Sage Throat Gargle

GargleEasyPrep 5 minCook 10 minServes 2

Traditional preparation. This is not medical advice and nothing here promises a cure. A warm sage infusion, cooled to a comfortable temperature, traditionally used as a gargle at home.

Traditional preparation. This is not medical advice and nothing here promises a cure.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 tbsp dried sage leaves
¼ tsp salt

Steps

Bring the water to a boil, then remove from the heat.
Add the sage leaves, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
Strain and stir in the salt.
Let it cool until comfortably warm, never hot.
Gargle a small mouthful for 20 to 30 seconds, spit it out and repeat until the cup is finished. Do not swallow.

Serve with: a glass of plain water for rinsing afterwards.

Always let the infusion cool to lukewarm before gargling, and make a fresh batch each time.

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