In article >, Arri London >
wrote:

> sf wrote:
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
>
> 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.

I've read that it's a major anit-oxidant.
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