This ginger flu shot recipe is perfect to prevent or stop a cold/flu right in its tracks! You just need to take up to 3 shots every day and you’re good to go!
To make these shots, you need just 5 ingredients: ginger, lemon, orange, turmeric and black pepper.
These nutrient-rich foods are a wonderful combination that work together to provide numerous benefits including strengthening the immune system, clearing mucus/phlegm, soothing a sore throat and even boosting your metabolism.
The best part about drinking daily shots is that unlike juicing recipes, shots are like taking medicine or like a cough syrup, if you will, because they are super concentrated and are supposed to work quickly.
Because they are potent, the flavor packs a powerful punch of sweet, sour and zingy! You’ll love this spicy taste and in no time you’ll be downing these shots like a pro, trust me!
You will be making a small batch fresh each time, which can last you two weeks.
Ingredients in this Ginger Flu Shot Recipe
Ginger
The star ingredient, ginger has strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antimigraine, immunomodulatory, respiratory protective , anti-nausea and analgesic properties, among others.
Studies show that its rich phytochemistry is responsible for its amazing health promoting benefits (source).
Ginger-derived plant compounds called terpenes have antiviral activity that may help prevent and fight off colds and flu (source).
This spice is known to be a respiratory protective herb. According to research, extracts of fresh and dried gingers on HRSV was tested by plaque reduction assay in both human upper (HEp-2) and low (A549) respiratory tract cell lines (source).
Its anti-inflammatory properties help fight inflammation associated with colds & flu. It also has natural pain fighting abilities and can help soothe a scratchy sore throat.
Taking ginger also helps warm you up from the inside during the cold season or if you have the symptom of shivering and feeling cold, which helps ease your discomfort and illness.
Lemon & Orange
Citrus fruits contains high amounts of Vitamin C, one of the key vitamins to fight against colds and flu.
You may have taken Vitamin C supplements by the doctor when you’re down with a respiratory illness like a cold.
Research shows that Vitamin C is a potent water-soluble antioxidant that gives the immune system a boost (source).
Its effects on the immune system may also be potentially explained through protection against oxidative stress generated during infections.
Though acidic, when consumed citrus fruit has an alkaline effect inside the body which works to balance out your body’s pH level, reducing acidity and inflammation internally.
They are also known to help cleanse the digestive system and liver by helping in the detoxification of wastes and toxins that weaken the immune system and make it susceptible to infections.
Citrus fruit also has antibacterial and antiviral properties that make it good for warding off colds and flu.
Turmeric
Research shows that turmeric may also be helpful for those who suffer from respiratory illnesses (source).
Its main ingredient, curcumin has the potential to reduce inflammation associated with linked to excessive coughing and sneezing. Curcumin also has amazing antioxidant capacity that boosts immunity.
Turmeric is known to be a powerful antiviral and anti-infective agent that makes it strong enough to prevent colds and flu and banish them when taken consistently.
It is also a natural pain killer and when combined with ginger, works two fold in soothing pain related to colds and flu, including headaches.
Black Pepper
Black pepper is added in this ginger flu shot recipe because it contains piperine, a compound that helps increase the bioavailability of curcumin in turmeric (source).
This spice is also warming and helps increase body heat to make you feel instantly better during a cold when you’re shivering under blankets.
Powerful Ginger Flu Shot Recipe with Lemon, Orange & Turmeric
What you Need
- 1 ½ inch piece of fresh ginger
- 3 oranges
- 2 lemons
- ½ tsp ground turmeric (where to get it)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (where to get it)
- High quality juicer (where to get it)
- Whisk (where to get it)
- Tiny glass bottles with corks (where to get it)
- Funnel pitcher (where to get it)
Directions
- Scrub the ginger knob very well to remove dirt, then peel and chop into a smaller size that can fit into your juicer chute. You may choose to leave the peel on, that’s up to you.
- Repeat for the lemons and oranges.
- Place your prepared fresh ingredients into a running juicer.
- Collect the beautiful vibrant yellow colored juice.
- Add ground turmeric and black pepper into the juice and whisk well to combine.
- Carefully pour the juice into your tiny glass bottles with the help of a vessel with a long and narrow spout (funnel pitcher) to avoid spills.
- Place the cork on your bottles and it’s ready! These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, then transfer to ice cube trays and freeze them. Thaw the ice cubes to remake your shot bottles.
- You can take up to 3 shots in one day if you’re feeling sickness coming on. These ginger flu shots are best taken during cold/flu season or spring time when the allergies come on.
Are your ready to try this ginger flu shot recipe? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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