Kitchen Cure for Sore Throat

Ingredients
1 cup water
1/8 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp crushed cardamom
1/8 tsp jaggery (or can use honey
1/2 tsp freshly grated giner

Method:
Boil until the liquid is reduced to half.
Drink before it cools . Have this twice daily.
Benefits: 
Turmeric: antibiotic and inflammatory properties to  reduce swelling. 
Ginger: reduces inflammation and infection. Helps combat respiratory viruses. 
Black Pepper: Antioxidants to clear mucus.
Cardamom: Used to flavour traditional Indian. Powerful in combating cold like symptoms, this potent seed helps reduce digestive heat in the belly.
Jaggery: another traditional ingredient used in India. This boosts the immune system and regulates the body temperature and reduces mucus from the body. Honey may be used as a sweetener but honey lacks the benefits once heated.