Olive leaf cold care

When a cold comes through the house, there are plenty of options!  This particular cold featured a sore throat, due to post nasal drip.  However, with a history of strep throat, prevention is called for!  Olive leaf is a traditional antimicrobial herb.  This remedy is a make-as-needed item that only takes an hour to be ready for use.

1 - In a clean pint jar, add 1/2c. (By volume) dried organic olive leaves 

2 - Add 1Tblsp. Cough & Sore throat honey

3 - Fill the jar with boiling water & cap tightly

4 - When the decoction has cooled to approximately room temperature, use 2Tblsp. Of the decoction in a glass of water.  3-5 glasses per day is appropriate throughout the duration of the cold.

References:

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