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dances_in_garden

16 years ago

I have been fighting a bad cough lately, and the cough was winning. I am following all doctors orders, but still not getting any relief, so decided to try and help matters along.

I simmered rosemary, thyme, turmeric, ginger powder, mustard powder, chili pepper, fennel, and black pepper along with a few slices of fresh ginger, two scallions cut into 1 inch lengths, and a crushed garlic clove. Turned off the heat and let it sit and steep before straining it several times.

1/4 cup of that added to chicken broth to make 1 cup, breathing in the steam as you drink it. Aaaahhhhhh. I am telling you, my nose is clear and I don't feel breathless. I'm not sure how long this will last, but I'll take any cough-free time I can get!

I think the turmeric, onion, and garlic is starting to seep out of my skin a bit though. Wanna come take a sniff?

"What is that brothy oniony smell? Oh. It's just Dances."

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sheilajoyce_gw
16 years ago
Hot and Sour Soup seems to help us with nasal congestion. Before you finish the bowl of soup, the nose is dripping and the congestion is gone for awhile.
carol_in_california
16 years ago
I bet your DH will be thrilled to share the same bed tonight.
Hope you feel lots better soon.
We miss you here so come visit more often, please.
How is your DD? We need updated.
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petaloid
16 years ago
That sounds like it's good for what ails you. I hope you recover quickly.
jannie
16 years ago
Feel better! Herbs are good for you! And chicken soup is called Jewish Penicillin.
FlamingO in AR
16 years ago
Hiya, Stinky! Miss you! Glad you found some relief, though, no matter the cost. lol
trishaw
16 years ago
I would much rather smell like that than cough! I am a huge fan of Hot & Sour soup. I always seem to crave it when I get sick like that. Knock on wood, I have been lucky with no colds this past year!

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kacram
16 years ago
sounds good!
hope you feel better!
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It has cut the length of my cold! I use the sinus rinse
by Neill. with the bottle, it is easier than the
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