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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 ill person 1321g Recipe makes 1 ill person) The following items or measurements are not included below: glycerin
Calories 874
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 31mg		1%
Potassium 262mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 238.8g		79%
	Dietary Fiber 0.9g	3%
	Sugars 232.1g
Protein 1.2g		2%
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Feed a Cold, starve a fever"

~Rita~

Soothing Colds and Coughs With Honey (3 in 1)

Recipe #112014 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: ~Rita~
Feb 25, 2005

Honey is a soothing remedy for persistent coughs and sore throat. The strong antibiotic properties it contains coats the throat and reduces throat irritation. Uneasiness felt in the mouth & throat due to infection can be relieved immediately with honey. Honey's unique composition makes it an effective antimicrobial agent, useful for treating minor burns and scrapes, and for aiding the treatment of sore throats and other bacterial infections.

1 ill person (change servings and units)

Ingredients

For cough

6 fluid ounces liquid honey
2 ounces glycerin
2 lemons, juice of

For Blocked noses

1 tablespoon honey
1 quart hot water

For Sore throats

1 teaspoon honey

Directions

1
For cough-- Mix honey, glycerin and lemon juice.
2
Bottle and cork firmly.
3
Use as needed.
4
For Blocked noses-- Place honey in a basin of hot water and inhale fumes after covering your head with a towel over the basin.
5
For Sore throats-- Let 1 teaspoon of honey melt in the back of the mouth and trickle down the throat.
6
This will ease inflamed raw tissues.

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From: WI Cheesehead

On Dec 30, 2008

I've made this 2 times so far this winter. We've been so sick with colds - sore throats, coughs etc. My DH took it to work and said it works great for his cough. The sore throat works for about 1/2 hour, but there's no chemicals in there, so you can take as much as you want. I have to order more glycerin now. This is going into my Top Favorites of 2008. Thanks, Rita. Your health recipes are always awesome!

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From: Gods Child

On Nov 21, 2006

I tried the one for blocked noses and for sore throats they worked great. Thanks for posting this.

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From: mama's kitchen

On Dec 29, 2005

Rita you always make it all better! This worked great on the cold that dh and I shared this holiday! Thanks so much! My throat has never been so soothed so quickly! Love ya

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From: CookbookCarrie

On Apr 7, 2005

I used the Sore Throat and the Blocked Nose cure and they worked great. I couldnt get the liquid glycerine so I had to use the OTC stuff....I am going to look next time I'm in Denver! Thanks Rita!

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