The power of luya, salabat and Pei Pa Koa

So I’m up at 3 o’clock in the morning. I’m set to travel to Koronadal City, Mindanao in a few hours. Terribly excited to see another part of my beloved Island of Mindanao but a bit worried, too. Not about traveling to the place formerly called Marbel but because I lost my voice…literally!

I caught nasty cough and colds a few days ago and now I’m paying for the consequence — I currently have terribly hoarse voice. Two days ago was the worst. I could barely hear myself. I couldn’t hear anything when I tried to utter a word!

Enter my immediate remedies for this type of emergency — luya (ginger), salabat (ginger ale) and the ever trusty Pei Pa Koa.

Ever since I was a child, my mother always reminded us of the wonders of luya and salabat. And of course, mothers know best. Ginger and ginger ale always proved to be effective. When I was still a part of the Carillon (Ateneo glee club), our choir master also recommended that we drink salabat every now and then.

Fast forward a few years — I now have a third remedy. Pei Pa Koa.

Have any of you tried Pei Pa Koa?

I do know that the Philippines recalled the Pei Pa Koa stocks back in 2006 because allegedly, there were traces of formalin (!) in them. I remember that order caused quite a ruckus back then. However, the products are back in the market and Pei Pa Koa aficionados (like me!) are happy again 😀

It’s been two days since I started taking Pei Pa Koa again and I can definitely see positive changes in my voice. Hopefully I can have my voice back later today. I can’t roam around Koronadal City and then just whisper to people, yes?

What about you — any fast fixes/remedies to cough, colds or hoarse voice?

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Mindanaoan is a multi-awarded blogger, content creator, seasoned social media strategist and publicist with undeniably successful track record. Her content niches are lifestyle, travel, politics and events. 2012 International Visitor Leadership Program (for global leaders) alumnus and O visa grantee (for people with extraordinary skills and who have risen to the top of their field). Avid traveler and a proud relief operations volunteer. Regular resource person for social media, blogging and content creation. Available for work and travel – [email protected]