3 Herbal Remedies to Get You Through the Winter
3 Herbal Remedies to Get You Through the Winter
It’s that time of year when everyone is getting sick so here are 3 herbal remedies and for you and your family. Before you try over the counter medicines and disinfectants with dyes and other unhealthy ingredients, consider these healthy alternatives instead:
1. Elderberry
Elderberry is a berry from a Black Elder or Europeen tree. They have great medicinal properties and can be used in various ways such as tea, syrup, juice and more.
These tart tasting berries are full of antioxidants and other vitamins that may protect your immune sytstem like quercetion. Your intake of elderberries should be limited because it can make you sick at high dosages. But don’t you fret, most bags of elderberry both dry and fresh will most likely have recipes for them on the packaging.
2. Garlic
Raw garlic contains allicin which is a very strong antibiotic. I’m no doctor and this is not medical advice, but I cured a UTI holistically and I give a lot of credit to the garlic for it. You can also add honey and garlic together to make it even stronger. (Honey is not advised for children under 1). If I was feeling unwell, I’d take a tsp in the morning and a tsp at night. If it’s being used for an infection in place of an antibiotic, it will be taken at higher dosages.
3. Onion Water
I saved my favorite for last. I love using onion water when sick. Onions are also high in quercetin and are loaded with antioxidants and other vitamins. I take a spoonful of onion water a day as a preventative and 3 tbsp if not feeling well.
I hope you consider doing some of these over the Fall and Winter seasons!!
Here’s a bonus cus’ you’re great
* Cut up either yellow or red onions and place them around the house (bedrooms are most important). Let them sit for two days and then dispose of them. The cut onions absorb toxins in the air therefore helping cleanse you from sickness - that’s what I’ve heard anyway. It’s up to you to try it out but I’m gonna keep choppin’ them up at our house because I think it works.
