Healing Ginger-Turmeric Tonic
A tea for soothing coughs, tired throats and that first little sign of catching a cold!
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INGREDIENTS
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2-3 fingers of ginger root
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2 fingers (small) of turmeric root
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Fresh mint leaves (small bunch, at least leaves)
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1 lime, juiced or squeezed
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1/4-1/2 tsp. raw camu camu powder
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1 qt. purified water
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DIRECTIONS
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Peel ginger and turmeric root fingers.
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Pour 1 qt. purified water into pot, place on stove and turn up to medium heat
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Add ginger and turmeric, bring to boil for 5 minutes.
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Turn down heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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Turn off heat. Add mint leaves. Let stand to cool down. Strain into bowl or mason jar(s).
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Mix in fresh lime juice and camu camu powder. Sip at lukewarm to room temp with a mint leaf and/or add honey if desired.
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BENEFITS
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Ginger - calms coughing, soothes the tummy!
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Turmeric - anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
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Mint - boosts respiratory health, aids digestion
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Lime - expectorant
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Camu Camu - packed with Vitamin C, potassium. Boosts the immune system and prevents viral infection.
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