2-Step Homemade Throat-Soothing Thyme-Sage Lozenges
Last weekend, my daughter got married. A few days before, I lost my voice. The laryngitis felt like shattered glass in my throat. I was joking that guests would enjoy a mute mother of the bride. What I really wanted was relief for my aching throat.
TL;DR
- Thyme and sage are used in homemade herbal lozenges for coughs and sore throats.
- Thyme helps transform phlegm, acting as an expectorant, antibacterial, and antiseptic.
- Sage helps dry out mucus and reduce inflammation, traditionally used for sore throats.
- A study showed lozenges with sage and echinacea provided quick relief for sore throats.
- The article includes recipes for making herbal tea and then the lozenges.
- Homemade lozenges can be stored and used throughout the winter season.