By Ellen L. Published: 2018-08-02
A sore throat is no fun. My little girl recently had a sore throat. Just a sore throat, no runny nose or coughing. But, thing is, it wouldn't go away. My little girl doesn't get sick that often, thank goodness, but when she does she's as grumpy as a wee bear bumped out of hibernation. I tried some homeopathic meds on her, the kind that works wonders for our usual colds, but it didn't help that much. Finally, in desperation, we decided to try a Chinese traditional folk remedy for sore throats, a brine preserved lime crushed in some water or, as it is often served in Hong Kong, in a tall cool glass of 7up soda. We bought a bottle of preserved limes at our local supermarket and tried it at home. When I say this I'm not exaggerating but, seriously, my girl's sore throat was pretty much not only soothed right away but somehow chased right out of the house. Wowzers! I was converted on the spot!
I decided we needed to have our own supply of these Chinese Preserved Limes 咸檸檬 (also called Chinese Salted Lemons strangely enough, though it's limes that are used) in the house so that we could indulge ourselves in this deliciously refreshing Chinese Preserved Lime Tonic Drink, or 咸檸 7, not only so soothing for overworked and sore throats but also a most excellently cooling beverage for general body heatiness, just the thing for these hot summer months! Plus it's actually wickedly delicious!
