Sore Thoat Tonic
Some remedies don’t need magic, but a drop of a potion to kick start the body’s immune system just give them the edge over modern medicines. One of these is the Ohno family Sore Throat Tonic. For generations the family has provided their local communities with this excellent tincture. They share the recipe minus the secret ingredient*.
1 inch (2.5 cm) cube of ginger, grated
1/4 c (125 ml) elderberries, crushed
1 T turmeric
2 T chili sauce
1 c (500 ml) honey
1 c (500 ml) yuzushu (yuzu wine)
* One drop of Cold Resistance Potion (see page 42)
Note
Strong taste and will burn throat at first. But the capacsin acts as a pain killer after the initial burn.
If giving to children, a pepper and alocohol free variety can be substituted.
Taste
Mixed reactions
Reception
Well received
Sore Throat Tonic
Ingredients
2 yuzu, chopped fine with seeds removed1 inch (2.5 cm) cube of ginger, grated
1/4 c (125 ml) elderberries, crushed
1 T turmeric
2 T chili sauce
1 c (500 ml) honey
1 c (500 ml) yuzushu (yuzu wine)
* One drop of Cold Resistance Potion (see page 42)
Directions
Add 1 T to hot water. Stir. Sip slowly.If giving to children, a pepper and alocohol free variety can be substituted.
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