7 Natural Remedies to Make NOW for Sick Season | Nurse’s Kitchen Apothecary
Correction:
18:42 When making this tincture with fresh herbs, a higher-proof alcohol should be used to account for the water naturally present in the fresh plant material.
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🌿 THE 7 REMEDIES
1️⃣ Fire Cider
Ingredients:
• 1 ½ cups grated/chopped horseradish root
• 1 cup grated/chopped ginger
• 3 fingers fresh turmeric grated/chopped (or 1 tsp powder)
• 3 large jalapeños, sliced
• ½ purple onion, sliced
• 2 heads garlic, peeled and smashed (leave peels if you like)
• 1 whole lemon, sliced + juice of one
• Raw apple cider vinegar to cover
• Raw honey (added after straining)
Directions:
Layer all ingredients in a half-gallon jar.
Cover completely with vinegar, leaving 1–2 inches of headspace.
Cap with parchment paper under the lid to prevent corrosion.
Shake daily for 4 weeks.
Strain and add honey to taste.
Use: 1 Tbsp daily for prevention or 3× daily when sick.
2️⃣ Elderberry Syrup (for dried berries)
Ingredients:
• 2 cups dried elderberries (4 cups fresh)
• 4 ½ cups filtered water (4 cups if using fresh berries)
• 2 ½ Tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• ½ tsp whole cloves
• Optional – 1–2 star anise pods
• Raw honey (about equal parts)
Directions:
Combine berries, water, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 40–45 minutes until liquid is reduced by half.
Remove from heat, steep 20 minutes, then strain.
Let cool to warm and stir in honey.
Store in glass jars, refrigerated up to 3 months.
Use: Adults 1 Tbsp daily; children 1 tsp (over age 1).
Nurse Note: Always simmer elderberries — never eat raw.
***Elderberry Disclaimer: ⚠️ If you have an autoimmune condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s best to check with your doctor first
3️⃣ Fermented Honey Garlic
Ingredients:
• Peeled garlic cloves (enough to fill jar ¾ full)
• Raw honey to cover
Directions:
Add garlic and honey to a clean jar, coating all cloves.
Loosely cap so gases can escape.
Flip or stir daily for a week.
When bubbles slow, tighten lid and store in a cool spot or fridge.
USE: Take 1 clove or spoonful daily or more often when sick.
TIP: Safe for anyone over 1 year old.
4️⃣ Fermented Garlic (Brine Ferment)
Ingredients:
• Peeled garlic cloves
• Brine – 2 ½ Tbsp Redmond Real Salt per quart filtered water
Directions:
Pack garlic into a half-gallon jar.
Pour brine to cover and weigh cloves down.
Loosely cap and ferment 4–8 weeks.
When fermented to liking, refrigerate.
USE: Eat 1–2 cloves daily or add to meals.
5️⃣ Beet Kvass
Ingredients:
• 2–3 medium beets, cubed (1-inch pieces)
• Brine – 2 ½ Tbsp salt per quart filtered water
Directions:
Place beets in a jar and pour brine to cover.
Weight down, cover loosely, and ferment 7–10 days.
Strain, refrigerate, and enjoy.
USE: I take a shot daily.
BENEFITS: Supports liver detox, gut health, and immune resilience.
6️⃣ Garlic & Oregano Tincture
Ingredients:
• Handful fresh oregano leaves
• 5 smashed garlic cloves
• higher proof alcohol (everclear)
Directions:
Fill an 8 oz jar halfway with herbs, top with 100-190 proof alcohol.
Cap tightly, label, and shake daily for a week at least.
Steep 4–6 weeks, strain into amber bottles.
USE: 1 dropperful up to 3× daily during illness (7–10 days ONLY).
7️⃣ Elderberry + Echinacea + Ginger Tincture
Ingredients:
• (3 parts) 3 Tbsp dried elderberries
• (1 part) 1 Tbsp echinacea (herb for preventative, roots for illness)
• (½ parts) ½ Tbsp dried ginger root
• 80–100 proof vodka
Directions:
Add herbs to an 8 oz jar (about ⅓ full).
See recipe above
Use: 1 dropperful daily for prevention or up to 3× daily when sick. Dont take longer than a few week.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
I’m a nurse, but not your nurse. This content is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or remedy.
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