Warming, soothing tummy drink

[Epona]

Ok this may sound weird but I know some of you like to experiment so I thought I would share. I think its best on an empty stomach or when you stomach is upset, I especially like it when I'm nauseous.

Hot water
Steep some freshly grated ginger for a few minutes
Add in some fresh grated garlic

After awhile add the following:
olive oil (or coconut oil if you need some extra lubrication help)
cayenne pepper (or paprika kinda works)
freshly squeezed lemon/lime, even try to get some grind in it.

When drinking keep a small spoon in it so you can stir it up as you sip. I know it sounds weird, and it may even taste weird at first but you'll get used to it especially when it tingles in your stomach.

[BootyBootyBooty]

That sounds awful! Hahha

[Epona]

I know I know Booty-to-the-3rd. It sounds, but really I just had some and my stomach settled down a bit. I tried this years ago and it took me a few tests to find what works.


Ok I probably can't convince anyone about the garlic part but the other ingredients are pretty good for the stomach but don't take my word for it (see below).

[url=http://www.grandmas-wisdom.com/olive-oil-benefits.html]Olive Oil Benefits are Simply Amazing![/url]

[url=http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/ginger-000246.htm]Ginger[/url]

[url=http://www.natural-homeremedies.org/blog/the-all-powerful-lemon/]Health Benefits Of Lemon - Lemon Juices And Diet - Cures For Stomach Problems - Qualities Of Lemon | Natural Remedies - Home Remedy[/url]

[url=http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/cayenne.htm]Cayenne pepper for improved blood flow[/url]

[Mloveb]

Sounds like it would be great on some pasta with some parm. lol
Sounds interesting though.

[Epona]

Originally Posted by Mloveb

Sounds like it would be great on some pasta with some parm. lol
Sounds interesting though.

Ya know, I might just try that. Like with cold pasta, add in some parsley. I might have to cook or roast the garlic tho.

[Mloveb]

Originally Posted by Epona

Ya know, I might just try that. Like with cold pasta, add in some parsley. I might have to cook or roast the garlic tho.

I think I might try it on a carb up too sounds really yummy!

[Artemisia]

Lol; when I have a throat bug I make a garlic broth (water + garlic, boil, salt, done) and eat the garlic in it all hardcore-like. It's not bad (but then my Italian genes give me the ability to consume large amounts of garlic without flinching) and alleviates my sore throat like a charm, and I'm convinced keeps it from getting any worse. So I totally believe your drink works!

[sneezingstardust]

I have this whenever I'm sick!! I use TONS of ginger, TONS of lemon, and as much cayenne as I can handle...tastes like absolute crap, but it clears my system in 2 days

[Epona]

Originally Posted by Artemisia

Lol; when I have a throat bug I make a garlic broth (water + garlic, boil, salt, done) and eat the garlic in it all hardcore-like. It's not bad (but then my Italian genes give me the ability to consume large amounts of garlic without flinching) and alleviates my sore throat like a charm, and I'm convinced keeps it from getting any worse. So I totally believe your drink works!

I must have some Italian in me too, somewhere haha. I just love oil roasted garlic, the garlic comes out so sweet & succulent.

Originally Posted by sneezingstardust

I have this whenever I'm sick!! I use TONS of ginger, TONS of lemon, and as much cayenne as I can handle...tastes like absolute crap, but it clears my system in 2 days

I actually got used to the taste after awhile. But I used to not like mint tea until I found out it settles my stomach as well.

[BootyBootyBooty]

Well, whatever works for ya!

[LittleAsianDoll]

My mommy insists on making me hot ginger honey tea whenever I have a sore throat!