Just a little something

[Soggy Bottom Outdoors]

Well its the snots and sniffle, cough, wheeze and hack season. Do any of you have a cultural remedy for soothing a tickle in the throat? A "Hot Tody" sort of thing. 'round here we use equal parts "low grade" bourbon, local honey, and lemon juice. Some will add a pinch of cinnamon and/or some apple cider vinegar. Some of the old timers will replace the bourbon with locally grown 'shine. What do you use in your neck of the woods?

 

[Jarrod32]

I have found that for a sore throat, or particularly a throat sore and scratchy from coughing, a simple hot apple cider is mighty soothing.

 

[Stimw]

For a sore throat gargle with saltwater at bedtime and don't wash out your mouth. Kills the germs.

 

[ZAR2USA]

For a sore throat gargle with saltwater at bedtime and don't wash out your mouth. Kills the germs.

I can second that. My dad used it all his life, I have done so on and off. It does work.

 

[joecoin]

Hot lemonade works for me.

 

[oosik]

Hot saltwater gargle. Don't rinse. Nasty stuff - the thought of using this remedy helps PREVENT sore throat, first off. I prefer JD but that doesn't do my sore throat much good.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

When I get the first signs of a cold (sore throat, that "off" feeling, etc.) I start sucking on Cold Eze lozenges and keep it up for a couple of days. Most often I won't get sick, but if I do, it's nothing more than a day or two of runny nose with an occasional sneeze.

I like my Bourbon neat with just a splash of water; same with my shine

 

[MossRoad]

Hot apple cider with a shot or two of apple barrel schnapps in it. Couple of those and you really won't be thinking about the sore throat. Sleep well.