Condition			Remedy

Cough				Terpin Hydrate was used back in the 1800's to loosen mucus and relieve coughs. 
				It was comprised of turpentine and oils of oregano, thyme, or ucalyptus.
				Terpin Hydrate is not available. Instead use Vicks Vaporub and rub on the 
				chest or soles of the feet.

Cough				Thyme Tea. Use 1/2 teaspon thyme leaves to cup of tea. Add
				lemon or honey to improve taste.

Cough				Ginger Tea. 1 inch grated ginger root, 1/2 fresh lemon sliced,
				1 clove garlic smashed, 2 cups water, and honey to taste.


Cough				A simple cough syrup includes 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup honey, and
				1/4 cup warm water. Combine lemon juice and honey in a bowl stiring water.
				Store in fridge. take 1-2 tbsp as needed for cough.


Sore Throat			2 tbsp dried hyssop or 1/3 cup fresh cut hyssop, 1/4 cup water, 1 cup honey,
				1 tsp aniseed. In a saucepan combine honey and water. Stir until the mixture 
				is consistency of pancake syrup. Bring slowly to a boil (over a medium heat). 
				Skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Use 1-2 tbsp water to moisten the 
				dried hyssop. Crush the aniseed. Stir both into the honey. 
				Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and 
				allow to cool. While the mixture is still a little warm, strain into a jar. 
				When completely cooled, screw on the lid. Should keep for 1 week.


Glycerine Lemon Cough Syrup 	1 lemon 
				2 tbsp glycerine 
				2 tbsp honey 
				Heat the lemon by boiling it in water for 10 minutes. 
				Cut in half and squeeze out the juice. Add the glycerine and honey. 
				Take 1 tsp as needed.


Wild Cherry Cough Syrup 
	2 cups water 
	2 cups sugar 
	1/2 tsp cream of tartar (scant) 
	1 tsp wild cherry bark 
	1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tsp chopped dried marshmallow root 
	Make a decoction of the cherry bark and marshmallow root. (Boil in water for about 4 minutes. Steep the mixture with the cover on the pot for a few minutes.) Slowly stir in the sugar and cream of tartar, simmer until the mixture becomes thick and sugar granules completely dissolve. Transfer to a container and allow to cool before covering tightly.



Lemon Cayenne Throat Soother 
	Mix 1 tsp honey with 1 tsp lemon juice and dash of cayenne pepper. Take like cough syrup. This does not prevent cough, but does relieve throat pain in two ways. First, the honey and lemon coat the throat. Second, the cayenne pepper brings blood cells needed to fight off infection to the throat area.

Cranberry Soup 
	1 cup cranberries 
	2 cups water 
	Honey to taste 
	1 tbsp potato starch 
	Heat cranberries and water together until cranberry skins open. Strain and add honey to taste. Bring mixture close to a boil, then remove from heat. In a separate bowl, mix starch with 2 tbsp cold water. Slowly add this mixture to the cranberry juice - stir vigorously. 
	Return mixture to heat and bring to full boil, stirring until it thickens and becomes slightly transparent. Store in refrigerator in a covered container. Serve w/ warm cream. Soothes colds, and is a good source of vitamins C