1. Black radish with rock candy (see video!)
The black radish, also known as "winter radish", is Grandma Inges favorite in the long list of her home remedies. Good for cough and hoarseness! Tasty is different, but help tuts! Cut the round bulb at the top and bottom with a sharp kitchen knife. Hollow out the radish, cut an approximately 1cm (circumference) hole in the tuber on one side. Place on a glass, fill with brown candy. The rock candy pulls the liquid out of the bulb, a golden yellow juice drips into the glass. "Nice and sweet," explains Grandma Inge, "so that the grandchildren can drink it too". Uh, well. We say: close your nose and through!
2. Salt herring lake
A bizarre household remedy, and feared by grandma Inges children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: the infamous Salzhering-Lake. Recommended for sore throats and hoarseness. Pour the water in which salty herring is placed into a shot glass. Hold your breath, drink. One glass is enough. "Also helps with hangovers," says Grandma Inge.
3. Garlic and onion wrap
A classic that has it all. Grandma Inge swears by the sharp wrap, which is said to work wonders for a sore throat. Peel cloves of garlic and an onion. Simmer in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes. Pour off water. Mash the garlic and onion into large pieces and wrap them in a kitchen towel. Grandma Inge recommends a white knee sock. That's where the spicy mixture comes in. Grandma Inge takes the left sock. Why? “It has always been done this way!” Aha. Put the hot wrap around your neck. Caution, do not burn! Not suitable to be fit for the evening date if you understand …
4. Nettle tea with turmeric
Grandma Inge plucks the nettle herself in the garden (“Weeds have to go!”) And pours the washed leaves with boiling water. If there are no fresh leaves, the dried nettle from the pharmacy will do the same. Let the tea infuse, pour through a sieve. Grandma Inge chops in ginger. Since then, her granddaughter from turmeric has reported ("Never heard of it! What's that supposed to be?"), turmeric is also grated. “After all, you have to keep up with the times when you are 90,” says Grandma Inge. Sweet with honey.
5. Milk instead of nasal spray
Sounds strange, but should help: Grandma Inge recommends milk as a substitute for nasal spray. Suck up fresh milk through your nose. Uh! But doesn't milk produce slime? And which milk should you take? Soy? Almond? Oats? Grandma Inge shakes her head vigorously. "There wasn't anything back then!" Use cow's milk.