Hi Claudia,

My father had strep in the past and he figured he had it again. But
he couldn't go to the doctor for 3 weeks. So I made the following
recipes. (borrowed recipes) He didn't use the throat spray but he
gargled and used the massage oil religiously. I didn't make the
steam inhalation. He said he felt better. He goes to the doctor
Monday. I can't wait to see what the results are and if he really
did have strep and got better.

Soar throat gargle
1 drop each of geranium, lemon and sage essential oil
1 TBLS. Cider vinegar
1 TSP. Honey
1 cup water
Heat water to lukewarm so that the honey will readily
dissolve. Add cider vinegar, essential oils, and honey to warm
water. Gently stir to blend.
Pour a small amount into a glass and gargle with this as long as you
can. Gargle 3 times a day. Pour the unused portiion into a clean,
dark glass bottle. Gently shake before each use.

Throat Spray:
½ cup chamomile herb tea. (or 1 drop of chamomile essential oils in ½
cup of water)
1 TBLS apple cider vinegar
2 drops feranium essential oil
1 drops each of sage, lemon, and tea tree essential oil.
If brewing actual tea, be sure to strain so that there are
absolutely no leaves to clog the nozzel of the sprayer.
Brew tea, add vinegar. Add essential oils and honey. Stir
well. Cool. Pour into a spray bottle (glass...dark). Shake well
before each use. Spray directly into the back of the throat 1 or 2
times. DO NOT OVERUSE. This is medicine than the throat gargle! Use
3 time a day......DO NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR 15-20 MINUTES AFTER USING.

Steam Inhalation:
3 drops lavender
2 drops chamomile
1 drop thyme
Pour 2 cups of steaming hot water into a bowl. Add essential
oils. Put towel over your head, lean over the bowl WITH YOUR EYES
CLOSED, and inhale 3-5 minutes.

Sore Throat Rub Massage Oil:
5 drops chamomile
2 drops lemon
1 drops thyme
1 TBLS. Carrier oil
Add essential oils to a clean dark glass bottle. Add carrier
oil. Gently shake before each use. Massage over the neck area and
behind the ears.