You will want to substitute maple syrup for the honey in this recipe for children under 12months of age.
- ½ cup fresh or ¼ cup dried sage
- 8 ounces of honey
Put honey in saucepan and gently heat. Add sage and stir for about 10 minutes. Pour your heated sage honey into a clean canning jar, put on the lid, and let it sit in a warm place (a windowsill, for example) for 2 to 3 weeks. Using a spatula, scoop out the contents of your jar. Label and store it in a cool, dark cabinet. Your herbal honey will stay good for at least 1 year.
How to Use:
For coughs and sore throat, take 1 teaspoon sage honey and put in 1 cup hot water and stir. Add some fresh lemon if desired. You could also just take 1 teaspoon sage honey straight off the spoon to relieve a sore throat. For wounds, apply thin layer to a 3 x 3 bandage or gauze and apply. Change daily.