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Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Soother for Colds and Sore Throats
This Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Throat Soother is a homemade remedy for colds, coughs, and sore throats. Use it alone or in a cup of warm tea.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lemons
- 1 one-inch piece fresh ginger root
- 1 cup honey (more or less as needed)
Instructions
- Wash the lemon and cut into slices. Pack the slices in a clean, dry jar.
- Grate the ginger root into the jar with the lemon wedges.
- Fill the jar with honey.
- Close the jar and let stand for at least 24 hours before using.
- Store in refrigerator or dark, cool pantry.
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Notes
- To use: Dissolve a tablespoon of the honey from the mixture in a cup of hot tea or plain hot water.
- Important Note: honey is not safe for infants. Do not give this mixture to children under 12 months of age.
- This is a home remedy. Nothing in this post is to be construed in any way as medical advice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.