Sore Throat Remedy

contributed by Joanie 31 Jul | 21:18


My nan had the following remedy for a sore throat – take a slice of turnip, place in a dish, a light covering of sugar and water, leave overnight and then drink/gargle.

Sounds awful, but it does work.

From County Durham (UK)

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