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Cold & Throat
Warm drinks, gargles and steams for coughs, colds and scratchy throats.
Honey & Lemon Throat Soother
A warm cup of honey and lemon is one of the oldest comforts for a scratchy throat or a nagging cough. Here is how to make it, and what to expect from it.
Thyme Tea with Honey for Coughs
Thyme has a long tradition as a tea for chesty coughs that come with a cold. Stirred with a little honey, it makes a fragrant, warming cup.
Sage and Salt Water Gargle
Sage has a long tradition as a mouth and throat rinse. Combined with the familiar salt water gargle, it makes a simple, fragrant option for a scratchy throat.
Ginger, Lemon and Honey Tea for Colds
A warm, spicy mug that may soothe a scratchy throat while a cold runs its course. Here is how to make it, what the research says, and who should be careful.
Homemade Elderberry Syrup (Cooked Berries Only)
A simple simmered syrup made from ripe black elderberries. Cooking is not optional here: it is the step that makes the berries safe to use.
Thyme Steam for a Blocked Nose: How to Do It Safely
Warm, moist air can feel good when your nose is blocked. Here is how adults can do a thyme steam safely, and why children should never use a bowl of hot water.
Marshmallow Root Cold Infusion for a Dry Throat
Soaking dried marshmallow root in cool water makes a mild, silky drink that is traditionally used for an irritated throat and a dry, tickly cough.