Garlic tea is simple to make and helps to clear away coughs and colds quickly. Three basic ingredients are combined to create this spicy and warm tea.
Garlic tea, as atrocious as it may sound, is a great natural remedy to know about. It actually has a pleasant taste and is so simple to make. For coughs and colds, you could also try making thyme syrup or elderberry gummies, but garlic tea is definitely the fastest to make.
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FAQ
Garlic supplements have shown to be effective in reducing blood pressure. In order to maximise these beneficial effects, allow chopped or minced garlic to sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes. This will increase the allicin in the garlic, which is the compound that has been shown to assist in lowering blood pressure.
Yes – this is because garlic is full of anti-bacterial properties that can help to fight off infections.
Tea made with garlic can boost your immune system because garlic is loaded with anti-bacterial properties. Allicin in particular is a powerful anti-bacterial compound in garlic which can help to prevent and fight off colds and flus.
Ingredients
Garlic (minced)
Water
Lemon
Honey or Maple Syrup
Instructions
Mince the garlic and bring the water to boil on the stovetop.
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the minced garlic to the water.
Allow the garlic to steep for 10 minutes.
Strain off the garlic and add the honey and lemon juice.
Stir everything together until the honey is fully melted.
Drink right away!
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Simple Garlic Tea For Coughs And Colds
Garlic tea is simple to make and helps to clear away coughs and colds quickly. Three basic ingredients are combined to create this spicy and warm tea.
Ingredients
- Garlic (minced) – 3-4 cloves
- Water – 1 cup
- Lemon – the juice of 1
- Honey – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and bring the water to boil on the stovetop.
- Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the minced garlic to the water.
- Allow the garlic to steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain off the garlic and add the honey and lemon juice.
- Stir everything together until the honey is fully melted.
- Drink right away!
Notes
Garlic supplements have shown to be effective in reducing blood pressure. In order to maximise these beneficial effects, allow chopped or minced garlic to sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes. This will increase the allicin in the garlic, which is the compound that has been shown to assist in lowering blood pressure.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 180mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 6gSugar: 37gProtein: 2g
Nutrient values are estimates only.
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