Immunity5 min
Honey, Turmeric and Mint in Warm Water
A thin, warm cup of water with a pinch of turmeric, a spoon of honey and a few mint leaves for the throat in the flu season. Honey is added once the water is warm, not boiling; not for babies under one.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
A warm, soothing cup
A warm drink often feels soothing when the throat is scratchy in the cold season. Turmeric and mint are common kitchen ingredients, and honey adds sweetness and a coating feel for the throat.
Add honey only when the water is comfortably warm, not boiling. Keep it thin and light. This is a comfort drink and not a treatment for flu or infection.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- A pinch of turmeric
- 1 tsp honey
- 4–5 mint leaves
How to prepare
- Steep mint and turmeric in hot water for three minutes.
- Cool until warm and stir in honey.
How to use
- Sip slowly once or twice a day.
- Use a fresh cup each time.
Helpful habits
- Use pure honey.
- Skip extra sugar.
Precautions
- Never give honey to babies under one year.
- People with diabetes should limit honey.
- A comfort drink, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add ginger?
- Yes, a thin slice.
Is cold honey drink okay?
- Warm is more soothing.
Does it cure flu?
- No; see a doctor for fever or breathing trouble.
