Our home remedy for colds and sore throats. It’s cold and flu season in our neck of the woods….. sore throats, achy joints, muscle weakness, headache, sneezing, coughing, stuffy noses , the works. Something that we’ve been enjoying in our family is a lemon ginger blended tea. My husband has been our ‘tea chef’ these past couple of weeks and has developed this out of his traditional cold and flu season ginger lemon tea.
We’re loving this because it’s really quick and easy to make, which is a good thing when you still have to get up after a rough night of sleep and having slept an extra 30 minutes and now running late to take your kids to school (I had a few days like that this week). My husband whipped this up for me, poured it into a jar with a lid, and handed it to me as I grabbed my coat and ran out the door. I was so grateful for it throughout the morning.. it helped clear up the mucous (sorry for the details for those of you who are faint of heart), soothe my throat, and ease the headache.
We would like to share the recipe with you so that maybe you can gain a little relief (or at the very least, a little enjoyment while you’re getting through the cold weather). Even if you’re not sick, this is a sweet little tea to help build your immune system and give you some anti-inflammatory boost. Homemade Lemon Ginger Tea - 1 whole peeled lemon with seeds - 30 ounces of hot water - 1-2 tablespoons trigona honey or alternative sweetener of choice - 2-3 inches fresh, peeled ginger Optional: for summer tea, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves and 6-8 ice cubes Blend in blender until smooth.
I use a Vitamix because it's super powerful, but there are lots of great ones out there now. Use strainer to strain out the 'debris' Hope you enjoy it! article by Dr. Arjan
How Does Ginger Help a Sore Throat?
Adding Trigona Honey to ginger can help soften the flavor and take the bite and spice out of it. Honey also has antimicrobial properties, so it may provide additional healing benefits . Many studies have explored the antimicrobial benefits of honey, and it has shown promise in inhibiting a range of bacteria and virus. However, most studies have been in vitro studies. More research is needed to support the use of honey as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial.
One study found some evidence to suggest that the antimicrobial effects of ginger and honey may be enhanced when used together. The study looked at the effects of ginger and honey on cavity causing bacteria in teeth. Results were mixed, but showed promise for enhanced effects on inhibiting some bacteria. Take ginger and honey together in juices, cold infusions, or other recipes. You can also add 1 tablespoon (5 ml) of honey to hot ginger tea. Read more Sources : HealthLine - Honey and Ginger
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