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How to make a simple ginger remedy

Healthy Eating
 Homemade ginger remedy is packed with vitamins and antioxidants (Shutterstock)

This healing homemade dawa is simple to make packed with vitamins and antioxidants and can be taken as both a preventative measure or as a soothing herbal remedy against colds and flu.

Ingredients:

Five lemons One large piece of ginger Two teaspoons turmeric Pinch of ground black pepper 3 cups water Honey

Method:

Wash the lemons then grate the rind and juice them. Peel and grate the ginger. Combine the lemon juice, rind, ginger, turmeric and black pepper in a pot with three cups of water and bring to a gentle simmer. For additional flavour, you can add cinnamon or cloves. Add honey to taste and enjoy!

Benefits

Turmeric: anti-inflammatory and antioxidant Ginger: protects against cancer and reduces nausea Honey: improved heart health and wound healing Lemon: high in vitamin C Black Pepper: blood sugar control

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