# Cure what ails me with 1 magic ingredient! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 9, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275 "2016-08-09T20:08:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![67java89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/aeb1de/32.png) [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/1 "2016-08-09T20:08:25Z")
I can’t seem to shake this…congestion and clogged ears. Don’t know if it’s a summer cold or allergies or whatever. I feel AWFUL. So, I’m making my tea. What is the _ **one** _ thing you would add to my tea to make me feel better/knock this thing out? ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/2 "2016-08-09T20:11:18Z")
Afrin. ---
**Author:** ![67java89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/aeb1de/32.png) [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/3 "2016-08-09T20:15:51Z")
> [@x-ray\_vision](#): > > Afrin. In my tea?😕 ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/4 "2016-08-09T20:25:08Z")
I read quickly on my phone. Time for me to get those glasses. ---
**Author:** ![spamforbrains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@spamforbrains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spamforbrains)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/5 "2016-08-09T20:28:46Z")
Big shot of vodka? Or ten. Then you won’t care about your sinuses. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/6 "2016-08-09T20:31:05Z")
Does it _have_ to go in your tea? Because I’ve heard, um, from a friend, that masturbation will clear up congestion right quick. And even if it’s only briefly, you’re awfully happy about it. ---
**Author:** ![67java89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/aeb1de/32.png) [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/7 "2016-08-09T20:34:11Z")
Sounds like I should combine the PREVIOUS 2 suggestions ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/8 "2016-08-09T20:54:41Z")
> [@faithfool](#): > > Does it _have_ to go in your tea? Because I’ve heard, um, from a friend, that masturbation will clear up congestion right quick. And even if it’s only briefly, you’re awfully happy about it. Your, umm, friend sounds like a real, ahem, jerkoff. How about Jägermeister, which can be covertly found in bottles labeled “Vicks Formula 44-D”. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Periwinkle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Periwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Periwinkle)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/9 "2016-08-09T21:01:25Z")
Have you tried a neti pot? They are great for sinus issues. As for your drink, I was thinking something spicy might make you feel better. Grated ginger. Or, I hear lemon and cayenne pepper is good. I hope you feel better soon. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/10 "2016-08-09T21:03:51Z")
> [@faithfool](#): > > Does it _have_ to go in your tea? Because I’ve heard, um, from a friend, that masturbation will clear up congestion right quick. And even if it’s only briefly, you’re awfully happy about it. Do _not_ masturbate into your tea. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/11 "2016-08-09T21:23:25Z")
Time. If you spend about two weeks drinking your tea, you’ll probably feel a lot better when you’re done. ---
**Author:** ![67java89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/aeb1de/32.png) [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/12 "2016-08-09T22:01:10Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Do _not_ masturbate into your tea. Does this caution come from experience?😃 ---
**Author:** ![67java89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/aeb1de/32.png) [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/13 "2016-08-09T22:02:21Z")
> [@Periwinkle](#): > > Have you tried a neti pot? They are great for sinus issues. > > As for your drink, I was thinking something spicy might make you feel better. Grated ginger. Or, I hear lemon and cayenne pepper is good. > > I hope you feel better soon. Thanks. I’ll try the grated ginger first ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/14 "2016-08-09T22:13:06Z")
> [@Ethilrist](#): > > Time. If you spend about two weeks drinking your tea, you’ll probably feel a lot better when you’re done. But if you try echinacea it’ll clear up in only 14 days. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/15 "2016-08-09T22:13:47Z")
Fenugreek seeds. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/16 "2016-08-09T22:22:37Z")
Wasabi, 2 ozs. You’re cured. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/17 "2016-08-09T22:43:09Z")
1 _MAGIC_ ingredient? ummm…eye of newt? ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/18 "2016-08-09T22:49:28Z")
A couple of hot bricks always did the trick for me: bourbon, honey, hot water. Maybe a little butter. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/19 "2016-08-10T01:15:38Z")
**Cure what ails me with 1 magic ingredient!** First you have to click through 16 screens with ads. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275/20 "2016-08-10T01:17:32Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > **Cure what ails me with 1 magic ingredient!** > > First you have to click through 16 screens with ads. #12 will BLOW YOUR MIND! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cure-what-ails-me-with-1-magic-ingredient/762275.md?page=2)