liquid throat swab (gargle)

How To Make liquid throat swab (gargle)

• Step 1
  Put about 2 cups of water on to boil. I used my tea kettle because it gets boiling hot and stays hot so that I can make this brew AND have some tea or coffee while I wait for the remedy to cool.
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  Step 2
  In a cup that can hold at least 8 ounces, carefully add all ingredients except the boiling water and drops of clove oil.
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  Step 3
  When you are comfortable that you have the appropriate amount of ingredients to suit your preferences, slowly (I'm talking at a snail's pace) pour the boiling water in the cup, leaving about an inch at the top.
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  Step 4
  Cover and let sit. There's no need to stir at this point. Let the ingredients that can dissolve melt into the mixture.
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  Step 5
  After about two to three minutes, or the time it takes you to clean up, uncover and stir constantly for five minutes. Do not skimp on the time. The last thing you want is to gargle with grains.
• Step 6
  Cover again and let sit until cooled. It should be cooled down enough that you can manage the temperature on your tongue and throat. However, it needs to be warm enough to be effective.
• Step 7
  If desired, carefully add one drop of clove oil and stir. *I have no adversities to pure clove essential oil, so I can typically add 2 full drops. Please be careful with this oil! It is not necessary to include it, but it's an added benefit for me. You might not have the same reaction to it. Do your research first on how it might affect you. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. If in doubt, just leave it out! The remedy will still be effective. Leaving the clove oil out won't compromise that.
• Step 8
  Take enough into your mouth to gargle it, but DO NOT SWALLOW! Gargle for 15 to 20 seconds at a time and repeat the process as long as it takes for your throat to feel better or feel clear/clean.
• Step 9
  If you don't use the entire cup in one day, store it in a glass container in your fridge, near the warmest part. I put mine right under the light.
• Step 10
  *TIPS* 1. It's best to use this gargle early in the morning before breakfast, after lunch or dinner, and right before bed. 2. For best results and to retain the healthy properties of this gargle, do not microwave to reheat. Instead, put it in a pot and warm it as slow as a sloth moves. Do not allow it to boil. 3. You can make up a large batch or a single cup ahead of time by placing all dry ingredients, except the lemon peels, in a glass jar or a cup. To use, just boil the water, and follow the instructions above, adding only 1/4 of the dry ingredients to the cup. You'll need to add the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon peels, and agave before adding the boiling water. 4. Use within 5 days of preparation, even if it's stored in the fridge. 5. I found this remedy is super effective when I use it right after I use my Neti Pot for my nose. Serve with love and a healing heart!
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