Honey & Spice Throat Coat

Honey & Spice Throat Coat is a quick and efficient way to help reduce spring congestion, regardless of the forecast. In this formula, turmeric, ginger and black pepper invigorate, warm, and circulate the blood. This has the effect of flushing fluids and drying them up. Invigorating the blood also tends to open up the lungs. Honey heats and breaks up mucus. It also provides a quick burst of energy. Its thick texture allows the healing spices to linger and coat the throat. Caution -this formula is strongly pitta provoking. ingredients 1/8 tsp Black Pepper 1/8 tsp Ginger (Dried) 1 tbsp Honey 1/8 tsp Turmeric preparation This traditional syrup is designed to be savored and licked slowly from a spoon. The honey coats the back of the throat allowing for sustained contact with the spices. These spices heat the throat, nose and chest -- highly effective for sore throats, runny noses and other allergy or flu-like symptoms. Prepare this remedy in individual portions using unheated raw honey and take 2 or 3 times a day between meals. Mix together and lick from a spoon over a 15 minute period. The formula should be strong enough to warm the back of the throat. - From Joyful Belly

Avoid or eliminate dairy products when you're congested.

According to Ayurveda, dairy products produce mucus in the body. Consuming dairy will compound your mucus problem. So, skip the cheese, yogurt, milk, ice cream, sour cream, bleu cheese dressing.

Stick with clear liquids, broths and fruit juices to thin out mucus. Consider adding dry, pungent spices to your meals to loosen and dry up mucus.