Respiratory elixir!
Take daily as a preventative immune boost, or multiple times daily to treat and soothe acute respiratory illness.
Ingredients:
4 medium organic lemons, cut into chunks with seeds removed. Skin can be on or removed.
1 cup fresh organic ginger cut into chunks
1 cup peeled organic garlic cloves
1 / 4 cup organic turmeric powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 / 2 cup organic apple cider vinegar (with mother)
1 cup raw honey or manuka honey
1 / 4 cup organic coconut oil, melted
1 / 2 cup bee pollen
1 organic onion
Note: I have listed exact measurements for ingredients here but actually I never measure them, and often add extra herbs. The efficacy of this (and most) traditional remedies does not rely on '‘exactness’… be creative and flexible and don’t stress if you are missing an ingredient :)
Method:
Add all ingredients apart from the onion to a blender or food processor.
Pulse just long enough that everything turns into a paste.
Put the mixture into a large bowl or glass container.
Cut onion into approximately 4 large round slices.
Place onion in the mixture.
Leave mixture at room temperature for 3 days, covered, or if in a hot climate, just 1-2 days.
Remove onion from mixture.
Store glass jar in the fridge.
*ELIXIR POTENCY INCREASES OVER TIME! Store in the fridge for up to 4 months.
How to use it:
There are no absolute rules, but here are my suggestions:
As an IMMUNE BOOSTING PREVENTATIVE, 1-2 teaspoons each morning before food, &/or 1-2 teaspoons before bed.
As a TREATMENT FOR MINOR RESPIRATORY ILLNESS, 2 teaspoons every 3 hours until you feel better.
As a TREATMENT FOR ACUTE INFECTION, 2 teaspoons every hour. To boost efficacy, with each dose, crush a garlic clove and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Then chop the crushed garlic and swallow with the elixir.
Benefits:
This is a natural antibiotic elixir which does zero harm and does not contraindicate any medications. It stimulates and strengthens your natural immune system.
It also:
Protects and supports healthy diverse gut flora.
Supports digestion and bowel motility.
Fights viral infections (colds and flu).
Antimicrobial activity against pathogens.
Helps to eradicate biofilms.
Ingredients work synergistically to boost each others power.
Anti-fungal activity.
Antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic.