Garlic Tea

Sharon123's Note:

In Mexico, or Spain for that matter, garlic tea is served up for coughs or colds. People swear by it! The garlic oils inhibit cough and cold microbes, and they are effective decongestants. Lemon juice reduces and thins mucus, which makes it easier to unclog a stuffed up respiratory system. Lemon juice also changes the body's pH, making it less hospitable to viruses and bacteria. Adapted from Prevention magazine.

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3.5 cups

• 3 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves , cut in half
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, bring 3 cups of water and the 3 cloves of garlic to a boil. Turn off the heat when the water boils, and add 1/2 cup of the honey and 1/2 cup of the fresh lemon juice. Strain.
2. Sip 1/2 cup, warm, three times a day.
3. Refrigerate extra to use the next day.

Reviews

[dollheather1]

This stuff is amazing! Great for an immunity boost, and I actually think it tastes good.

[UmmBinat]

I really felt like I was getting better while drinking my first 1/2 cup and the taste is not too bad. I don't have enough honey to make more but I will use this recipe again for sure because it seems to help. Recommend everyone to use local organic honey to your area. Good for your health/helps with allergies. Made for Comfort Cafe - Snow Queens Round 01/10.

[Sydney Mike]

Looks like I totally forgot to review this recipe, which I made the last week in May when my head was getting pretty stuffed up, so here it is now! Can't positively say if this worked, but what I CAN say is that my symptoms were gone in less than a day, & I was feeling much better! This is definitely something I'll keep on hand & try again when my head & nose tell me it's time! Thanks for sharing! [Tagged, made & reviewed a little late for Healthy Choices ABC cooking game]