Sore Throat Gargle

Submitted by Vidya

"I got this recipe out of a Mennonite cookbook.I was disappointed in the book until I tried this recipe. It was amazing. I had a very bad sore throat and after I used this gargle the relief was immediate and lasted for hours. My throat was completely better by the next day."

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. Mix.
2. Store at room temperature.
3. Put 2 drops iodine in above solution just before using.
4. •Variation: 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoons vinegar.
5. Dissolve in warm water for an effective gargle.

Reviews

[sheri77]

I suppose the iodine is the part that does the trick in this one. i concocted this mixture before i read the directions and i didn't happen to have any iodine. so, so far, 2 minutes later, it doesn't seem any different. i guess i'll have to stick to my advil until the store opens and maybe i can try this again, with some iodine.