Combining ginger, garlic, lemon, onion, cinnamon, and cloves creates a strongly flavored herbal drink made from common kitchen ingredients. These ingredients contain various plant compounds and antioxidants and have long been used in traditional cooking and home remedies.
Although this mixture is often promoted online as a natural remedy for inflammation, colds, circulation, and heart health, there is not enough scientific evidence to show that boiling these ingredients together treats or prevents these conditions. Nevertheless, you can prepare a mild version as an occasional warming drink if these ingredients are suitable for you.
Ingredients
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger (approximately 2–3 cm)
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 2–3 thin slices of onion
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 3–4 whole cloves
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 4 cups (1 liter) of water
- 1 teaspoon of honey, optional
Step-by-Step Instructions
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