Healing Ginger-Turmeric Tonic

ginger turmeric tonic A tea for soothing coughs, tired throats and that first little sign of catching a cold!
  • INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 fingers of ginger root

  • 2 fingers (small) of turmeric root

  • Fresh mint leaves (small bunch, at least leaves)

  • 1 lime, juiced or squeezed

  • 1/4-1/2 tsp. raw camu camu powder

  • 1 qt. purified water

  • DIRECTIONS

  • Peel ginger and turmeric root fingers.

  • Pour 1 qt. purified water into pot, place on stove and turn up to medium heat

  • Add ginger and turmeric, bring to boil for 5 minutes.

  • Turn down heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. 

  • Turn off heat. Add mint leaves. Let stand to cool down. Strain into bowl or mason jar(s). 

  • Mix in fresh lime juice and camu camu powder. Sip at lukewarm to room temp with a mint leaf and/or add honey if desired. 

  • BENEFITS

  • Ginger - calms coughing, soothes the tummy!

  • Turmeric - anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant

  • Mint - boosts respiratory health, aids digestion

  • Lime - expectorant

  • Camu Camu - packed with Vitamin C, potassium. Boosts the immune system and prevents viral infection.

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