My favorite cold and flu remedy that works every time. Everhealing elixir is a tasty herbal remedy I use when I catch a cold or come down with the flu.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Natural Remedies, Sattvic, Vegan
Keyword: cold remedies, cold remedy, flu remedies, flu remedy, flu remedy drink, flu remedy elixir, home remedies for flu and sore throat, natural flu remedy, natural flu treatment
Combine ginger with 6 cups of water in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour mixture into a pot and cover it with a lid. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 min.
Incorporate the coriander, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and continue to simmer for another 20 min.
In the meantime chop 3 whole lemons into medium size pieces. Combine with 1 cup of water in a blender (including seeds and skin) and blend until smooth.
After 20 min. is up turn the heat off, and incorporate the lemon mixture.
Let it steep for 1 to 2 hours, or until it cools.
Strain the mixture through the metal strainer using a silicon spatula (or large spoon). For a smoother consistency, you can strain it a second time through a cotton bag (if not available, you can use a clean cotton towel). At this point, your elixir concentrate is ready. You can store it in a fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Assembling the Elixer
In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup of water and 1/3 cup of plant-based milk** (I used cashew milk). Bring the mixture to a boiling point and set aside.
Add 1-2 tsp of honey into a cup. Pour 1/3 cup of the elixir concentrate, and your water/milk mixture. Finish it with a little bit of ground black pepper for proper digestion. Mix well and enjoy it***.
Notes
** I prefer homemade plant-based milk to the store-bought variety, as it doesn't contain any additives (like emulsifiers and preservatives) that affect digestion. For easy and quick homemade plant-based milk recipes check this link >> Plant Based Milks;If there is no milk available at the moment, just dilute your elixir with hot water.***when I'm not feeling well I enjoy this elixir 3-4 times a day. Otherwise 2 times a day is sufficient.