Sage syrup
Description
The antimicrobial effect of sage is due to the presence of tannins and flavonoid compounds. In folk medicine, sage leaves are used for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, gingivitis, colds, and flu. I'll tell you how to properly and quickly prepare sage syrup—just follow my instructions and stay healthy! Don't store the syrup for too long; it's better to make a fresh batch when needed.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients, let's get started!
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Step 2
Boil 100 ml of water. Add 2 tablespoons of sage, stir. Cover the pot and let the decoction steep for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
When the decoction has steeped, slightly open the lid and let it cool down a bit. Add honey and lemon juice to the warm decoction. Stir well until the honey is completely dissolved.
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Step 4
Strain the decoction using gauze folded into 4-5 layers. Pour the syrup into a bottle with a tight-fitting lid or cork. Store in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
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Step 5
The syrup can be taken by the tablespoon before meals.