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Homemade Decongestant

Annette McEndarfer
This homemade decongestant is good for breaking up chest congestion so you can clear it out. Anyone old enough to eat honey can take it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 5-7 radishes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 6 garlic cloves If my cloves are super-small, I use a couple more.

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel, and trim the vegetables as appropriate, and cut the onion into 2-4 chunks.
  • Dump everything into the blender and blend until smooth.
  • Strain.
  • Refrigerate between uses, for up to a week or so.
  • TO USE:
  • Adults take 2 Tbsp. once a day, or more as needed/desired.
  • Children take 1 Tbsp. once a day, or more as needed/desired.
  • Should begin expelling within 24 hours. (We have typically noticed it kicking in within the first couple hours.)