
Got it — you’re looking for a natural remedy recipe that you can take by the spoonful (3 tbsp daily) to help loosen phlegm, ease cough, soothe flu symptoms, and relieve sinusitis. Here’s a classic, simple, and effective recipe used in many natural traditions:
🍯 Homemade Phlegm-Clearing Remedy
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 cup pure honey (raw if possible)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 medium onion, finely grated or juiced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed or finely minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric (or 1-inch fresh turmeric, grated)
👨🍳 Instructions:
- In a clean jar, mix the honey and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add the grated onion, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Stir well.
- Seal the jar tightly and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours (overnight) so the ingredients can infuse.
- After resting, stir again and it’s ready to use.
🍽️ How to Take:
- Take 1 tablespoon, 3 times a day (morning, afternoon, evening).
- Swallow slowly to let it coat the throat.
- Continue for several days until symptoms improve.
✅ Why This Works:
- Honey: Soothes throat, has antibacterial & antiviral properties.
- Lemon: Breaks up mucus, rich in vitamin C.
- Onion & Garlic: Natural expectorants, reduce inflammation, fight infection.
- Ginger: Opens airways, eases coughing.
- Turmeric: Strong anti-inflammatory, helps clear congestion.
⚠️ Note:
- Not recommended for children under 1 year old (due to honey).
- If symptoms persist beyond 7–10 days, worsen, or you experience high fever or difficulty breathing, consult a doctor.
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