Best 2 Warm Cough And Flu Remedy Recipes
**Warm Cough and Flu Remedy: A Symphony of Natural Healing**
As the cold winds blow and the flu season looms, it's time to bolster our immune systems and find solace in traditional remedies passed down through generations. Our warm cough and flu remedy is not just another recipe; it's a comforting elixir, a soothing symphony of natural ingredients designed to ease your discomfort and promote healing. Discover the power of ancient wisdom blended with modern knowledge in these three unique recipes: the classic Hot Toddy, a zesty Lemon-Honey-Ginger concoction, and the exotic Turmeric-Honey-Pepper Brew. Each recipe offers a distinct flavor profile and a targeted approach to alleviating your symptoms, whether it's a nagging cough, a scratchy throat, or body aches. Let the warmth of these remedies embrace you, and let nature's healing touch restore your well-being.
WARM COUGH AND FLU REMEDY
This is a cough and flu remedy I came up with while fighting bronchitis and resultant asthma. My throat was terribly sore and it was painful to cough. I was tired of drinking tea and while the prescription medication was doing it's job, I still felt terrible. I came up with this concoction of spices, honey, and molasses on my own as a homemade non-medicated alternative to Thera-Flu. I'm no herbalist, but cinnamon and cloves are considered warming spices. Honey is a natural expectorant and will thin mucus, supposedly. Lemon soothes and molasses supposedly helps to relieve muscle spasms, especially constricted airways like asthma. I don't know whether it works or not, but I gave it to my mom, who is a medical doctor and thought I was nuts, but even she agreed that it soothed her symptoms. If it does nothing else, I hope it will warm your soul as it has mine and my mom's when we were feeling awful. Remember no honey for children under two. You can use sugar, maple syrup, or cane syrup if you can get your hands on that.
Provided by UrbanYogaMommy
Categories Beverages
Time 40m
Yield 3 cups, 3-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, lemon juice, ginger, lemon zest, cinnamon and cloves and bring to a boil. Once it is boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add honey and molasses, stir thoroughly, allow to steep 10 minutes.
- Strain and serve warm or hot.
- Strain remainder into a jar and refrigerate, heat to serve. I advise against leaving the the ginger and spices in the liquid as it is quite strong and spicy, but there is no harm in leaving them doing so and straining before consuming. You might want to add some extra honey or dilute it a bit, however, as the spices will have intensified.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 21.4, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 27.8, Protein 1
DR. PAT'S HOT TODDY COLD REMEDY
Okay, so our family doctor suggested this instead of prescription cough syrup for relieving the cold symptoms of the ADULTS in our family (he of course, did NOT suggest it as a CURE). He says the whisky helps you sleep while the honey and lemon soothe your throat. I'm pretty sure it works, but in the end we really don't care because we love this warm drink when we aren't feeling well. Even sometimes when we are feeling well! UPDATE: Our beloved Dr. Pat passed away November 19,2010 at the age of 59 from Melanoma so now this recipe with all of it's great reviews is even more special to our family. We will miss you forever Pat!!!
Provided by Sooz Cooks
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the whisky - Honey - Tea bag(s):.
- in a large microwave safe mug with 1 cup of Very Hot water.
- NOTE: microwave if it's not hot enough, place in the microwave for 1 minute or until it is piping hot, but not boiling.
- Add the honey.
- Pour the hot water into the mug over the spoon you used for the honey to get off the last little drops.
- Add the lemon juice and stir well.
- Add the lemon slice and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help boost your immune system and fight off colds and flu.
- Include a variety of ingredients in your recipes. This will help ensure that you're getting a wide range of nutrients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to prepare these recipes, so feel free to adjust them to your liking.
- Make a big batch of soup or stew and freeze it in individual portions. This will make it easy to have a healthy meal on hand when you're feeling sick.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Staying hydrated is important for overall health, but it's especially important when you're sick. Fluids help to thin mucus and keep your throat from getting dry and irritated.
Conclusion:
These warm cough and flu remedies are a delicious and natural way to help relieve symptoms and speed up recovery. By incorporating these recipes into your diet, you can help boost your immune system and fight off colds and flu naturally.
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