Sore Throat Remedy
Students have asked for my tried & true opera home remedy for sore throats that I’ve modified into an elixir from my own research over time. It’s worked for me for over 25 years, Even on the day of a demanding show! Had it last night…sore throat gone by this morning.
I usually also supplement with a combo of complete vocal rest, steam, humidifiers, throat coat herbal teas & lozenges and then some, but found that I cannot use much of the herbal remedies during pregnancy, so I have to keep it all natural. I happen to be making it, so I thought I’d finally document it. I have more information on vocal health here.
I never really measure things but hopefully this is helpful. Slice up 2 Lemons & 1 orange in thinly sliced quarters, grate a half a clove of fresh ginger then cut up some pieces & throw in the mix with what’s left, few dashes of sea salt, couple dashes of ground cayenne pepper, add #braggs apple cider vinegar enough to cover the slices in the bowl, cover the top with a generous layer of honey (local zip code honey or organic is best, but whatever you have is fine). Add a few generous scoops to 1/2 cup of hot water…add more honey to sweeten the taste if needed per cup. Seal & store the rest to use 2 or 3 times through the day until the soreness is gone. I continue for a couple days more to be sure all is well and keep the rest in the fridge to use later for precautionary measures. It is good for a couple weeks in the fridge. If you run out of liquid, just add Braggs & honey to the bowl.
If you don’t like the rind to be in the mix, you may just squeeze the juice instead or peel the citrus before slicing.
Gargle then swallow every few sips at the first sign of a sore throat. Ask your doctor prior to use if you have any medical conditions. If your sore throat persists longer than a few days or if you have any questions regarding your health, of course, consult your doctor.
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