These days the weather is so hot and dry that our health is easily affected. Flu is making its rounds and very often it is preceded by a sore throat.
There are remedies to ease the soreness in the throat. Some people opt for the very bitter Chinese herbal drink while others go for honey and lemon.
I’m recommending barley. This is a local drink which helps to soothe a bad sore throat. This is easily purchased from any Chinese medicinal shop. There are two types of barley combined, the raw and the roasted.
Depending on the quantity you wish to boil, you can use half a packet or one third. Wash the barley first and then boil it together with 2 screw pine leaves to give it a nice fragrance.
Bring to the boil and then simmer for half an hour. Add in the honey rock sugar to taste. Some like it sweet while others prefer it without any sugar.
When the barley has expanded or become ‘swollen’, it is ready for consumption. Take this continuously for a few days. You will find it helps to relieve your sore throat.
