Ingredients & Measurements (1 cup)
- Fresh ginger: 1 inch piece (sliced or crushed)
- Water: 1 cup (250 ml)
- Lemon juice: 1–2 teaspoons (freshly squeezed)
- Honey: 1–2 teaspoons (to taste)
How to Prepare
- Add ginger to water and boil for 5–10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly (very important).
- Add lemon juice and honey.
- Stir well and sip warm.
Never add honey to boiling-hot water—it destroys its healing properties.
Benefits
- Soothes an irritated and sore throat
- Helps suppress cough
- Ginger reduces inflammation
- Lemon provides vitamin C
- Honey coats the throat and fights microbes
Best Time to Take
- Morning on an empty stomach
- Before bedtime for cough relief
- Can be taken 2–3 times daily
Shelf / Fridge Life
- Best consumed fresh
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours (reheat gently, don’t boil again)
Usage Tips
- Add a pinch of black pepper if the cough is stubborn
- Avoid lemon if the throat is extremely raw or acidic sensitivity exists
Suitable for kids above 1 year (no honey for babies under 1)
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