Hi Clelia,
  I would buy a piece of fresh ginger root, wipe it clean, slice some
of
>it up, and boil it for about 10-15 minutes.  (At this point it should taste
>spicy when you drink, if it doesn't it's not strong enough add more slices
>when you boil it).

I tried this and it was wonderful. I lost my voice completely so it
was
soothing for my throat.  My 4 children and husband liked the idea that
I
was voiceless. (No respect...)
One of the kids said, "I guess the paleo diet isn't working eh? Maybe
you
need some gluten!"
Out of the mouths of paleobabes!

Paleomute,
Susan