🧄 Garlic
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Contains allicin, a compound with antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects.
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Helps support heart health, lower cholesterol, and strengthen the immune system.
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Often used raw (crushed or minced) for maximum potency.
🍯 Honey
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Naturally antimicrobial and soothing — great for sore throats and coughs.
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Acts as a natural preservative and helps make strong ingredients like garlic taste better.
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Raw honey or Manuka honey is best for health benefits (avoid giving honey to infants under 1 year old).
🌰 Cloves
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Rich in eugenol, a compound with antioxidant, pain-relieving, and antibacterial properties.
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Traditionally used for toothaches, digestion, and cold relief.
🧪 Combined Benefits
When mixed together, garlic, honey, and cloves can:
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Support the immune system (especially during cold/flu season)
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Help fight infections naturally
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Soothe coughs or sore throats
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Provide antioxidants that reduce inflammation
🍶 Simple DIY Remedy (Immune Tonic)
Ingredients:
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1 cup raw honey
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6–8 garlic cloves (peeled and lightly crushed)
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5–6 whole cloves (the spice)
Instructions:
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Add garlic and cloves to a clean glass jar.
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Pour honey over them until fully covered.
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Stir well and seal the jar.
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Let it sit for 3–7 days (at room temperature, away from direct sunlight).
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Use 1 teaspoon daily, or more when you feel a cold coming on.
It can be eaten directly, mixed into tea, or spread on toast.
Would you like me to show you a step-by-step recipe with measurements and photos for making a garlic–honey–clove immune tonic?
