I’ve traveled to some amazing places in Africa. These cultures have time-tested remedies that depend on natural ingredients. A friend shared this amazing cold remedy that is used throughout central Africa. It is an effective alternative to those super sugary hot lemon drinks. I drink this concoction whenever I feel a sore throat coming on and it does the trick. It is simple, potent, and it works! [did I mention it is potent?!]
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 limes cut into quarters and squeezed (with rind)
- 3-4 tbsp grated ginger (or as much as you can handle)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan add water, limes, ginger, sea salt
- Bring ingredients to a boil until the rind of the limes becomes a pale green
- Strain the mixture through a strainer or cheese-cloth and into a mug
- Add raw honey as needed and enjoy before bed.
Directions: Drink 1 full cup right before bed, pile on some heavy blankets and sleep for as long as you can.
I know a very similar remedy that I use when I’m starting to get sick. Just that instead of the ginger and salt I add cinnamon to the boiling water and some orange juice too, apart from that everything is just the same. You should try it too, it really helps.
Sophie! I love this remedy. I have never heard it before and I am going to try it the next time I get a scratch in my throat. Do you think its too strong for children?
Thanks!