Winter has arrived which means that the sniffles will be on their way.
Good news is that if you feel you’re starting to come down with something, this powerful turmeric tonic will sort you out in no time at all.
This recipe will last you a couple of days – just take 1 shot glasses, 3 times a day.
What you need:
- Juice of 1 & 1/2 lemon
- Ginger – grate around 1tbp of ginger or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp of ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp Raw, Unfiltered, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- A pinch of Black pepper
- 1 – 2 tbsp honey
- 350ml-400ml of water
Whizz it up in your blender
Seriously, it’s such good stuff. I’m going to be honest with you, it doesn’t taste that great, but when you consider the health benefits then you’ll soon forget about the taste.
This got rid of my really bad cold in just a couple of days – and I only started taking it when the cold had developed!
Benefits
Turmeric: is one of natures most powerful healers, it’s an anti-inflammatory that boosts the immune system. It’s anti-bacterial and anti-fungal so it will fight infections. Turmeric has a rich source of antioxidants that help fight against free radicals. Basically, the benefits of turmeric deserve their very own blog post.
Lemon: has strong antibacterial and antiviral properties as well as being rich in vitamin C to help support a healthy immune system.
Ginger: A rich source of antioxidants, ginger also contains antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-parasitic properties. And that’s just the start of things.
Apple Cider Vinegar: I’ve waxed lyrical about the benefits of apple cider vinegar before. It is high in acetic acid, which has potent effects. It can also help kill bacteria, great when you’re fighting a cold.
Black Pepper: I have Sarah Wilson to thank for this tip. If you add black pepper to your turmeric then it enhances bioavailability of the turmeric meaning you absorb more of it so it’s anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties are more powerful.
Honey: Not only to add a bit of sweetness but raw, organic honey contains natural antioxidants, enzymes and minerals including iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and selenium. Vitamins found in honey include vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and niacin. In addition, the nutraceuticals contained in honey help neutralise the damage done by free radicals.
Do you have a special go to for cold and flu?
I like the sound of this though I can’t imagine it tastes very nice. I’m willing to give it a go though. I prefer natural remedies like this to over the counter medications.
My Dad swears by hot honey and lemon and I usually go for that not thought of trying anything else, but may give this a go next time x
The year before last I was completely bunged up and then last winter I managed to escape it but now I am bunged up because it has got so cold. Tumeric is a great way of helping your sinuses breathe.
I have forwarded this on to my husband as he loves to cook up home made smoothies etc and currently has a cold 🙂
oh this is what I was waiting for as its something I am going to try at least once a week
This looks and sounds fantastic! I must try this!
I seem to be unlucky and get a cold a lot so I would like to try this for sure xx
This is something my household seems to need atm!
I have tried various turmeric and ginger blends in the past when I’ve had a cold coming. My favourite still is brandy, honey and hot milk. Works for me every time especially when I have awful coughs.
I swear by turmeric too. That and ginger is what stops me from getting ill.
Had no idea that turmeric had so many wonderful properties! Will be bookmarking this for future reference. I will no doubt come down with something soon what with it being so cold!
I seem to spend my life suffering from horrible colds. I will be keeping this in mind for when my next cold hits. Great post – thanks.
My nan swears by Tumeric for colds, tells me not to bother with that useless Lemsip stuff ha x
So much goodness packed into that little drink, it’s got to be helping!
This looks amazing – I have no doubt is it’s properties, and love that it is natural. Kaz x
Oh wow, this looks like potent stuff. I’m bookmarking this for the next time the dreaded lurgy strikes 🙂 x
My husband has just been moaning about coming down with a cold. I think I have all the ingredients for this is tonic tucked away in the kitchen. I might just make a batch and use him as the guinea pig.
This sounds interesting, I love the fact that it’s natural, not too many things I can take for a cold when breastfeeding!
I like this idea for getting rid of a cold so much more than the usual paracetamol/flu capsules. My sister has been suffering for weeks now maybe she could do with this to sort her out! Thanks
Honey, lemon and warm water works for me. Good sleep helps too.
will have to give this a try. I normally just have a cup of tea with loads of honey in
Do you think it would do anything for a hangover? I’m dying today!
I love natural cures like this! I’ve shared with friends and family as they all seem to be dying right now! X
I have a cold as I type this, deffo off to give this a try!
I have never heard of that before! It doesn’t sound nice but if it does the trick them may be worth trying! x
I’ve never heard of this drink before but the concoction sounds so powerful now that you’ve broken it down! I’m often coming down with a cold so this is a good one for me xxx
This sounds like an interesting tonic for when you aren’t feeling so grand! Amazing all the different things you can use turmeric for!
I’ve heard about the incredible benefits of turmeric for a cold but always forget to try it out when I actually have one! This recipe would have been so useful when I was poorly last month.
Oooh this sounds really interesting, I’m going to bookmark this for when I eventually get that disastrous cold! xo
I don’t know if I could get past the flavour of this, but if it works then it should really be worth it x
Boy am I glad I stumbled across this post! I am so gonna make this. I hope it works, wish me luck!
I had a bad cold a couple of weeks ago and a few people recommended tumeric to me, but I wasn’t sure how to have it, sok this helps, thanks. Mich x
I have heard turmeric is great for boosting the immune system.
Lovely! I’m a fan of golden milk – it’s so comforting and although I can’t be sure, it does seem to help when I have a cold coming on.
I have heard of the benefits of Turmeric and didn’t know you could take it as a cold remedy. I will definitely try this if and when I come down with a cold.
Angel Xx
I’ve heard lots of good things about the healing power of turmeric. I will definitely try this!