Natural cold remedy

THIS. STUFF. WORKS. Mother nature knows what she’s doing ─ all the ingredients in my natural cold remedy are well, natural 🌱 You can pronounce all the ingredients, unlike the stuff on the back of a few store-bought cough syrups I’ve seen, which shall remain nameless… Everything you need can be found at your local grocery store, and you may be using a few to cook your dinner with already. A win-win for your pocket, and your cold ─ which won’t be around for long if you try this recipe 😉

About the ingredients

Molasses

• Is antioxidant-rich, and helps to eliminate free radicals
• Has tons of medicinal properties and is quite high in Iron

Cinnamon

• Not only helps to fight coughs, but also soothes sore throats
• Is a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system
• Also has antimicrobial, and anti-fungal properties

Red onion

• Has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antibiotic and antioxidant properties
• Improves immunity and fights against flu and infections

Garlic

• Is a natural antibiotic which boosts the immune system
• Also rich in vitamins and minerals
• Contains antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties

Rosemary

• Is packed with antioxidants, which help to fight off free radicals
• Boosts the body’s immune response
• Has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties

How to make

1. Put 2.5 cups of water in the saucepan on the stove along with 6 big garlic cloves minced, 1/4 of a red onion chopped, and 1 sprig of rosemary
2. Heat on medium-high, then boil for 10 minutes, and remove from the heat
3. Strain the liquid into your cup, then add 1 tbsp each of cinnamon and molasses
4. Stir to combine, and drink while it’s still hot (I let mine cool for 15 minutes before consuming)
5. This recipe makes 2 cups, drink and repeat until your symptoms are gone
6. Enjoy!

Worth noting

• Include the molasses and you won’t taste any of the garlic, onion or rosemary!