Sore throat kicking your butt? Skip the pharmacy line—your kitchen’s probably hiding a spicy little fix: ginger. It’s got anti-inflammatory powers (fancy way of saying it calms the scratchy pain). Here’s how to use it.
What to do:
- Ginger tea: Grate a thumb-sized piece of ginger, steep in hot water for 5-10 mins. Add honey if you want it sweeter. Sip slow.
- Chew it raw: Brave? Chew a thin slice (warning: spicy!).
- Gargle: Boil sliced ginger in water, let it cool, then gargle (don’t swallow this batch).
That’s it. Ginger’s not magic, but it’ll take the edge off. Now go hydrate and stop yelling at your cat—your throat’s had enough.