Ginger, Onion, Garlic, Lemon & Honey Natural Syrup

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🍯 The “Wellness Powerhouse” Natural Syrup

A potent, home-remedy syrup for immunity, congestion, and throat relief.

• Yield: Approx. 1 small jar (5–6 oz)

• Shelf Life: 1–2 weeks (refrigerated)

• Usage: 1 tablespoon as needed (or stirred into warm tea)

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 medium (150g), finely grated or minced (Yellow or Red work best)

• Ginger: 1 tbsp (15g) fresh ginger, grated

• Garlic: 3 cloves (9g), minced or crushed

• Lemon: 1 fresh lemon, juiced (approx. 30ml)

• Honey: 3–4 tbsp (60–80ml) Raw, Unfiltered Honey

• Water (Optional): 2 tbsp warm water (to thin the consistency)

Instructions

1. Prep the Aromatics: Grate the onion and ginger into a medium glass bowl. By grating rather than chopping, you release more of the natural juices and potent compounds.

2. Activate the Garlic: Mince or crush your garlic cloves and let them sit for about 5 minutes before mixing. This “rest” allows the beneficial enzyme allicin to fully develop.

3. Combine: Add the lemon juice and the raw honey to the bowl. Stir vigorously until the honey has fully incorporated with the onion and ginger juices.

4. The “Steeping” Phase: Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 2 to 4 hours. This allows the honey to draw out the medicinal liquids from the onion and garlic.

5. Strain (Optional): If you prefer a smooth syrup, pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar, pressing down on the solids to extract every drop. If you don’t mind the texture, you can keep the bits in!

6. Store: Seal the jar and keep it in the refrigerator.

💡 Why This Works

• The Onion/Honey Reaction: Honey is “hygroscopic,” meaning it draws moisture out of the onion. This creates a natural expectorant that helps break up mucus.

• Raw Honey: It’s important to use raw honey if possible, as pasteurized honey loses the enzymes and propolis that provide those antimicrobial benefits.

• The “Kick”: If the onion/garlic flavor is too intense, don’t worry! After steeping, the honey mellows out the pungency significantly.

⚠️ A Quick Note

Safety First: Never give honey (even in a syrup like this) to infants under 1 year old due to the risk of botulism.