Holistic Waters & Vinegar Tonics: For Cold and Flu Season
This hardened gemlike substance comes from Boswellia trees and is very commonly burned spiritually.Â
Was revered as a holy resin for incense and healing remedies
Believed that ancient healers were all aware of its anti-inflammatory propertiesÂ
Well-known as one of the gifts presented by the Magi to baby JesusÂ
This is a Middle Eastern remedy, where frankincense resin is naturally growing. It has been used for a millennia in regions such as this and India.Â
Note: This water can also be used to protect yourself in a heart or healing spell. Medicinal properties will combine with the spiritual properties of the resin to destroy any harmful spirit essence.
4-5 medium chunks of frankincense resin (make sure the resin you buy is safe for placing in water that you are going to drink), rinsed free of dust and dirt
4 cups (960 ml) purified, distilled water (do NOT use tap water)Â
Place the resin in the bottom of a 1-quart (960 ml) glass jar
Boil the water and pour it over the resin
Cover with a plate or towel and set in a cool, dry, dark place
Drink a few ounces throughout the day. If you are new to this remedy, drink it slowly to see how your body responds. You can even dilute it by mixing a ½ cup (120 ml) of the resin water with plain tap water while you adjust to the flavor and properties.Â
Speeds up recovery from cold or flu
American herbalist Rosemary Gladstar speaks about this vinegar being historically used by gypsies and witches to protect against spells and witchcraft, as well as to protect their homes against thieves; in her book Rosemary Gladstarâs Medicinal Herbs.Â
Hoodoo and other traditions and ceremonial magick have used this tonic for removing and banishing negative forces and for spiritual cleansing.Â
Removing spiritual toxins
5 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
½ cup rosemary, fresh and chopped
4 tablespoons lavender, dried
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon black peppercorn
4 cups (960 ml) apple cider vinegarÂ
Place the garlic, herbs, and spices in a glass jar 1 quart (960 ml) in size or larger
Slightly warm the apple cider vinegar and pour over the mixture in the jar.Â
Stir or shake well and let sit for 4-6 weeks in a cool, dark place
When ready, strain the vinegar through cheesecloth into a new bottle
For prevention, take 1 tablespoon daily as needed during cold and flu season. When sick, take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times daily to speed up recovery
This tonic is like the Four Thieves Vinegar, and may have been developed as an alternative.Â
Treat the flu, colds, whooping cough, and urinary tract infectionsÂ
Cleanse the body of negativityÂ
Protect the body against new negative influencesÂ
Remove and reverse anything that has been sent your way
Allows the invitation of love, luck, and money all at once
1 lemon, peeled and quartered
1 orange peeled and quartered
Âź tablespoon cayenne pepper
Âź teaspoon turmeric, groundÂ
1 tablespoon black peppercorn
3 teaspoons (or about 5 fresh sprigs) rosemary, dried
1 habanero pepper, finely chopped
1-2 quarts (1-2 L) apple cider vinegar
Finely chop the horseradish, garlic, onion, lemon, and orange and place them in a large glass jar 1 quart (960 ml) in size or larger
Mix in the cayenne pepper, turmeric, black peppercorn, ginger, rosemary, and habanero
Cover with apple cider vinegar
Take a piece of parchment paper, lay it over the mouth of the jar, firmly secure the lid, and shake
Store in the fridge for 4 weeks, shaking once daily
When ready, strain through cheesecloth into a fresh jar, and add honey to taste
For prevention, take 1 tablespoon daily as needed to boost the immune system. When sick, take 2 tablespoons, three times daily as needed.Â
The connection between the mind, body, and spirit is wondrous. Anxiety can often tie alone side health issues. When we are anxious, we can suffer from indigestion, insomnia, and depression. This tonic aids in several of those ailments at once.Â
Monks or nuns were believed to have created this water around the 17th century. Itâs primary use was a cologne of sorts. Not as well known as Four Thieves Vinegar, but widely used.
Road opener; removing blocks
Cleanser; banishing and removing energyÂ
Removal and protection against negativity; reversal of energy and protection from its return
Opens a path for success, allowing for love and luck to bloom
½ cup (16 g) angelica leaves and stems, chopped
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, bruisedÂ
4 cups (960 ml) vodka, gin, or brandy
Place the dry ingredients in a 1-quart (960 ml) glass jar, and add the alcohol
Place in a cool, dry place and let steep for 2 weeks
Strain through cheesecloth into a new jar
It will keep for up to 6 months
One tablespoon daily as needed to aid in digestion or to soothe anxietyÂ
Running to the store to get cough syrups is the first thing most individuals do when they get a cold or the flu. Our ancestors used a variety of different syrups to treat these common ailments. The primary ingredient is always honey, which has a natural antiseptic property that kills off bacteria.Â
Garlic Honey for Sore Throats and Coughs
Garlic and honey have antiseptic properties that aid in the removal of bacteria-causing illnesses. This remedy does not spoil and one batch will last up to a year.Â
1 garlic bulb, separated into cloves, and peeled
2-4 ounces (59-118 ml) honey
Place the garlic cloves in a 4-8 ounce (118-236 ml) jar
Pour the honey over the garlic cloves so they are completely covered and the container is filled about halfway
Using chopsticks or a fork, poke the honey into the garlic
Take by the spoonful as needed, or simply eat the garlic-infused honey with food
Onion-and-Garlic Honey for Coughs, Colds, and Flu
This honey is similar to Garlic Honey, except onions are added to the mix. Garlic and onions have similar antiseptic properties and they are also used in similar applications for cold and flu relief
Honey, enough to cover the garlic, onion, and berries, and fill the container about half-way
Place the garlic, onion, and elderberries at the bottom of a 1-quart (960 ml) glass mason jar
Cover them with honey and then mix in the cloves and cinnamon
Stir well and let steep for 48 hours before using
This is a very common folk remedy. If you feel sickness coming on, take this daily to help prevent you from getting a cough, cold, or flu. If you take Elderberry Syrup while already ill, it may reduce the amount of time you are sick.
2Â cups blue elderberries
Honey (see instructions for quantity)
Place the ingredients except for the honey in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer (low-medium heat) for 30 minutes
Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth into a 1-quart (960 ml) glass mason jar
Mash the berries and herbs together to express all the remaining juice
Measure the amount of liquid and add the same amount of honey
It is ready to use once cooled or room temperatureÂ
Store in a cool and dry place for up to 12 weeks
For prevention, take 1 tablespoon daily to boost the immune system. When sick, take 2 tablespoons every 2-3 hours daily as needed.Â
Robbins, Shawn, and Bedell, Charity. The Good Witchâs Guide. New York: Sterling Ethos, 2017. Print.
andulkaphoto
vaporwave
2087
romaincrisis
gracieabrams
