Medicated Drink For Cough And Flu

As the seasons change or temperatures fluctuate, our body’s natural resistance weakens. For this reason, it is worth strengthening it with natural and caring ingredients. To do this, you can take advantage of this stimulating medicated drink. This medicated drink for coughs and flu is made from coconut milk, turmeric, cayenne pepper and honey. Discover all its good properties that prevent and treat the first symptoms of the flu.

Medicated drink for coughs and flu: 4 healing ingredients

Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice that is often used in cooking because of its color. It also stands out because of its many medicinal properties:

• It stimulates the immune system and helps to improve resistance naturally.
• It is a powerful antioxidant that fights damage caused by free radicals.
• It has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, making it an excellent treatment for many pains and disorders.
• It regulates the digestive system and fights hyperacidity, gas formation and flatulence.
• It treats the liver and makes it easier to cleanse the blood.
• It improves brain function, memory, concentration, etc.

Coconut milk

Coconut milk is the best alternative to cow’s milk in terms of both its taste and composition and its perfect nutritional value.

In addition, it is the best option to drink for flu symptoms, cough and mucus secretion, as dairy products can cause mucus to multiply and delay healing.

Coconut milk, which can be made at home, is an excellent source of energy. It is rich in healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.

In addition, coconut milk strengthens the immune system so that resistance to all kinds of viruses and bacteria increases, and it helps to recover from fatigue and weakness.

Cayenne pepper

Many consider cayenne pepper to be just one spice among others. In reality, it has many health benefits.

• It has antibacterial properties.
• It helps to remove mucus.
• It activates resistance.
• It raises the body temperature.
• It activates your metabolism and helps you lose weight.
  

• It stimulates the production of gastric fluids.
• It promotes blood circulation.
• It fights constipation.
• It is a great antioxidant.
• It lowers high blood pressure.

Honey

Honey is one of the best natural sweeteners in addition to stevia, agave syrup, etc.

In general, it would always be good to avoid white sugar as well as all kinds of sugary products (biscuits, ice cream, candy, etc.). They do not provide any health benefits and weaken the immune system.

Honey, on the other hand, acts as a natural antibiotic , as it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

It is very rich in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and enzymes, which is why it is an excellent supplement to the diet when used in moderation.

However, honey must be pure organic honey that has not been exposed to high temperatures in order to retain its medicinal properties.

How to make this medicated drink for coughs and flu

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 1 fresh coconut
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 liter of water

The amount of cayenne pepper depends on how well you tolerate the hot spices. You can start with a small amount and increase the amount as needed.

Manufacturing

• Remove the water from the coconut (one of the three eyes in the coconut opens easily). Water can be enjoyed at any time.
• Open the coconut with a hammer to get the fruit flesh out. Chop the flesh into small pieces.
• Mix the fruit pulp and a liter of water well in a blender and strain off any solid pieces.
• Heat this liquid gently and add turmeric and cayenne pepper.

• Before the liquid starts to boil, turn off the heat and add honey.

Use

• This medicated drink for coughs and flu should be enjoyed hot, with small sips, preferably in the morning.
• But keep in mind that the drink is more effective when taken on an empty stomach just before breakfast.
• You can drink it for 7 consecutive days as a preventative measure or on days when you suffer from cough and other flu symptoms until you notice that the symptoms improve.

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