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

Reduce or Avoid Nasal Congestion

Drink soothing teas using fresh or ground spices: 2 parts ginger, 3 parts cinnamon, and pinch of cardamom. Steep in hot water for 10–15 minutes. When the tea has cooled down, add a little raw honey.
 

Ginger and cinnamon are warming and stimulating spices that counter act the cold, wet stagnant energy of cold and flu congestion.

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.

During the cold and flu season, consider taking the Ayurvedic herb Amalaki.

Amalaki (available in capsule form) is high in natural antioxidants, is believed to have the most concentrated source of vitamin C in the plant kingdom. Further, Amalaki is highly bioavailable, meaning the body absorbs nutrients quickly and easily.

Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis) is a small tree that’s native to tropical southeastern Asia. Amalaki produces a small round fruit and is one of nature’s

richest source of antioxidants. Research has shown that the fruit has both antibacterial and antiviral properties.

In the Ayurvedic healing tradition, Amalaki is considered the most powerful rejuvenating medicine. In Sanskrit, Amalaki means “the sustainer,” and it’s used to nourish the blood, skin, liver and bones. It’s frequently recommended for a wide variety of debilitating conditions.