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The blend that started it all! As a youngster, my immune system would occasionally get too low. My abuela (grandmother) always remedied me with her secret. Fresh lemon from the backyard mixed with raw local honey and a piece of garlic. She would make it as a cough syrup and she would give it to me every morning and night. It was a miraculous recipe that she swore and lived by. Anytime someone in the household was with a low immune system, she was immediately in the kitchen making this “mejunje”.
As years passed by and I moved to the States, I got one of my first jobs in a juice bar. It was there I developed a love for health and wellness, and I got intrigued to know more about what plants and fruits can help support immunity. So I started incorporating more ingredients to enhance this ancestral recipe. This recipe is what my family now uses every time someone is feeling low immunity. We tend to create it as a tea form, so I thought, why not create it as an easily accessible elixir?
This blend is composed of:
Lemon: an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids, which are antioxidants. Antioxidants help remove free radicals that can damage cells from the body. These nutrients can support the boost of the immune system and well-being.
Ginger: a wonderful warming root that plays an indispensable role in stoking the digestive fire, relieving pain and inflammation throughout the body, and supporting us when we’re compromised with a cold and low immunity. Ginger can relieve pain by increasing circulation and reducing inflammation. Additionally, it is an antimicrobial and can offer support for a sore throat and prevent further infection.
Turmeric: a wonderful warming root for circulation; warming liver and digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive.
Cayenne: This pepper is a great source of vitamins C and E. Cayenne is used in small amounts to support colds, hot body temperatures, and flu. Additionally, his disinfectant properties will support sore throat and inflammation.
Garlic: A powerful, pungent herb, garlic generally supports the immune system, and the life force or innate vitality that animates the body. It also has a particular affinity for bringing healing to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems. Additionally, garlic is rich in antioxidants that help cardiovascular circulation and the lungs.
Oregano: A nutritive, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, supportive tonic for the digestive organs, and soothing to the heart. He can also aid in upset stomach, colic, and abdominal cramps. Additionally, oregano gently stimulates circulation; it is warming and diffusive, relaxing the muscles and the mind at the same time. This herb makes an excellent addition to this powerful blend.
