The Jamaican Grandmothers Cold & Flu Fighting and Immunity Recipe - Ginger, Garlic & Lime - Jamaicans and Jamaica - Jamaicans.com (2024)

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What is the best Jamaican cold remedy? ›

In Jamaica overproof rum with lime is the mixture of choice. Said to be great for sore throats, honey and lime is a popular cure-all when the cold strikes. Some islands add onion to the mixture for increased effectiveness.

FLU BOMB RECIPE 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger or ginger powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp honey 1 clove garlic, crushed Juice from one lemon, add this last to cool the water Optional: 1-2 drops of tea tree oil, oil of peppermint, or oil of oregano.

Try our Honey, Lemon and Ginger tea recipe below. Garlic contains a compound called allicin (that gives garlic its distinctive smell), which is believed to have antiviral effects. The powerful antioxidant properties of garlic can also potentially help prevent colds as well as shorten their duration.

Bring water to a boil, then add chopped garlic, reduce the heat and simmer the mixture for 5–10 minutes. You can leave the chopped garlic in the tea or strain it out. Mix in lemon juice and add honey to taste. You could also add some freshly grated or powdered ginger, depending on your taste preferences.

Ginger might aid digestion and ease inflammation, garlic may boost immunity, and lemon offers vitamin C. Research on the combo is limited though, and it's not a cure-all. It can be safe (check with a doctor if needed) and offer some benefits, but focus on a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle for optimal well-being.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with heart conditions, and people with diabetes should not take ginger without talking to their doctors. DO NOT take ginger if you have a bleeding disorder or if you are taking blood-thinning medications, including aspirin.

Can I boil ginger and garlic together and drink? ›

Ginger and garlic tea is a popular weight reduction supplement. Garlic is extremely low in calories (approximately 4.5 per clove) and can promote metabolism, which is heightened by the addition of ginger. Drink ginger tea in the morning to maximize the metabolism-boosting benefits.

Causes bleeding

We all know that ginger has anti platelet properties. In that case, excessive intake of ginger may cause bleeding. It has also been found that when consumed with clove or garlic, it further increases the risk of excessive bleeding.

There is no conclusive evidence to prove that ginger can stop or get rid of colds, but research suggests that it may help prevent them. Ginger can also help improve the symptoms of a cold. According to one review , there is evidence that ginger can: prevent colds.

Jamaica (or Jamaican) dogwood (Piscidia erythrina or Piscidia piscipula) has been used as a traditional remedy for treating nerve pain, migraine, insomnia, anxiety, fear, and nervous tension. As early as 1844, Western scientists discovered that Jamaica dogwood had pain-relieving and sweat-promoting properties.

Pelargonium: a traditional African herb, with anti-viral, immune-stimulating activity. This is also appropriate for treating colds and flu as well as acute bronchitis in children. An advantage of pelargonium is its pleasant taste.

Guaco (Mikania micrantha) Jamaican Guaco Tea (quaco) is a well-known herbal remedy for upper respiratory problems including colds/flu, coughs, bronchitis, asthma and some allergies.