Since we are officially in the fall season, I figured we’d get a head start on strengthening our immunity with some tried-and-true herbal recipes that have been around for ages. Last December our Wellness Wednesday’s focused on natural immune system boosters so be sure to review those entries as you add this month’s tonics to your herbal medicine cabinet.
Our key ingredients are packed with enzymes, vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. The vitamin C in limes and oranges improves immunity, reduces heart disease risk factors, prevents kidney stones, aids in iron absorption, and promotes healthy skin. Pineapples are rich in vitamins C, A, B1, B6 and folic acid, which help with cellular regeneration, antibody production needed to fight diseases, and keeps teeth, soft tissue and bones strong. Both ginger and turmeric are used to relieve cold/flu symptoms, build the immune system, and treat digestive, skin, and upper respiratory tract disorders. Adding black pepper to this combination allows the body to better absorb micronutrient curcumin, found in turmeric, up to 2000%.
This recipe is a variation of the Immunity Boosters we made last year, minus the bee pollen for those who may have a sensitivity to it. The ingredients are:
4 to 5 limes
½ pineapple, including the core
2 medium/large oranges
2 5-inch pieces of ginger
4 to 5 3-inch pieces of turmeric
Black pepper
To make these boosters you need a juicer and a silicone mold that holds at least 2 ounces of liquid to freeze, or a 16-ounce mason jar if you choose to store the tonic in the refrigerator (refrigerated tonics should be consumed within 3-days, add a dash of black pepper to each 2-ounce serving at the time of intake). Once you have juiced your ingredients, dispense 2 ounces into each mold well, add a dash of black pepper to each well and freeze. After the tonic solidifies, store in a sealed container for 3 months in the freezer. Thaw frozen boosters at room temperature or in 2 ounces of room temperate/warm water. Take one serving daily for immune support or one serving every 4-hours to fight off infections.
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