For persistent coughs and tickly throats:

Combine the following in a pot over medium heat until simmering:
3/4 cup unfiltered honey
1/2 cup water
1 whole lemon cut in fours
1 inch ginger root diced
AND 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Remove the mixture from heat and let steep, covered for 10 minutes. Strain the cough syrup into a sealed glass jar and refrigerate. Take as needed.

Happy Holidays :-)

I had a cold this holiday. With a cough and sore throat. For those in a similar situation having a sore throat is horrible for getting to sleep.  So, to help those out in similar need I am providing two remedies that I took.  The first one is in this post.

Add the following to a mug:
2 teaspoons crumbled dried sage leaves OR 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

1 teaspoon dried astragalus root

Add boiling water and steep for 5 minutes

For best results, drink one cup twice a day.