Herbs for Cold and Flu:Sore Throat Gargle with Sage

By Kathi Keville
November/December 2002
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The sage (Salvia officinalis) used in the following recipe is a classic gargle, but other herbs such as marjoram, thyme or hyssop can replace it. Opera singers once used marjoram to ease a strained throat.

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh or dried sage leaves
  • ¼ ounce salt
  1. Pour the boiling water over the sage, cover and steep for 20 minutes.
  2. Strain and add the salt. Gargle as needed. Store in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

Kathi Keville is the author of eleven books, including Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art (Crossing Press, 1995) and Herbs for Health and Healing (Rodale, 1996). She teaches herb and aromatherapy seminars throughout the United States and is director of the American Herb Association (www.ahaherb.com).

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