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How to Use Honeyed Ginger to Fight Colds and Coughs

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Ginger - an Herbal Remedy for Colds and Coughs
Ginger - an Herbal Remedy for Colds and Coughs
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The concoction of honey and ginger has been proven to be an excellent home remedy for colds, coughs and other respiratory conditions. Both have anti-oxidant properties that boost your body’s immunity, enabling it to fight colds or cough infections.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 3/4 cup honey
  • ½ cup fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

    Honeyed Ginger Syrup

  1. Step 1

    Pour the water into a pan and bring it to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    Add the ginger root and continue boiling until the brew is reduced by half (1 pint). Stir in the honey.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the concoction into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

  4. Step 4

    Take a teaspoon of your herbal syrup three times a day.

  5. .Honeyed Ginger Tea

  6. Step 1

    Pour the water into a pan and bring to a boil.

  7. Step 2

    Roughly chop up the ginger root and add the pieces to the water. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  8. Step 3

    Strain the herbal brew into a mug. Stir in the honey.

  9. Step 4

    Drink a cup up to three times a day.

  10. Honeyed Ginger Infusion

  11. Step 1

    Pour the honey into a pan, and warm it over low heat until it thins out. Add the sliced ginger and stir for 3-5 minutes.

  12. Step 2

    Pour the honey and ginger into an airtight container and cover. Let steep for 3 weeks.

  13. Step 3

    Eat your 3 to 4 slices three times a day. Alternatively, stir a tablespoon into a cup of hot water for a steaming cup of herbal tea.

  14. Step 4

    Store the remaining honeyed ginger in a refrigerator for up to a year.

Tips & Warnings
  • When preparing your ginger, peel it as thinly as possible to retain as much of its volatile oil as possible.
  • Store your ginger in a dry area to prevent it from sprouting.
  • Any herbal remedies must only be used in consultation with your doctor or other licensed health practitioner.
  • Ginger should not be taken by anyone with inflammatory bowel disease, gallstones, ulcers or blocked intestines.

Comments  

Amin said

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on 10/5/2008 We use fresh ginger quite often in the kitchen and will try your recipes next time we have a cold.
Your tips and warnings contain very useful information.
Thank you for all!

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on 4/29/2008 I LOVE the syrup recipe!

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