This Common Cold Kicker Syrup Recipe is packed with strong herbs to help fight off an infection. Read some research about each herb listed below.
Common Cold Kicker Ingredients
3 cups of apple cider vinegar
1 cup of honey
Juice of 1 lemon, squeezed
4 cloves of crushed garlic
1 Tbsp of horse radish sauce
1 Tbsp of ground turmeric
1/4 tsp of cayenne
1/4 tsp of cinnamon
Common Cold Kicker Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Store in fridge up to two weeks. When a cold is coming on, adults take 1 Tbsp every hour up to six times a day for up to three days.
Some of these herbs taken in greater than food quantity amounts can interfere with certain medications or be contraindicated for certain medical conditions. Consult with a Doctor or expert with questions.
Lemon is not only antimicrobial and antiviral, it is also packed with vitamin C, which can help reduce a cold. In a large double blind study, vitamin C reduced the duration and symptoms of the common cold. From: Vitamin C and the common cold: a double-blind trial.
Garlic has long been used to cut down a cold. Here are a few studies.
By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA (ARC) NAHA and AIA Professional Member, LMT
4/11/18
This categorized compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use. These statements are not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases. The information at this page has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Consult a Doctor before using herbs and essential oils if you have medical conditions, are taking medications, or have questions.