Q. A while back, in your column, you offered a homemade cough remedy, which I lost. It might have had ginger or thyme in it.
Now that I am suffering with a nasty cold I would greatly appreciate your sending it to me along with any other suggestions for easing cold symptoms.
A. There are several teas that can help with coughs and congestion. Peel about an inch or so of fresh ginger root and grate it into a mug. Cover with hot water and steep for five minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey.
We are sending you our Guide to Colds, Coughs and the Flu with details on lots of other natural ways to calm a cough and ease cold symptoms.
