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How much salt do i put in a cup of water, which would be 8 oz for the cup of water, so i can clean my throat ?
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Gargle: Dissolve 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt in 8-ounces of warm water and gargle.
Answered 6/7/2020
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