Lemon and Ginger Honey Bomb

A honey bomb is a mixture of immune-boosting/flu-fighting ingredients fermented in honey to become a powerful weapon to fight colds and infections, and prevent illness. I have recently added this recipe to my cottage apothecary to help us stay healthy in the winter months when everyone seems to be getting sick. Using the bomb is as simple as adding a few spoonfuls to a mug of tea, a hot toddy, or taking it straight up. This is a great trick to have up your sleeve when you’re coming down with a cold, traveling, taking care of others, or building up your immune system this winter.  

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Honey bomb ingredients and their benefits

To make a honey bomb, you can use a variety of immune-boosting, fresh, whole foods like onion, garlic, jalapeno, citrus, black pepper, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and rosemary.

This honey bomb recipe below includes the following:

Citrus 

Citrus has long been known for adding many vitamins, and antioxidants, and for boosting immunity. 

Fresh Ginger 

While ginger is most widely used for its antiemetic and digestive benefits, it is also antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant to the body. 

Fresh Turmeric

Turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese Medicine for its anti-inflammatory results. Recent studies have shown Turmeric decreases cancer growth, free radicals, and inflammation in the body.

Cinnamon

Throughout history, cinnamon has been used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a very powerful spice that can protect the body from free radicals, and oxidative damage, and can even lower the risk of heart disease. 

Organic Raw Honey

Organic Raw Honey is one of the most well-recognized medicinal foods for its antimicrobial properties. Even the CDC (an organization that is not usually very naturally minded) recognizes honey as a cough suppressant. 

How to enjoy this herbal remedy

You can take a tablespoon or two of the honey bomb straight every day for the highest possible potency. A few spoonfuls can also be added to hot water, hot tea, or a hot toddy.

Lemon and Ginger Honey Bomb

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

fermenting time 4 days d

Total Time 4 days d 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw organic honey
• Juice and zest from one lemon organic and unwaxed
• 4 TBSP freshly ground ginger
• 4 TBSP freshly ground turmeric
• 1 TBSP cinnamon

Instructions

• Add raw honey to a medium sized jar
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients with a wooden spoon
• Allow the mixture to sit for a few days – week in a cool dark place before using
• Take the honey bomb alone or add to hot (not boiling) water to reap the benefits