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

Turmeric is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment in Indian and Chinese
traditional medical systems. It's being evaluated by all sorts of
medical studies.