My sister's recipe, this is used for sore throats, strep throat, etc. When you can't stand it ANY LONGER, or to stave it off before it gets that bad...
1/2 tsp cayenne powder
1/2 tsp ground cloves
4 Tbsp honey (raw, local best)
Mix together and store at room temperature. We make a batch and keep it in a honey bottle and use as needed. The shelf life* is quite extended, but when honey crystallizes, melt gradually in a pan of heating water/double boiler style.
Instructions for use: Take 1/2 tsp hot honey - Let it sit at the back of your throat for as long as you can stand it, then swallow it.
(The original recipe called for garlic, and you could include powdered or granulated garlic if desired for additional potency, but still maintain shelf life*. Alternatively you could make a tea with hot honey and add fresh pressed garlic for added effectiveness.)
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