My Garden in August

Natural Remedies for Colds

Since I’ve come down with a sore throat and headcold a few days ago, it reminded me to pull out some natural remedy guides I have resting on the book shelf, waiting to be needed:

Natural Remedies by Melissa Corkhill

1001 Home Remedies & Natural Cures by Esme Floyd

Here are a few easy tips:

1. Honey and Onion Syrup

Recommended for a sore throat

Add half a chopped peeled onion to a jar of honey and seal for three days (you could finely chop the onion and put through a garlic press for a smoother blend)

Take a teaspoon of the onion honey every few hours to reduce the severity of a sore throat.

2. Cinnamon and Milk

Stir a pinch of cinnamon into a glass of hot milk and add some cayenne pepper.

Drink to reduce discomfort in the throat

3. Chili, Cinnamon and Ginger Tea

Infuse half a teaspoon of chopped red chili pepper, half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a teaspoon of crushed fresh ginger in a cup of hot water.

Sweeten with honey and add lemon juice for flavour.