Homemade honey, lemon and ginger drink for coughs and colds

Don't let cold and flu season knock you for a loop. Stock up on this home cold & flu remedy before the cold weather sets in. It's even delicious when you're feeling great!

For a long time, honey, ginger, and lemon have been recognized for their homeopathic properties. When combined, they make a knock-out remedy against a myriad of ailments. This elixer will relieve many of the symptoms that accompany flu, cold, infection and inflammation. Just check out some of the natural properties of these ingredients:


Honey: antibacterial, antioxidant, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral

Ginger: antiviral, anti-inflammatory, aids digestion, effective against human respiratory syncytial virus

Lemon: antiseptic, aids digestion, great source of calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids


So you can see how combining these elements will create a tasty treat that will relieve your aches, pains, indigestion, and even help you breathe a little better.

Ingredients:

• Fresh lemon
• Fresh ginger
• Raw honey*

• Slice lemon into quarters and pack into jar
• Grate ginger, and add to lemon (the amount is up to you - the more the better, I say!)
• While stirring, fill jar with honey

• Add 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) to hot water and stir

This also makes a great holiday or house warming gift! Just add a label with directions and the use-by date. Jar can be stored in the frige for up to 3 months.

And for a portable version, make your own cough drops!

* Please note: honey is not intended for use by children under 12 months of age.

Based on this Instructable by scoochmaroo

What's you're favourite hot drink when you're feeling sick? Let us know in the comments below!

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