Echinacea & Ginger Sore Throat Gargle
Decoction
A soothing gargle that combines echinacea's immune-boosting properties with ginger's warming, anti-inflammatory action to fight infection and relieve throat pain.
Ingredients
- 1Dried echinacea root— 1 tablespoon
- 2Fresh ginger root— 1 inch piece, sliced
- 3Water— 2 cups
- 4Raw honey— 1 tablespoon
- 5Sea salt— 1/4 teaspoon
Helps reduce swelling
Instructions
1. Combine echinacea root, ginger, and water in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3. Strain and let cool to comfortably warm temperature.
4. Stir in honey and sea salt.
5. Gargle with a mouthful for 30 seconds, then spit out.
6. Repeat with remaining liquid.
7. Can also sip slowly as a tea.
Equipment
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- 2
Dosage
Gargle 3-4 times daily. Can also be sipped as a tea up to 3 cups per day.
Cautions
Not for people with autoimmune disorders. Do not use echinacea continuously for more than 8 weeks.