She took a sip of lukewarm water from the sun-drenched pond. "Never icy, never boiling," the Owl had warned.

Acts as a natural demulcent to film the throat and reduce coughing.

By the time the moon rose, the Nightingale felt a smooth, warm sensation in her throat. The "coating" of rest, hydration, and honey had worked. She opened her beak and a melody more crystal-clear than ever before flowed through the trees. From that day on, she never forgot that to give her best to the world, she first had to take care of herself.

These herbs contain mucilage, which physically coats the throat to reduce pain.