Comments on: DIY Herbal Throat Spray Recipe

By: Catherine Patson

Catherine Patson — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 07:05:03 +0000

Hi Katie,
I was interested in the herbs you use for the throat spray. I have been making sore throat and cough mix for years now. I use Irish moss, slippery elm bark powder, aniseed essential oil and monk fruit powder in hot water and blended, then kept bottles in the fridge until needed.
Recently I also added Sam bung powder to this mix. Sam Bung is reputed to be great for getting rid of sore throat and general cold symptoms. It is also known as longevity spinach and is eaten as a green, like lettuce either raw or cooked especially in Asian countries. Hope you get to try some!
Cathy.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:27:22 +0000

In reply to Diana Leman. According to most herbalist sources I found (like Aviva Romm) these herbs are generally safe to use with this application during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. A qualified herbalist or natural healthcare practitioner can give advice on your exact situation.

By: Diana Leman

Diana Leman — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:03:25 +0000

Is it safe during second trimester pregnancy?

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:09:36 +0000

In reply to Katie Wells. Thank you for replying and thanks for the recipes :)

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:06:41 +0000

In reply to Susan. Thanks for asking! I use echinacea root!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:23:32 +0000

Sounds like a great recipe for sore throat. However, you do not say what part of the echinacea you used. Flowers, leaves, roots or mix them all…? Love your website!

By: Sherryl Schown

Sherryl Schown — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 20:50:30 +0000

Thank you for this recipe! I’ve made two batches now. One with alcohol and one with the strong tea so that I can start taking right away.
I use elderberry chews all of the time but wanted something i could take when i go to work or when I’m performing and fighting colds

By: Brenda S

Brenda S — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:07:34 +0000

Help!! I made the recipe and let it steep several weeks. The peppermint leaves I purchase are spicy hot. I also used the cayenne pepper also. (Had the leaves in a tea and figured it out) My batch has turned out very hot. Do you have any suggestions on how I might cool it down. Thought I’d ask before I ditch my batch.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:29:53 +0000

for the cayenne…is it better to use seeds or powder, which is mostly the dried fruit?

By: Stef

Stef — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:57:57 +0000

Is there an alternative to honey in this DIY?

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:59:57 +0000

In reply to KJ. That's correct :-)

By: KJ

KJ — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:04:02 +0000

Sounds like a great recipe! Just for clarification … Do you make the tincture with the herbs and alcohol, let sit in a dark place and then mix with honey into a spray bottle as needed and store in the fridge?

Can’t wait to try this!

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:52:32 +0000

I use these glass spray bottles.

By: Katya

Katya — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 02:52:20 +0000

Hello! Wondering what kind of spray bottle you use (plastic/glass…) and where do you get them? Thanks!

By: Jeannine

Jeannine — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 01:55:10 +0000

In reply to Sarah. it's a funny....but I am also a strong believer in a wash cloth for simple tried and true treatment, however many herbs and spices and roots have antiviral effects, which is a super plus

By: Dora

Dora — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 22:34:57 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama. Is this spray suitable for kids and over what age?

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:59:17 +0000

In reply to Erin. I haven't tried it, but you probably could.

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 23:14:31 +0000

Just curious if you could use vanilla extract instead of rum or vodka, since vanilla extract has 41% alcohol, Or is it too watered down?

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 01:32:19 +0000

Adding some fresh lemon juice might add great antibacterial and antiviral properties. When we have sore throats, I make a warm lemonade of fresh lemon, water, and raw local honey. Soothes the throat and helps kill germs.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:46:38 +0000

In reply to Danièle. Echinacea is not necessarily harmful to those with thyroid problems. There are many people with thyroid conditions who take some form of it and are not negatively affected. It is an antioxidant which boosts the immune system and lymphocytic activity, so it should be used with caution. However, the same is true of garlic, ginger, and many other common immunity-boosting supplements. Same as any ingredient, different people react differently to different ingredients.