Natural Remedy for Cold, Flu, and Body Aches: A Powerful Herbal Drink and Steam Treatment
If you’ve been struggling with a persistent cold, flu, or a feeling of coldness throughout your body, this powerful natural remedy could be exactly what you need to help warm up your body and relieve your symptoms. I personally tested this remedy and found it effective in easing flu-like symptoms such as cold hands, cold feet, and chills. It helped me feel better, faster. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make this herbal drink and use it as a steam treatment to support your recovery and expel the cold from within your body.
Ingredients for the Healing Remedy: To make this remedy, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 grapefruit (peeled, including the rind)
- 7 stalks of lemongrass (crushed)
- 1 small ginger root (about the size of a finger)
- 1 handful of fresh mugwort leaves (Artemisia vulgaris)
- 4 liters of water
How to Prepare and Use the Remedy:
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel the grapefruit and set aside the rind. The grapefruit rind is a key part of the remedy, as it contains properties that help warm the body.
- Crush the lemongrass stalks gently to release their essential oils. Lemongrass is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Slice the ginger root into small pieces. Ginger is renowned for improving circulation and supporting the immune system during infections.
- Rinse the fresh mugwort leaves thoroughly. Mugwort has long been used in traditional medicine to alleviate cold and flu symptoms and helps to expel the cold from the body.
2. Clean the Ingredients:
Rinse all ingredients under cold water. To ensure thorough cleanliness, soak the ingredients in salt water, similar to how you would clean vegetables before using them.
3. Boil the Mixture:
- Add the grapefruit rind, crushed lemongrass, sliced ginger, and mugwort leaves to a large pot.
- Pour in 4 liters of water and bring it to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the herbs to release their beneficial properties into the water.
How to Use This Remedy:
1. Drink the Herbal Tea:
Pour the mixture into a cup and drink a warm serving. Let the tea cool slightly and sip it slowly. Take your time and enjoy the comforting, healing benefits of this powerful herbal concoction. This will help warm up your body and relieve cold symptoms.
2. Steam Treatment:
After drinking the tea, use the remaining liquid for steam therapy. Pour the hot water into a large bowl or basin, and inhale the steam deeply. This will help clear your airways and alleviate congestion.
3. Body Bath:
You can also use the remaining herbal water as a body treatment. Pour it over your back and lungs to improve circulation and help expel the cold from your body. After your herbal bath, towel dry your body without rinsing off with regular water. This step allows the beneficial properties to stay on your skin and continue working.
4. Foot Soak:
If there’s any leftover herbal water, use it for a soothing foot soak. Immerse your feet in the hot water to improve circulation and promote warmth throughout your body from the inside out.
5. Rest and Recovery:
After you’ve enjoyed the bath and foot soak, it’s time to rest. The remedy will help you feel relaxed and warm, giving your body the perfect environment to recover. Sleep will further help your body detoxify and heal faster.
How Often Should You Use This Remedy?
For optimal results, repeat this treatment 5-7 times to fully expel the cold and restore balance to your body. This remedy is especially effective for people who suffer from long-lasting cold or flu symptoms. It helps release the “cold wind” (hàn khí), which can linger inside the body, making you feel perpetually cold.
Additional Tip: To further enhance the effectiveness of this remedy, I combined it with sunbathing for a few minutes each morning. After doing the remedy three times and getting some sunshine, I felt much more energized, and the strange coldness in my body disappeared. The combination of the herbs, steam, and sunlight worked wonders for me!
Conclusion: If you’re struggling with a cold, flu, or an ongoing sensation of coldness, this natural remedy is an effective and holistic solution. It’s simple to make, provides warming relief, and helps promote overall well-being. Give this herbal remedy a try, and let us know how it works for you. Stay warm, and feel better soon! 😍
