On Sun, 1 Feb 2009 15:47:00 -0500, "JonquilJan" >
wrote:

>My mom would make a semi paste of butter, sugar and lemon juice for sore
>throats. Also would put a cold, wet folded up washcloth on my throat to
>releive the soreness.
>
>And vicks of course - with a flannel on top of it.
>
Just got off the phone with SIL. She says a gargle of warm water
laced with salt and *turmeric* helps a sore throat.


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