 ELDERMOON’s Basic Herbal Throat Spray RecipeYield: 2oz/60ml spray bottle It’s that time of year that we feel that need “to prepare”. It can rush in sometimes and have us scurrying. And sometimes we feel it and step into a pace that is more like a well versed kind of dance with the seasons. Welcome to the seasonal shifts that require a little extra care. I’m sharing how I make my customized herbal honey throat sprays to treat my family’s sore and scratchy throats and for early signs of cold or flu. This was birthed when I was sent to the ICU to take care of patients, my community members, while covid infected. I gifted this to other nurses working with me who were open this kind of medicine. When exposed, even with all the precautions, I remained calm, hand washed often, and kept my masks well-fitted. We wore goggles as the eyes are an entry point. Once my time is complete with caring for someone infected, I shower fully, and once home I used a netty pot for my sinuses with a mild salt and baking soda solution that I add 2 drops of usnea or goldenseal root tincture to. I scraped my tongue and sprayed my throat immediately, before bed, and upon waking. I also would use our sauna if I was very concerned, as long as I had no fever. I made this throat spray for my time in the ICU and many nurses used it too when we were all very afraid as we watched many unusual deaths happen. For the home setting if you suspect you’ve been exposed to a virus and you're concerned, consider general frequent hand washing, pull up your deep rest skills, reduce stress while sleeping more, increase water intake and simple herbal infusions, and enlist the highest quality easy to digest food as part of your first response. We grab this herbal throat spray, along with other stronger internal immune support, when one of us becomes exhausted, watery-eyed, unexplained head or body aches, or feels that tickle or soreness/burn in the high sinuses or throat. I use raw honey in these, but you can substitute vegetable glycerine for a vegan product. Honey kills germs on contact plus gives added immunity support. That’s why it’s in the formula. Glycerine does not. You decide what’s best. Also, remember that store bought honey should not be given to children under a year old. I always gave our honey to my babies because the botulism concerns come from poor handling during mass production. I based my throat spray inspiration on a recipe found in Rosemary Gladstar’s book: Medicinal Herbs, A Beginner’s Guide. Back to basics is always a humble and empowering thing. Her recipe revolves around using tinctures, but if you prefer to avoid alcohol completely, you can substitute a strong herbal tea instead. It will have a limited shelf life but be a potent product nonetheless. Rosemary’s recipe with tinctures has added water to dilute it down a bit. She may have done this to ease the effects of alcohol on the throat and mouth mucosa. I’m not sure. I do not add water to mine because when formulating this I wanted the strongest remedy possible. I find it to be fine and the plants and honey buffer the sharpness of the alcohol just fine. Again, you can decide what is best for you and your family.  Basic Throat Spray RecipeINGREDIENTS
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YIELD: 2oz / 60ml Other anti-microbial plant tincture options for topical antiseptic actions in the mouth and throat:Culinary Sage, White Sage, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Wormwood, Spilanthes, Prickly Ash Bark, Feverfew, Boneset, Chamomile flower, Bee Balm flower, Bloodroot, Oak leaf and bark, Witch Hazel bark, Burdock leaf, Apple leaves, Peach leaves, Echinacea flower and root, Osha root, Usnea lichen, Calendula flowers, Plantain leaf and root, Comfrey leaf and root, Propolis (not a plant but a resinous substance Bees make from resinous plants)
You can make it with just one of these plants or create your own formula. We swallow the blend too so these all have immune support and anti-microbial actions that work from the inside out as well and are an intensive treatment that helps in the first few days when a virus attempts to enter the body. They can move through the eyes too which is why I lean heavily on the netty pot to wash them away. These simple actions can sometimes make all the difference. Our throat spray at ElderMoon currently has Propolis, White Sage leaf, Plantain leaf & root, Echinacea Root, White Pine needle and bark, raw Honey, pure organic Eucalyptus essential oil. We get rave reviews and many report the benefits of “knocking it out” within the first few days among all ages. Finally, you need to delegate the DIY thing for now until you get more time, supplies, energy? No problem. I have it ready for you. Thank you for delegating when you need to. Link below. Much Love, Jen
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 Kitchari Cleanse #1This traditonal Indian dish as many variations but always delivers gentle gut medicine. Kitchari helps for when you need lighter meals for a day or more, are healing digestive issues or you gut is unsettled for whatever reason, or maybe your sick and need easy to digest nourishment for increased immune system energy. It's our go-to for seasonal shifts, during stressful times the gut is distressed, or giving the body a break after over-indulging during holiday gatherings too. Often it's just a perfectly warm morning breakfast here. Serves: 4-6 - stores well in refrigerator to use up in 2-3 days INGREDIENTS
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New to all the spices? (These are the medicine.) Maybe your pantry needs an update on some of the ingredients? Have a palate that needs simple? You can still start anyway. Take a look at the simplest Kitchari recipe below as a starting option. Children enjoy this one too.   Gentle Start Kitchari Recipe: with a little less spices if you need an easier start.INGREDIENTS
For Garnish: fresh cilantro, plain yogurt, and slices of lime INSTRUCTIONS
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Jennifer Costa, Herbalist-RN, Teacher, Botanist, Biologist, EM-CST, and Founder of ElderMoon School of Herbs & Earth MedicineCategories
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