How to make a Natural Flu Bomb

Since it’s cold & flu season and many of my family, friends and fellow dance families have been getting hit by the flu bug I decided it would be a great time to share our simple yet effective recipe for our Traditional Flu Bomb, this is a quick and easy recipe that you can make at home and have ready right away with just a few ingredients.

This recipe will help strengthen your immune system, fight against germs and infections and to top it off it tastes pretty good too, think of it like a spicy OJ Shot (best served chilled).

All of the ingredients in our recipe have been used in traditional medicine for centuries and are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants!! They have a combination of amazing health boosting properties including anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and much more….

Take a few minutes to watch our quick video tutorial from our YouTube page and read more below for our full recipe, including the benefits of all of the ingredients used!!

Always learn the Why? behind the How? How do I make it? and Why are these ingredients beneficial ?

HOMEMADE FLU BOMB - FULL RECIPE, INGREDIENTS, EQUIPMENT, DIRECTIONS & BENEFITS.

INGREDIENTS

Oranges x10 quartered and peeled (I used organic oranges from our local choices market about 12 oranges for $10.00).

Lemons x6 quartered and peeled (I used organic lemons from our local choices market about 8 lemons for $8.00).

Garlic 1/4 cup (I bought an organic Head of garlic form our local choices market, about double the cost of non organic but only needed one head so not too bad).

Ginger 1/2 cup (Costco sells a decent size bag of organic ginger at least twice a year and when i see it I grab it, wash it and flash freeze it for future recipes, its about $10.00/bag).

Turmeric 2 tsp

Cayenne pepper 2 tsp

Black pepper 1tsp

(all organic spices can be sourced at any local supermarket, price varies depending on the store).

Distilled water approx. 24 oz

Honey 1/4 cup (organic brand sold at Costco is only $10.00)

EQUIPMENT

Large glass measuring jar with spout

Mesh strainer

Cheese cloth

Blender (Ninja)

Measuring cups

Whisk

Spatula

Funnel

Containers to store finished product in

DIRECTIONS

1. Start by sanitizing the containers you plan to store your finished product in.

2. Cut all oranges & lemons into quarters and then peel.

3. Add all ingredients into the blender (except the honey that will be whisked in at the end).

4. Blend on a smoothie setting so that the blender pulses and fully blends all the ingredients (generally takes about 3-4 minutes).

5. Place the metal mesh strainer into the large glass measuring cup and line the strainer with 2 layers of cheese cloth (line the cheese cloth in opposite directions).

6. Pour the blended mixture into the cheese cloth lined strainer and allow to sit to strain on its own for about 15 minutes.

7. Next pull all corners of the cheese cloth up and twist the top so no pulp comes out, start pressing and squeezing the ball of cheese cloth to get out all the flu bomb juice, (slow steady pulses help prevent the pulp from escaping).

8. remove the mesh strainer and pulp and add your honey into your flu bomb juice, whisk until fully combined about 1 min.

9. Open your jars to pour your mixture into.

10. Use a funnel and pour the product into your containers then cap and label your containers, don't forget to date them.

    
    

How to store and how long will it last?

In this recipe I use distilled water so it keeps longer. If stored in an air tight jar in the fridge it can last 3-4 weeks.

If you do the traditional canning method or the vacuum sealing method you can extend the shelf life to 12-18 months and it doesn’t have to be store in the fridge until the seal has been opened.

BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED

Oranges- Oranges are a great source of vitamin C, which can help your body fight inflammation and boost your immune system, this can help you feel better when you're sick.

Vitamin C helps your body produce white blood cells, which fight germs and infections, helps ease congestion and fight sinus infections, and is an antioxidant that protects your cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Lemons- Lemons can help with a number of symptoms when you're sick, including congestion, nausea, and coughs. Lemons are high in vitamin C and have other properties that can help fight infections. The acids in lemons neutralize compounds that cause nausea, and lemon juice can stimulate saliva, which can also help with nausea and dry mouth.

Lemons have antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help fight infections like the common cold, flu, and more. Lemons can also help break down mucus so you can expel it more easily.

Ginger- Ginger has many potential health benefits when you're sick, including reducing inflammation, soothing sore throats, and helping with nausea and vomiting. Ginger is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Ginger's medicinal properties can help reduce inflammation and soothe a sore throat. It is anti-microbial and anti-bacterial so not only can it help reduces the symptoms of a cold & flu but also the duration.

Ginger can help ease common cold symptoms like muscle fatigue and sore throat.

It's vitamins and minerals, as well as its antioxidant properties, can also help strengthen your immune system. Ginger's active compounds may help decrease post-nasal drip, reduce nasal congestion, and improve the flow of mucus, it has been used in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions for thousands of years. 

Garlic- Garlic has many potential health benefits, including helping to fight colds and the flu, and boosting the immune system. It is loaded with anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial anti-fungal, anti-septic and antioxidant properties. Garlic has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Garlic can help prevent viruses from entering host cells or replicating within cells, as well it can help to soothe a sore throat, alleviate a cough, decrease inflammation and reduce mucus secretion.

Turmeric -Turmeric, another traditional medicinal ingredient that has been used in natural healing for centuries, can help to reduce inflammation, boost immunity, fight infections, and decongest airways. It contains curcumin, which can help with inflammation and oxidative stress that can occur when you're sick. Curcumin can reduce inflammation in the body that can lead to coughing and sneezing, and it is antimicrobial, which helps fight off bacteria and viruses. 

Black pepper has many benefits in traditional medicine and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat colds, coughs, and chest congestion. Black pepper is antibacterial which can help fight off infections, it has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract, it is a natural expectorant which can help to relieve congestion and expel mucous, it has analgesic and antipyretic properties that can help reduce fever and relieve pain and it can also help with digestion by reacting with digestive enzymes and juices. 

Cayenne Pepper- Cayenne Pepper has been used by Native Americans as both food and medicine for at least 9,000 years. Cayenne pepper can help with congestion, coughs, and other cold symptoms. It contains capsaicin, which can relieve pain and act as a natural decongestant. As well Cayenne can help thin mucus and clear congestion in the airway, it can an help loosen mucus and quiet a cough, relieve headaches, help prevent colds and chills, as well as help with sinus infections and sore throats.

Honey- Honey has been used as a medicine for thousands of years in traditional medicine practices around the world and is renowned for its anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, honey is used to tonify the stomach and spleen. Honey has been shown to have antibacterial activity against many organisms, including Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli. Honey can help kill bacteria, reduce inflammation, boost your immune system, relieve dry coughs, soothe sore throats and much more.

You can't go wrong with all of these amazing benefits!!!

Please Note: This Blog Post is for educational purposes only, I am a Health Enthusiast, Not a Doctor. Always consult your health care practitioner for any health concerns.