Nature’s penicillin is a folk remedy that people swear by for pneumonia. Powerful, effective, and natural, you should definitely have it in your recipe book.
Regardless of the reason why you choose to not take lab-made penicillin (allergies, overuse of antibiotics, etc.), there are great natural options that you can try instead.
Their effects are as strong as antibiotics but without side effects.
The penicillin you get from your doctor is acquired from mold. This may be the reason why some individuals experience mold sensitivities.
A Potent Concoction to Fight Off the Flu, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, and More
This combo of healing vitamin-C-rich foods will help you speed up the process of healing and recovery. And, most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry.
You can consume it in consultation with your doctor and their recommendation for therapy.
Here are the health benefits of the ingredients you need:
Lemon
- Alkalizes the body and prevent illness from thriving because they need an acidic environment
- Abundant in vitamins B, and C, as well as in calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium
- Possesses antiseptic properties and helps destroy bacteria
- Strengthens immunity and speeds up the healing of wounds
- Good for the liver
- Detoxifies the body of toxins
Orange
- Abundant in vitamins A and C, as well as phosphorus, calcium, and potassium
- Helps relieve mucus from the sinuses, head, and nasal passages
- Rich in hesperidin and flavonoids
- May be of aid in decreasing blood pressure (hypertension is known to worsen asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia)
Grapefruit
- Rich in vitamins A and C
- Ruby red grapefruit is rich in beta-carotene and lycopene, a potent antioxidant
Garlic
- Possesses antimicrobial properties that help detoxify your blood
- It helps reduce bad cholesterol and cleanses the clogged arteries
- It alleviates systolic and diastolic blood pressure, decreases oxidative stress, and strengthens the immunity
- It’s good for the liver and exceptional in remedies for colds, the flu, ear infections, etc.
Onion
- Supplies you with amazing nutrients: iron, vitamin A, thiamine, calcium, and niacin
- Possesses antiseptic properties and relieves sinus mucus and loosens the phlegm in the chest and boosts oxygenation
- Helpful for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and UTIs
Peppermint oil
- Boosts oxygen flow into the blood
- Detoxifies the whole body
- Beneficial in alleviating nausea, healing headaches, and reducing sinus pain
- Possesses anti-inflammatory properties
Recipe for Nature’s Penicillin
You will need:
An orange
A grapefruit
Two lemons
Three cloves of garlic
Half an onion
Two drops of peppermint oil
Additional, optional ingredients you may include:
Half an inch of fresh ginger
Half a tsp of turmeric powder
One-quarter tsp of cayenne pepper
A tsp of cinnamon powder
Preparation:
Peel the orange, grapefruit, and lemons. Then, cut them into small cubes and add them to the blender. Blend them in the blender.
Next, peel and cut the onion and garlic and add them to the blender. Blend once again to get a homogenous mixture. In the end, add two to three drops of peppermint oil.
Transfer the mixture to a glass jar.
Close it and keep it in a cool and dark area.
How to Use It:
Adults:
Take a tablespoon of the remedy several times during the day to total a whole cup.
Kids:
Give them a teaspoon throughout the day to total ½ a cup per day.
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