Who knew your best defenses for the Cold / Flu Season could be found in your kitchen spice rack? Stock up on these herbs and spices* for infection fighting support. I learned about these herbs and spices in my training in Quantum Energetics and recommended them for 9 years to clients and family.
About 80 percent of your immune system lives in your gut, and most respiratory and throat infections are preceded by poor gut health or vulnerability. These medicinal herbs and spices strengthen your gut health and can be eaten on a regular basis for a strong immune system. You can also find clove and ginger essential oils in our AT HOME aromatic spray.
1) Cloves (powdered) - cloves are anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal. it will kill staph and strep.
2) Cayenne - heats the body, reduces inflammation, break down congestion, fight sore throat and colds.
3) Ginger (powdered) - heats the body, treats respiratory ailments, aids digestion, reduces inflammation (* i recommend powered over fresh for more heat)
Cough, Phlegm, Fever, Chills -
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in 1 cup room temperature water, 3 x a day for 3 days
1 tsp powdered ginger in 1 cup warm water, 3 x a day for 3 days
Cough, Sore Throat – 1/8 tsp powdered clove in 1 cup room temperature water, 2 x a day for 3 days
Diarrhea – 1 tsp powdered ginger in 1 cup warm water, 3 x a day for 3 days
Head cold – 1/8 tsp powdered clove in 1 cup room temperature water, 2 x a day for 3 days OR
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in 1 cup room temperature water, 3 x a day for 3 days
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Flu – 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in 1 cup room temperature water, 2 x a day for 3 days AND
1 tsp powdered ginger in 1 cup warm water, 3 x a day for 3 days AND
1/8 tsp powdered clove in 1 cup room temperature water, 2 x a day for 3 days
(* most spices that enter the US have been irradiated. Certified Organic Spices can’t be irradiated. Irradiation devalues the energy of the spice or herb, decreasing the medicinal qualities.)
(* all herbs and spices in large quantities can be toxic. use common sense)
(* consult your primary care physician or acupuncturist to make sure these spices and herbs are ok for you. be wise.)
