After a couple of especially stressful weeks and a severe lack of sleep, I recently started to get that tickle in the back of my throat, accompanied by a little sinus pressure. I remembered having pinned this recipe and thought it was worth a try. I took a spoonful of this stuff for several days. This was not a scientific experiment because I did not just test this potion, I did everything I could to keep from getting sick, including taking my vitamins religiously and using my neti pot a couple of times a day. I did not get sick but think that has more to do with the neti pot than this elixir. I did feel like the cayenne pepper did help open up my sinuses, but it seemed to be a momentary event and not something that really lasted over time.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
- 2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar (preferably organic)
- 4 Tablespoons Water
- 2 Tablespoons Honey (use a locally produced raw honey, if possible.)
Combine ingredients. Take one tablespoon.
I put the ingredients in a jar and stored it in the fridge. Before taking a spoonful I’d shake the jar well. I did not use organic vinegar nor did I use locally produced honey. I have heard that local honey can work wonders for those with allergies. Unlike the original poster of this recipe, I did not think the taste was “really good”. In fact, it’s best poured directly down your throat. I would definitely give this another try if I felt like I was getting sick. It can’t hurt, right?
Have you tried any homemade remedies? Did they work?
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