip, and enjoy.  

when we finished our hot drinks, we would add the remains to our water bottles and enjoy the flavor it added for the rest of the day.  (at the end of the day, be sure to compost those remains.)

here's hoping that noone will need this for its soothing benefits... but will just get to enjoy the taste.  :)

love,
jane