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FIGHT COLDS LIKE A NINJA |
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5 Kick-Butt Japanese Home Remedies |
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by James Hadfield |
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If you're stuck under the weather and another bowl of chicken soup makes you feel more nauseated, give these traditional Japanese cold and flu remedies a whirl.
Shouga-yu
Shouga-yu is a hot ginger drink. To make your own energy-boosting and warming tea, pour boiling water over some grated ginger, and add honey and lemon, to taste.
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Negi
Negi (green onion) are believed to improve blood circulation and aid digestion. An unorthodox cure for fever and sore throat involves tying the white innards of the negi around your neck before going to sleep!
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Mikan
Also known as satsuma (small citrus fruit similar to a mandarin orange), mikan are a good source of vitamin C. Roast an unpeeled mikan over a low flame until its skin turns black, squeeze out the juice, and drink while it's still warm. Or make a tea using dried mikan peel, boiling water, ginger, and honey.
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Okayu
The staple diet for people in bed with the flu, okayu is a fortifying rice porridge that slips down even the sorest of throats. Combine a 1-to-3 part mixture of rice and water (or dashi stock), bring to a boil, and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
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Daikon Ame
Daikon ame is a concoction used to soothe a sore throat. Cut a short length of daikon into 1/2-inch cubes, place in a glass jar with enough honey or water to cover, and leave for a few hours. Take a spoonful of the daikon-infused honey or water three times a day and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
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"FIGHT COLDS LIKE A NINJA" has been edited for shojobeat.com.
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