A Stimulating Medicinal Drink Against Colds

Thanks to its properties, you can take advantage of this medicinal drink to strengthen your immune system or as a natural and preventive treatment to relieve the discomfort of a cold.

During the changes of the seasons or due to variable temperatures , our body’s natural defenses weaken. That’s why we need to fortify it with natural and healing ingredients. To do this, you can take advantage of this energizing medicinal cold drink.

Discover all the properties of this medicinal cold drink made from coconut milk, turmeric, cayenne pepper and honey to prevent and fight the first symptoms of a cold.

A medicinal drink against colds with 4 ingredients

Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice often used in cooking for its color. However, it also stands out for its many medicinal properties. It:

stimulates the immune system and helps to increase your defenses naturally.
is a powerful antioxidant that fights the damage caused by free radicals.
has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, so it is an excellent remedy to relieve many aches and conditions.
regulates your digestive system and fights stomach acid, gas and flatulence.
cares for your liver and facilitates the purification of the blood.
improves brain functions, memory, concentration, etc.

coconut milk

Coconut milk is the best alternative to cow’s milk, both for its taste, texture and nutritional value.

In addition, it is the best option to drink with cold, cough and phlegm symptoms, as dairy products can cause phlegm production and delay recovery.

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

In addition to strengthening the immune system so that you can fight all kinds of viruses and bacteria, coconut milk helps you recover from periods of fatigue or weakness.

cayenne pepper

Many people think that spices are just seasonings. However, cayenne hides many health benefits. cayenne pepper:

has antibacterial properties.
helps eliminate mucus.
activates your defenses.
brings heat to your body.
activates your metabolism and helps you lose weight.

stimulates the production of gastric juices.
promotes blood circulation.
fight constipation.
is a great antioxidant.
reduces arterial hypertension.

Honey

Honey is one of the best natural sweeteners you can choose, along with stevia, agave syrup or cane sugar.

In general, you should always try to avoid white sugar, as well as all sugary products that we consume (cookies, ice cream, cookies, candy, etc.). After all, they provide no benefits and weaken your immune system.

However, honey acts as a natural antibiotic as it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

It is very rich in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and enzymes, making it an excellent dietary supplement in moderation.

However, you must ensure that it is pure and organic honey that has not been exposed to high temperatures so that its medicinal properties remain intact.

How to make this medicinal drink for colds

Ingredients

2 teaspoons turmeric powder (10 g)
1 fresh coconut
1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons honey (75 g)
4 cups of water (1 liter)

The amount of cayenne depends on your tolerance for spicy spices. You can start with a little and increase the amount.

What do you have to do then?

First, remove the water from the coconut (one of the three holes in the coconut can be easily opened), which we can take at any time of the day.

Then open the coconut using a hammer to remove the pulp. Then cut it small.
Mix the pulp well with a liter of water to remove all the milk and strain it with a cheesecloth so that the liquid no longer contains pieces of pulp.
Then heat the liquid and add the turmeric and cayenne pepper.
Before it starts to boil, turn off the heat and then you can add the honey.

How do you take it?

You should take this medicated cold drink while it is warm, preferably in the morning. Take small sips.
In addition, keep in mind that this drink works better if you take it on an empty stomach just before breakfast.
You can drink it for the next 7 days, as a preventative measure or on the days when you have a cough or other cold symptoms, until you notice an improvement.