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natural remedy for winter ailments

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Recipe by
Paula Mahon
@pmahon
Blue Eye, AR

Shared by a friend who said it's been in her Asian family over 100 years used for treatment of colds and lack of energy. The benefits are amazing, especially if caught early. When you are feeling just a little "puny" make a pot and drink up! I keep it covered and simmering on the stove all day in the winter and then refrigerate it at night. Heat it up again for wonderful healing powers. *Disclaimer-this is not a guarantee to cure any diseases or ailments that should be diagnosed by a physician.

yield 12 -20
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For natural remedy for winter ailments

  • 6
    oranges, quartered with skins on
  • 1 bunch
    green onions, cut off green part and discard, using whites only
  • 1
    piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 c
    honey, or as much as needed in a cup to sweeten after cooked

How To Make natural remedy for winter ailments

  • 1
    In a large pot with a lid, boil about 10 cups water.
  • 2
    Add oranges, white tops of green onions (whole) and sliced ginger.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low or simmer. Cover.
  • 4
    Ladle the liquid only into a cup and add some honey to sweeten. Drink up!
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