Grandmothers had a lot of gadgets in the home, but also for health. They didn’t use so many chemicals as nowadays, but mainly natural ingredients. In the current autumn chill, everyone can use a triple combination for health. It is a simple yet very effective natural mixture to boost immunity.

Fight against diseases

Need to soothe a sore throat, ward off cold or flu symptoms? We’ve got a really simple trick that’s guaranteed to work. You’ll need three ingredients you’re sure to have at home. We won’t keep you in suspense for long. The basis of the miracle elixir is garlic, lemon and honey. However, let’s go over how best to use them for your health and also why they actually work so well together.

The secret of garlic

Garlic is an essential kitchen ingredient that gives dishes their specific flavour. But beyond that, it’s a natural fighter that helps maintain a healthy immunity. Studies by Washington State University have shown that garlic is even 100 times more effective than some antibiotics in fighting bacteria. It contains allicin, which is released when garlic is crushed and chopped.

C is for lemon

Citrus fruits in general are rich in vitamin C. It is a vitamin essential for a healthy immune system. Vitamin C supports immune function and also helps in the formation of collagen. This is essential for the health of our skin. Last but not least, the acidity of lemon helps balance the pH in the body and aids digestion.

Sweet honey

Honey is called liquid gold. It is a natural sweetener that has been used for many years mainly for its antimicrobial properties. Raw honey contains antioxidants and can help suppress coughs, soothe sore throats and improve digestion. It can also be used as a topical natural skin moisturizer.

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Preparation of the drink

From these three great ingredients you can prepare a tea that really heals. And how to do it? Pour water into a medium-sized pot and add the garlic. Bring to the boil and then turn off the stove. Then add the squeezed lemon juice and honey. And you’re done. You can drink this tea three times a day. But only half a cup is enough.

Have you prepared a lot of drinks? Then put the rest in the fridge. The ideal ratio of ingredients is 3-6 cloves of garlic to 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Include three cups of water in this amount of ingredients. Of course, you can prepare a larger quantity so that you can prepare the drink for several days.

Special mixture

You can also prepare a honey-lemon-garlic shot from the same ingredients. You will need one lemon, a clove of garlic, a tablespoon of honey and you can also add 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half into a bowl. Then chop the garlic clove and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Add the garlic, honey and cayenne pepper to the lemon juice. Stir and finally pour the mixture into the squeezed lemon and eat it all, including the pulp. It is ideal to take a shot once or twice a day if flu symptoms appear. During flu season, the shot can also be consumed regularly as prevention.