The winter season is on and you catch a cough or develop a nagging cold; maybe you have a sore throat, well, the list of minor problems is many, right? Well, what do you do in those cases? Do you tend to simply pop a pill?
Perfect 🌿 Here’s a simple recipe guide for each remedy in your Winter First Aid Kit — all quick, natural, and easy to make at home 👇
🌿 Mint Chest Rub
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut oil or shea butter
- 10 drops peppermint oil
- 5 drops eucalyptus oil
Method:
Melt coconut oil, mix in essential oils, and let it solidify in a jar.
Rub on chest and neck for easy breathing.
Benefits
✅ Opens blocked nose & chest
✅ Improves breathing while sleeping
✅ Natural cooling relief for congestion
🧄 Garlic Honey
Ingredients:
- 6 garlic cloves (crushed)
- ½ cup raw honey
Method:
Combine in a clean jar and let infuse overnight.
Take 1 tsp daily for immunity.
Benefits
✅ Strong immune booster
✅ Soothes sore throat
✅ Helps fight infections faster
🍍 Pineapple Shots
Ingredients:
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Pinch of cayenne
Method:
Mix well and take a small shot 1–2 times daily for cough relief.
Benefits
✅ Clears cough & mucus
✅ Vitamin C boosts immunity
✅ Eases throat irritation
🍵 Ginger Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp honey
- Squeeze of lemon
Method:
Boil ginger in water for 5 mins, strain, and add honey and lemon.
Benefits
✅ Warms body & supports breathing
✅ Reduces nausea and cold symptoms
✅ Anti-inflammatory for lungs
🍇 Elderberry Syrup
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dried elderberries
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp honey
Method:
Simmer berries and cinnamon in water until reduced by half.
Strain, cool, and mix in honey. Store in fridge.
Benefits
✅ Fights cold/flu viruses
✅ Strengthens immunity
✅ Rich in antioxidants
🌼 Turmeric Milk
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 tsp honey
Method:
Warm milk, whisk in turmeric and pepper, then sweeten with honey.
Benefits
✅ Reduces inflammation
✅ Soothes throat
✅ Supports good sleep
🍎 Apple Cider Vinegar Steam
Ingredients:
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Method:
Pour vinegar into hot water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale steam for 5–7 mins.
Benefits
✅ Clears sinuses quickly
✅ Relieves congestion
✅ Helps fight germs
🌸 Chamomile Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers (or 1 tea bag)
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Method:
Steep for 5–10 minutes, strain, and sip before bed.
Benefits
✅ Reduces stress
✅ Promotes restful sleep
✅ Calms cough at night
🌼 Calendula Salve
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup dried calendula petals
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp beeswax
Method:
Infuse petals in oil over low heat for 30 mins.
Strain, add melted beeswax, pour into tins, and cool.
Benefits
✅ Heals dry, cracked winter skin
✅ Gentle on sensitive skin
✅ Soothes irritation + inflammation