{"id":15436,"date":"2025-12-18T22:55:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15436"},"modified":"2025-12-18T22:55:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:55:41","slug":"diy-herbal-throat-spray-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15436","title":{"rendered":"DIY Herbal Throat Spray Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Once upon a very terrible time, all my kids got a stomach bug at the same time\u2026 while I was gone. We don\u2019t get sick often, but it was terrible and I wasn\u2019t on hand to use all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/remedies\/natural-remedies-for-illness\/\">natural remedies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, that was the first and last stomach bug they\u2019ve all gotten at once. However, at least one child gets a stuffy nose or cough sometime during the winter. Or I dust my closet and get a cough\/congestion\/nasal drip for a few days.<\/p>\n<p>In those cases, I like to have this herbal throat spray on hand. It\u2019s great for sore throat, cough or congestion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-herbal-throat-spray-ingredients\">Herbal Throat Spray Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>This herbal throat spray is essentially a strong herbal tincture mixed with raw honey. The herbs provide both immediate relief and longer-lasting benefits for beating illness. You can use many different immune boosting and throat soothing herbs, but I prefer the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Echinacea-Purpurea-Organic-Frontier-Products\/dp\/B000UW1PJI?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wellnessmama-20&amp;linkId=cd35363db96941fce3a886614c57448c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Echinacea root<\/a> \u2013 Naturally antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. Eases sore throat and cough and supports the immune system. Helps soothe throat pain and is great for strep throat or tonsillitis in a tea or throat spray.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Starwest-Botanicals-Organic-Ginger-Sifted\/dp\/B001A1RRZY?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wellnessmama-20&amp;linkId=af6056039b2f734a1699dc0bf4c1d6c3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ginger<\/a> \u2013 Warming and stimulates circulation. Its antimicrobial and helps thin mucus and get it out of the body. Helps ease inflammation, pain, and muscle spasms. Ginger also stimulates white blood cells, helps prevent viruses from attaching to cells, and destroys viruses.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/go\/marshmallow-root\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marshmallow root<\/a> \u2013 A soothing demulcent herb that coats and soothes inflamed, dry, or damaged tissues. Reduces inflammation, supports white blood cells, and is an expectorant.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Frontier-Elder-Berries-Whole-Organic\/dp\/B000UVUHXY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=wellnessmama-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Elderberry<\/a> \u2013 Traditionally used for throat inflammation and may help reduce swelling in the mouth and throat. It also supports better drainage, less nasal congestion, and is an expectorant. It\u2019s especially great for cough and congestion from viral infections.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Frontier-Thyme-Extract-Fancy-Grade\/dp\/B00016XJVK\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=wellnessmama-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Thyme<\/a> \u2013 Not just for Italian food! Thyme herb is excellent at breaking up stuck congestion and mucus in the lungs and getting it out. It\u2019s antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and helps with better breathing.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Frontier-Peppermint-Certified-Organic-Ounce\/dp\/B001VNGNSS\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=wellnessmama-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Peppermint <\/a>\u2013 This adds a refreshing flavor and is warming and stimulating when used internally. It\u2019s antimicrobial and helps fight a variety of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/go\/cayenne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cayenne<\/a> \u2013 Cayenne is warming, stimulating, and boosts circulation to improve healing. It\u2019s been traditionally used for sore throats, coughs, and illness prevention. It does add a spicy kick though, so reduce or skip if preferred.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t need every single herb on this list to make an herbal throat spray. If you don\u2019t have some of them on hand, then just use more of the ones you do. I make<a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/remedies\/herbal-tinctures\/\"> an herbal tincture<\/a> with the herbs and then mix with raw honey for a strong spray. When it\u2019s made this way the herbal throat spray will last for months in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premade-herbal-throat-spray\">Premade Herbal Throat Spray<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t feel like making it or don\u2019t have the herbs you need? I also like this pre-made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Herb-Pharm-Soothing-Echinacea-Propolis\/dp\/B0014AT7OU?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wellnessmama-20&amp;linkId=9da0c0a90d4d1f3bdfc4213d280d6522&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">herbal throat spray <\/a>that includes echinacea and propolis. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepersnaturals.com\/collections\/all?oid=13&amp;affid=64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">propolis throat spray<\/a> is also a family favorite.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-herbal-throat-spray-tincture\">Herbal Throat Spray Tincture<\/h2>\n<p>To make the tincture, I combine 1 tablespoon each of these dried herbs: Echinacea, Ginger, Marshmallow Root, Elderberry, Thyme and Mint and 1 teaspoon of dried cayenne pepper (optional) in a pint-size mason jar.<\/p>\n<p>Fill the rest of the jar with a strong food-grade liquor like rum or vodka (must be at least 80-proof alcohol). Put on an airtight lid and let it sit for at least two weeks or up to eight weeks (the longer it sits the stronger it will be). Store in a cool dark place. I make this once a year and have enough to last at least the year.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s my full tutorial on<a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/remedies\/herbal-tinctures\/\"> making herbal tinctures<\/a> if you\u2019re new to herbal remedies.<\/p>\n<p>If you get a cough, sore throat or cold this winter, try this herbal throat spray to get some relief and feel better soon! Here\u2019s how to make the standard tincture version.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-496710\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"496710\" data-servings=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-howto\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">DIY Herbal Throat Spray Recipe<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Active Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Steeping Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-days wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-days\">14<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> days<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-days wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-days\" aria-hidden=\"true\">d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-days wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-days\">14<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> days<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-days wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-days\" aria-hidden=\"true\">d<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Katie Wells<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-496710-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-496710-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"496710\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496710-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Add the herbs to a pint-size Mason jar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496710-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Pour alcohol over the herbs, leaving a \u00bd inch headspace.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496710-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Cap tightly with the lid and let the tincture steep for 2-4 weeks, shaking occasionally.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496710-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Once the tincture is done, strain out the herbs and reserve the liquid.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496710-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>For every 6 Tablespoons of tincture add 2 Tablespoons of raw honey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496710-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Shake well to combine and store in the fridge for up to 6 months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496710-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>I pour some into a small spray bottle for easy use as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-496710-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">You don\u2019t have to use every single herb on the list. If you want\/need to omit some of the herbs, just replace them with more of the others.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-hour-herbal-throat-spray-tincture\">Two Hour Herbal Throat Spray Tincture<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to use the full herbal mixture and don\u2019t have weeks to sit around waiting for the tincture, you can make a two-hour version with this method:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combine 1 teaspoon of all of the herbs (2 Tablespoons total) in a pint size glass jar.<\/li>\n<li>Pour enough boiling water on them to just cover the herbs with water.<\/li>\n<li>Let steep for 20 minutes until the water cools.<\/li>\n<li>Strain out the herbs and mix with equal parts of 80-proof or higher liquor. I use rum or vodka.<\/li>\n<li>For every 3 parts of herbal liquid, add 1 part of honey.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This version should last for a few weeks in the fridge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-throat-spray-variations\">More Throat Spray Variations<\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer not to make a tincture with alcohol, you can make a glycerite with vegetable glycerin instead. Glycerites aren\u2019t as potent and generally don\u2019t extract the herbal properties as well as alcohol. It will still be helpful though and you\u2019ll just need to use a little more of the spray on the throat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can also make a strong herbal tea and mix with honey. This won\u2019t last nearly as long and should be used within a week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Do you ever get a sore throat or cough? What remedies do you use?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/remedies\/herbal-throat-spray\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once upon a very terrible time, all my kids got a stomach bug at the same time\u2026 while I was gone. We don\u2019t get sick often, but it was terrible and I wasn\u2019t on hand to use all of our natural remedies. Thankfully, that was the first and last stomach bug they\u2019ve all gotten at &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[271],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15436","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15436"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15436\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}