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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup 274g

Recipe makes 1 cup)

Calories 58
Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 14.5g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 11.5g
Protein 0.6g 1%

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Natural Remedy for Colds & Infections

Recipe #76526 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note
Jen T

By: Jen T
Nov 15, 2003

As the title suggests this is an easy remedy for those all round ills that seem to strike when we least need them! This has worked very well for our family this year and I hope it will for you. You can also add the juice of a lemon and even the skin chopped as well if you like for added vit C. I do sometimes

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Directions

  1. 1
    Mix altogether and allow to cool.
  2. 2
    Add juice of 1 lemon (optional).
  3. 3
    Take 1-2 Tablespoons either neat, or if preferred, dilute with boiled water, 3-4 times a day.
  4. 4
    Good to take at first sign of a cold, sore throat, sinus etc.
  5. 5
    Continue taking for a few days.
  6. 6
    Keep in a glass jug or container in the fridge.

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From: Tisme

On Jun 15, 2008

So far so good Jen. DD came home with the worst cold tonight after a weekend away and had no voice at all. I made this for her and only hours later she is on the improve (although her not speaking was not a bad thing.... lol) She said she felt much better after taking it. Although she did not give a 5 star rating on the taste......... lol she said it was good stuff and it seems to be working only a few hours later! Thanks Jen another great recipe from you.

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    From: mickeydownunder

    On Jan 6, 2008

    HOW do I rate this? If have a cold or flu...DO NOT MISS!!! Drank two tbsp three times a day! Don't know HOW, but sent colf/flu away! Used 4 cloves garlic, doubled the batch, TRUE! Have been crook (ill) for along time too! Open the shoot, down the hatch for me! Interesting, different recipe! For those who are about to try! Don't even wonder why! Not the most vile taste you will know! Just honestly...IT WORKS!!! So have a go!

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  • From: Roosie

    On Oct 5, 2004

    Terrific natural remedy! Garlic is a powerful natural antibacterial and cider vingar and honey are also reknowned for their germ-busting qualities. Honey is actually highly antiseptic- no germs can survive in honey for more than a few hours. In any case, this worked great! I was coming down with the begining symptoms of what I could tell would be a terrible flu-like cold. After a couple days of taking a couple spoonfuls of this daily- Gone! Completely! I feel great; no sniffles, no cough, no sore muscles. This actually does not taste as bad as you might think it might. It has enough honey in it and I added 1 Tbs lemon juice so it does not taste like you're knawing on a clove of raw garlic, or taking shots of cider vinegar. I prefered it neat- I do hate watered down flavors and the acidity of this felt nice on my sore throat (sort of like drinking OJ when you are sick) and the honey soothed it. This is a remedy I will come back to again and again when I start feeling like I'm coming down with something. It worked wonders!!

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  • From: Suzanne Stewart

    On Nov 24, 2003

    I have used this for my sons cold which was gone the next day and my sore throat which I usually complain about for days on end every winter but only lasted one day after using this. It doesnt taste that bad either but I highly reccomend using at least 2 tablespoons of lemon juice is not a little more. Thanks for helping us to feel better!

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