Did you know that honey is a natural antibiotic?
Thanks to this healing virtue, this food is an ancient remedy to strengthen the immune system and fight diseases. Due to its expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, honey is one of the best natural ingredients against the flu. Discover how to take advantage of it in 3 home remedies:
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- Honey is a very nutritious food that has been shown to have very powerful healing effects in inhibiting the flu virus. This is very important to treat this disease, since antibiotics only fight bacteria, and not viruses.
- In addition, this food is also antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, has prebiotic properties and improves cardiovascular functions. Depending on the type of honey and its floral and geographical origin, its nutritional values and main properties may vary.
- However, in general we can say that this food is rich in vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, amino acids, proteins and enzymes, among other components beneficial to health.
1. Honey with cinnamon
- A combination of honey and cinnamon can help strengthen defenses to speed up relief from the flu.
- The first honey remedy to treat the flu is very simple to prepare and also has a delicious flavor. We just have to mix it with cinnamon powder to get a creamy preparation that acts similar to a syrup.
- In this case, the properties of honey are added to those of this variety of cinnamon, which stands out for its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal virtues. Furthermore, with this combination we manage to stimulate the body and overcome the exhaustion that characterizes the flu.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of cinnamon powder (60 g)
- 4 tablespoons of raw honey (80 g)
Preparation and taking
- Mix both ingredients and keep them in a tightly closed jar. If the honey is very hard we can heat it in a water bath.
- Take one tablespoon every day on an empty stomach and, during the flu, one tablespoon half an hour before each meal.
2. Garlic macerated in honey
- The second of these remedies with honey to treat the flu is a maceration with raw garlic. Garlic, which contains allicin, is very powerful when it comes to fighting viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. In addition, it is beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases.
- It is convenient to prepare this remedy to prevent the flu or to take it at the first symptoms. In this way we will strengthen our immune system, relieve symptoms and accelerate healing.
Ingredients
- 10 cloves of garlic (150 g)
- 7 tablespoons of honey (140 g)
Preparation and taking
- To start, peel the garlic cloves and cut them into slices.
- Next, put them in a jar along with the honey.
- Let this preparation marinate in a cool, dark place for a week.
- Take one teaspoon on an empty stomach or, if we have the flu, up to five teaspoons throughout the day if we do not have digestive discomfort.
3. Orange, ginger and honey syrup
- A natural syrup with honey, orange and ginger can help calm typical flu symptoms. Additionally, it strengthens the immune system.
- Finally, we are referring to a syrup that we can prepare ourselves at home in a simple and economical way.
- In this case we provide the orange peel, rich in vitamin C, which helps with respiratory conditions and increases defenses in general. In addition, we also add ginger, a spicy spice that gives a lot of heat to the body and helps in cases of fever.
Ingredients
- Peeling 2 organic oranges
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder (7 g) or a slice of fresh ginger (10 g)
- 6 tablespoons of honey (120 g)
- 2 cups of water or orange juice (500 ml)
Preparation and taking
- Boil the orange peel and ginger along with the water for 30 minutes.
- Next, add the honey and let it boil for 15 more minutes. Strain and let cool.
- Store in a bottle in the refrigerator and take 3 tablespoons a day outside of meals during the flu.
- Now you know these remedies with honey to treat the flu. Likewise, they also work as preventive treatments to boost defenses. We must not forget that the best medicine is good prevention.
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