Nature’s Penicillin
This potent antiviral and antibacterial drink full of powerful antioxidants will surely boost your immune system and put it in high gear. It is especially good for influenza, colds, headache and other respiratory conditions. All the ingredients are found in your kitchen or market.
1 orange
1 grapefruit
2 lemons
3 cloves garlic
½ onion
3 drops of peppermint oil
1/8 t cayenne (opt)
¼ inch ginger (opt)
Peel orange, grapefruit, and lemons (optional add ¼ or less cup of peel). Cut in small pieces and place in blender. Peel and chop onion and ginger. Blend thoroughly (you may need to add a little water to get things moving along). Store in a tightly closed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For adults – Take 1-2 tbsp periodically throughout the day, taking total 1 cup.
For children 5-12 – take 1 tsp periodically throughout the day, taking total ½ cup.
If symptoms persist or worsen, please consult your primary health care provider.
NIH Article re Efficacy of Eucalyptus Oil for coug; :Efficacy of cineole in patients suffering from acute bronchitis: a placebo-controlled double-blind trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3842692/
COVID-19 and therapy with essential oils having antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7427755/
Thank you for the remedies.