Here are some recipes for home remedies that have been shared with me…

for the Common Cold

Lemon Ginger Concoction

by Denise

Freshly grated zest from 1/2 lemon

Freshly grated 1 inch of peeled ginger root

Boil two cups water and steep the zest and ginger. When it’s steeped, add juice from lemon and two tsp. honey. Drink one cup immediately and have one later.

for Coughs, Colds, Sore Throats and more

Garlic Syrup
From the East West School of Herbology Textbook by Michael Tierra
shared by Penny
Place in a large glass container:
½ lb Peeled and chopped (rough chopped is fine) garlic
2 C apple cider vinegar (organic is best)
2 C distilled water

Cover and let stand in a warm place for 4 days, shaking a few times each day.

Add:
1 C glycerin
Let stand 1 day.

Strain and filter through muslin or cheesecloth squeezing out as much liquid as you can.

Add:
1 C raw organic honey

Stir thoroughly until well mixed. Store in a cool place. Does not spoil – no need to refrigerate.

Take one dropper full every few hours as needed.

“Excellent for coughs, colds, sore throats, bronchial congestion, high or low blood pressure, heart weakness and nervous disorder.” (Michael Tierra)

Not good for hot/dry people – may cause gastric distress.
May add cinnamon sticks or ginger to warm and invigorate.

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