This two-ingredient DIY cold and flu remedy is going viral the truth about whether it really works
It reads like a tasty chicken marinade.But TikTokers say a DIY recipe for fermented garlic honey is the perfect home remedy for colds, flus and other winter respiratory illnesses — and according to doctors, there may be some truth to that.Sarah Kim (@hoemgirl) went viral with her mom for a video in which the pair mixed up a batch of the sticky stuff at home.“We’re stocking up on some honey garlic because it’s starting to get a little cold, meaning we’re about to get sick,” she said.Together, the duo washed the garlic cloves, steamed them for three minutes in InstantPot, transferred them to a jar, and covered them in honey.
The mixture has to sit for a while to allow the garlic to ferment inside the honey.“One spoonful a day keeps the doctor away,” Sarah quipped.Other TikTokers have shared their own videos, including @herbalishapothecary, whose clip has racked up 2.4 million views.She recommends taking a spoonful of honey with a single clove in it every day to boost immunity or whenever you feel like you’re getting sick.Trace Alexander (@tracesoats) attracted a whopping 7.5 million views for his how-to video to try out the supposed health-boosting mixture.And though it’s earning buzz on social media, fans say it’s not a recent invention.“This wellness staple is not a new trend, it’s a revival of grandma’s wisdom, straight from her kitchen cabinet,” Happy Mama Essentials blogger and wellness creator McKenzie Wheeler told Good Morning America.According to Rhysa Phommachanh, a health specialist at Landys Chemist in the UK, there are some things about consuming fermented garlic honey that could be good for you.“Both garlic and honey have proven benefits all year round, but can especially support our health in winter,” she told the Mirror.“Garlic is rich in prebiotic insulin fibre, which supports gut health and is believed to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties to fight disease and ease cold symptoms.
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