tea

Sage gargle

A raw throat that hates to swallow. Cool tea, gargle, spit or sip.

Culinary sage is the plant. Do not use ornamental sages you cannot name.

Method

1.1 tsp dried sage, just-off-boil, covered 10 minutes. Strain. Cool to warm.
2.Gargle a mouthful 30 seconds, repeat through the cup. A pinch of salt in the cup if you have it.

Dose

2–4 times a day while the throat is angry.

Store

Make fresh. Dry sage keeps a year.