My Cold / Flu Pills

 

At the beginning of cold and flu season I make up a bunch of these then if anyone feels like they are trying to catch something or if something is going around we start taking these in addition to the Vitamins C and D3 and zinc . They seem to keep us from getting sick and if we do catch something they seem to shorten it.

I use equally amounts of Garlic, Thyme, Ginger, Mint, and Cayenne pepper.

I am trying to use things that I have readily available then if something happens and I can’t order any thing I can still make these. The only thing I don’t have readily available is the Ginger but I think it is pretty important so I will use it as long as I can and find something to replace it with when I have to.

Here is what each of these things do.

Garlic

A natural antibiotic, anti fungal and antibacterial, garlic can tackle almost any illness. Garlic strengthens the immune system against colds and flu and is especially useful in treating children. It helps in cases of bronchitis, one of the symptoms of the current flu. . Garlic is also an expectorant, helping to loosen mucus so that it can be expelled from the lungs with coughing.

You can grind your own, by drying your garlic cloves Available from the supermarket , health food store or you can grow your own and dry then powder it in your spice mill or blender.

　

　

Ginger

Strengthens the immune system and helps your body fight colds and flu, as well as bronchitis, cough, sinus congestion, and headaches. Available from the supermarket or health food store as fresh root, or powder .

 

Thyme

Is a natural antiseptic and its natural expectorant properties make it excellent for throat or bronchial problems. Available from the supermarket , health food store or you can grow your own and dry then powder it in your spice mill or blender.

 

Cayenne

Is a powerful anti-oxidant , antibacterial, anti-tumor, anti-fungal, and anti-viral. It increases blood flow to hands and feet. It relieves nausea and fights bacterial infections. Cayenne removes toxins from the body. Its also an expectorant and helps to treat cough, and sinus problems. Available from the supermarket , health food store or you can grow your own and dry then powder it in your spice mill or blender. ( If making your own powder be very careful it is very strong, you may want to wear a dust mask).

　

Mint

It is antimicrobial and antiviral. Great for all digestive disturbances and for

lowering fever. It also relieves pain. Available from the supermarket , health food store or you can grow your own ( very easy to grow) and dry then powder it in your spice mill or blender.

 　

First I mix all the herbs together in a small bowl.

　

 

Then get out my Handy dandy pill maker.

 

 

Put it together

 

 

 

Get out my capsule and put into the machine

 

Then I take my herbs mixture and put in on the machine.

 

take the scrapper and slide the herbs to fill the capsules. ( yes I know my nails need some attention)

 

after you do that take the tamper and tamp it down add more herbs  repeat do this several times until you tamp down and the capsules are full.

 

drop down the top tray.

 

put the tops on the capsules.

 

remove the top tray and you have your capsules. I put mine in a used jar with a homemade label on it.

 

I try to make a bunch at a time so I don't run out just when we are needing them.