Many parents like me find themselves searching for gentler alternatives to store-bought medications. Making your own remedies not only puts you in control of the ingredients, but often provides simple, powerful support for your family’s wellness throughout the year.
Creating a honey infusion with fresh aromatics and roots is an excellent way to boost immunity and soothe symptoms like coughs or colds.
For a potent batch, combine finely chopped fresh ginger, crushed garlic, a touch of fresh turmeric, cloves, black peppercorn, a few grains of Selim, and fresh rosemary.
Mix these ingredients into a generous amount of pure, raw honey. This mixture can be stored and used as needed, providing immediate support whenever anyone in the house feels a little under the weather.
I didn’t use any measurements though; I like to go the old school way.But here’s a quantifies recipe for those of you who want to try it.
Cold + Flu Immune-Boosting Honey Infusion Recipe
- 2 cups pure, raw honey
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 tablespoons crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated turmeric
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 6 grains of Selim
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 4 cayenne Pepper or Habanero
There’s no need to refrigerate. Keep it in your cabinet and take 2 tablespoons full 2-3 times daily as needed for cold or for wellness. Remember; let food be thy medicine!
Take a look at these health benefits of each ingredient:
- Raw Honey: Coats and soothes sore throats while calming coughs.
- Ginger: Relieves nausea, warms the body, and reduces throat irritation.
- Garlic: Fights infections with powerful antiviral and antimicrobial compounds.
- Turmeric: Reduces inflammation and supports overall immune health.
- Cloves: Numb throat pain and fight off bacteria.
- Black Peppercorn: Clears congestion and boosts the body’s absorption of turmeric.
- Grains of Selim: Traditionally used to treat coughs and respiratory infections.
- Rosemary: Supports respiratory health and helps clear airways.