Update: The instructions for the Flu Prevention Tonic are now available here.
In my New Year’s Day post I mentioned a tonic that helped prevent the flu. Every time I share this story, people ask me for the recipe.
So, here’s what happened. The Thursday before Christmas, D-Boy began running a scary, high fever. After a quick trip to the doctor, it was confirmed as the flu ~ which was highly contagious and knocking out folks left and right. On Sunday, T-Bone came down with the flu {both boys are fine now ~ thanks for asking}. Sick boys ~ with mama and daddy praying not to get sick, too.
Shortly before this I had discovered something called The Master Tonic or Plague Tonic. After doing a little bit of research I decided to experiment and make a tonic ~ which needs to be started on the New Moon and then strained on the Full Moon. I had started it about a week before D-Boy got sick.
I quickly got some tonic to Kitty and Mr. Wonderful, hoping to keep them well. All of the adults began taking about an ounce a day. None of us got the flu ~ no sniffles, no headache, no symptoms. Nada, zip, zero – not at all. And, Kitty and Mr. Wonderful never left their boy’s side. I was back and forth every day bringing fresh batches of my chicken broth to fortify the patients. Totally exposed, too.
Remember what I said about the New Moon ~ well, it is this Thursday. That means it’s tonic making day. Truly, I don’t know if the new moon has anything to do with this ~ but I’m not taking any chances.
So, I will be posting the rest of the recipe on Thursday, but between now and then I wanted you to grab the ingredients. That way, we can all get tonics started at the same time.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Get equal amounts of these items. Weigh them on the grocery store scale ~ it doesn’t have to be exact, but balanced. I also recommend getting organic veggies if you have a source.
1 part Garlic
1 part White Onion (white ones are usually the hottest)
1 part Ginger
1 part Horse Radish Root (I got mine at Whole Foods. Most grocery stores will carry horse radish root, it is usually near the ginger and looks like a branch off of a tree)
1 part Hot Peppers (Cayenne, Jalapeno, Habanero ~ I used jalapeno because I had them in the garden)
1 Jar of Raw, Unbleached, Non-distilled Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother (Braggs, Eden, Spectrum ~ available at most grocery stores and health food markets)
On Thursday, I will be back with all of the step-by-step instructions on making a tonic.
Please read my disclosure if you plan to join me in making a tonic.
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Those are some powerful tasting ingredients! I went with a flu shot. Hope my plan works as well as yours did.
Powerful is a good way to describe the flavor!
Count me in – only need the horse radish root.
I got my horse radish root at Whole Foods, but I’ve seen it in HEB here in Austin, too. Good luck on the search.
I’m looking forward to get the recipe. I am a nurse but I think if natural things can help it’s better than the chemicals that the medical field gives you. The flu is in epidemic proportions this year so the flu shot isn’t working very well. I have a natural remedies post you may be interested in.
http://simpleesue.com/grammas-natural-home-remedies-for-flu-flu-smoothies
Thanks for your great comment and link to your post. Your smoothie(s) are totally intense. And, I thought I had crazy stuff going on in the kitchen. You’re way ahead of me.
This is so interesting! With the long list of possible side effects from medicines, I like going the more natural route. Thanks for the recipe.
My pleasure.
LOVE this natural idea! Saw you at ginger snap crafts – thanks for posting!
My pleasure! The how-to will be available on Thursday. New moon on Friday~
Sounds like the Garlic soup most use to get the flu
but running.. thanks for sharing!
Sandy
I’ve never heard of a Garlic Soup for flu…please share!
What a great tip. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks!
I love this! I am such a believer in homemade remedies.
I host a link party on Thursdays – I would love to have you join and share this.
Thanks for the great post!
-Angie
http://www.easylivingmom.com
Too bad I didn’t see this before going to the grocery store last night!
No worry. You can still start the tonic after the New Moon.
We rarely get sick around here and no one has ever gotten the flu, but I pinned this for future reference in case someone does.
Tell us your secret to staying so healthy