Kool's Commentary : Oct 1 PR - Page 26

Originally posted by: Tulsey

Oh Kool and Devshree.....you both have sore throats....

Remember that there are some things in your kitchen cupboards that can be helpful in helping with sore throat.

Salt water gargle....Salt acts as a mild antiseptic, and also draws water out of inflamed mucous membranes in the throat, which helps to clear phlegm(spelling?). Dissolve a half-teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water, gargle and spit out. Repeat up to four times a day. I don't like salt water gargle.

The other is honey... It has antibacterial properties, which can help speed healing. Add several teaspoons to 1 cup of hot water or herbal tea or even your regular tea. I don't like the taste of honey so I don't use this.

The other is turmeric powder. It has the same properties as honey. Make a loose paste of turmeric with honey and lick it and let the throat coat with this mixture. This does wonders for me.

Ecnicea (spelling?)This herb's antibacterial and antiviral properties will speed healing. My husband takes this along with the turmeric powder therapy.

Drink plenty of warm/hot water. It not only soothes the throat but also keeps it from drying. Dry throat hurts more.

Try one of these Kool before the onset of a dragging sore throat.

Hope that you guys will feel better in a day........

Originally posted by: bhavni88

oh you poor guys...looks like everyone has the flu...

I normally dry roast ujma with tumeric and salt..then add milk...

works wonders for my son and hubby...

I cant drink this as I am allergic to milk..

hope u guys feel well soon..

Originally posted by: Dabulls23

Hi Bhavni how r u?................I am fine..and you??

Is ujma Ajwaain???............yes also called ajwaain

I usually put drop on oil add turmeric, salt and water let it boil and drink... good for sore throat and to loosen up congestion

gargle with Crushed asprin, salt and hot water

Steam-Naas with Tiger balm works wonders..

Best over the counter flu medicine is from Walmart "Equate brand Flu gel caps" take it @ the first sympton of coming down with something and it nips it in a butt..

thanks..I dont have the flu as we normally get flu jabs at work..

Originally posted by: koolsadhu1000

Tulsey darling Sent u pm but in case u didnt read it thanks a ton for ur wonderful advice

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Am making potato curry for dinner tonite now , popularly known as RASSA

Originally posted by: Tulsey

Hi Varsha,

curshed Aspirin? I will definitely try this next time. How did you discover this? Does Aspirin numb the pain or something? Yes Tulsey Asprin numbs the throat and takes away the pain..Hot water and salt does the regular job..😃

Fifi, Yes, my brother's wife's side, they use this remedy with honey, lime/lemon.

My SIL used to say that when they were young and their throats were bad, they used to eat lots of goal guppa's and the water of the goal guppa actually did wonders for their sore throats. So there is something about the sourness killing the throat germs.....I can't try this as I hate straight lime/lemon in concentration. But your remedy is 100% true.

We should have a medicine cabinet thread especially at this time of the year.

Thanks Varsha.