Fermented Garlic Honey Medicine: A Powerful Natural Remedy
Hello, dear friends! Today, we're stepping into the wonderful world of garlic and honey – two common kitchen ingredients. They join together to create a homemade health elixir that's all about caring for our loved ones. So, let's dive deeper into the jar of fermented garlic honey medicine and uncover the art of crafting this liquid gold right in the heart of our homes.
The Magic of Garlic
Garlic is more than just a kitchen staple; This humble bulb has a secret weapon called allicin, which fights off germs, soothes inflammation, and is full of antioxidants. But here's where the magic truly happens: when garlic meets honey and you let it ferment it becomes even more powerful.
The Benefits of Garlic Honey Fermented Homemade Medicine
1. Boosts Your Immune System: Garlic fermented honey has known to be great to boost our immune system, due to it's antiviral and antibacterial properties which helps keep infections and illnesses away.
2. A Potent Antioxidant: The fermentation process elevates garlic's antioxidant capabilities, protecting you from oxidative stress and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Garlic and honey both have antioxidant properties so it prevents cell damage and reduces inflammations.
3. Nurturing Gut Health: Fermentation encourages the growth of beneficial probiotics, tending to a flourishing gut microbiome and promoting digestion.
4. Comfort During Colds and Flu: When the season's cold and flu bugs come around, this homemade medicine provides relief from sore throats and stubborn congestion.
5. Beneficial for Children: Be aware that honey should not be given to children under one years old. However, studies have shown that honey relieves coughs in children and shortens the duration of a cough.
Simple Fresh Ingredients
With only two simple ingredients required, it is recommended to use fresh high quality honey and garlic. For the garlic it's best to purchase organic and to use it soon after bringing home.
It's best to use raw local honey because it will still carry most of the natural properties found in honey, which helps to make this medicine much more powerful. Also, it has been said that local honey can help with seasonal allergies.
Creating FERMENTED Garlic Honey Homemade Medicine
Now, let's talk about creating our very own batch.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of raw honey
- 1 cup of garlic cloves (about 3-4 bulbs)
- A glass jar with a lid that fits snugly
Instructions:
- Peel the garlic cloves and smash with the back of a spoon or knife to help with the fermentation process.
2. Place the garlic cloves in an air tight jar and pour honey over.
3. Seal the jar with a lid and set aside in a dark place at room temperature.
4. In the first couple of weeks (especially during week 1) you will need to "burp" the jar daily by removing the lid for a few seconds and closing it back up again. It is also a good idea to flip the jar over for a few seconds to cover all the garlic with honey. Then return back to your cabinet or pantry.
5. It is okay that the honey floats to the top but it is important to keep the honey submerged in honey. That's why flipping the cup is important.
6. You will begin to see bubbles that means it's working.
7. After 2-3 weeks of burping the fermentation process slows down because it is almost fully ready and daily burping won't be as necessary.
8. The garlic can darken slightly and the honey will begin looking runnier. After 4 weeks your garlic honey should be fully fermented, however I recommend leaving it for another 1-2 weeks for even better results.
The shelf life is one year but can go on much longer if stored properly.
*Some people like to leave the lid on loose to prevent the need of having to burp so often. I still recommend closing it completely. It doesn't have to be put on too tight but its best to not introduce too much air into your mixture.
*Depending on the size of your jar you can use less or more of the ingredients, however it is best to stick to a 1:1 ratio.
How to Use
Food: Eventually once the garlic has infused with the honey it becomes more delicious than in it's raw form and easier to eat. There are many ways you can consume this mixture.
Such as:
- a glaze over roasted pumpkin as one example
- drizzled over a toast with cheese.
- as a salad dressing by adding some olive oil and balsamic.
Medicine: Take a spoonful of honey at the first sign of an itchy throat or illness coming on. You can also take a whole garlic clove and eat it. I do this often with a raw garlic clove at the first sign of illness, but with this mixture it is even more beneficial and much more tasty.
Conclusion
There you have it – our magical garlic honey fermented medicine. With this liquid gold by your side, you're not just nurturing wellness; you're creating a cherished tradition of health right at the heart of your home. Here's to your health and to all those cozy, healing moments with loved ones.
As always feel free to leave any questions or comments below!
Thank you for reading!
xo Melissa
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