The Best Natural Cold & Flu Remedy: The Flu Bomb

Looking for a natural cold and flu remedy to help you feel better fast? Look no further than the flu bomb! This all-natural tea-like drink will have you feeling better in no time!

The Best Natural Cold & Flu Remedy

My top priority in the fall and winter months is to keep myself and my family healthy. We take our probiotics, diffuse immune-boosting essential oils, and eat healthy, among many other things which you can read about here.

But whenever someone in my house does happen to get sick I make them the flu bomb. It is the most effective, all-natural cold and flu remedy I’ve ever tried.

If you or someone in your home is sick you need to try it!

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Last winter my whole family came down with the worst flu of all time. My kids were sick for weeks. Once I caught it I thought I would be sick for at least a month.

I have an autoimmune disease called Hashimotos. And because my immune system has been compromised I get sick really easily and I stay sick for a loooong time.

Related: The Best Essential Oils For Colds

This was a few days before Christmas and I was desperate not to be sick on Christmas day so I started researching how to cure the flu fast!

I came across many different natural flu remedies which I combined to make a drink that I call the flu bomb.

I drank the flu bomb 3-4 times a day for the first two days that I was sick and by the third day I was feeling great.

And my skin was clearer and brighter than it had been in years which is a really awesome side effect of drinking the flu bomb!

What Is The Flu Bomb?

The flu bomb is an all-natural tea-like drink made up of antiviral, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

To be honest, it doesn’t taste great.

When I first put this together I was nervous to actually drink it. But as I said, I was desperate so I drank it up and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be.

And now whenever I get sick my body actually begins to crave it. The ingredients and their medicinal properties are listed below.

What Does the Flu Bomb Do?

The flu bomb helps to strengthen your immune system and shorten the duration of the cold or flu.

I have no evidence for this other than anecdotal evidence based on my own experience and the experience of others.

The Flu Bomb Benefits

The flu bomb has other benefits besides helping to shorten the duration of your illness. It can help to clear your sinuses and relieve congestion.

It can also help to alleviate nausea and vomiting.

The Flu Bomb Ingredients

Many of the ingredients you may already have on hand. You don’t necessarily have to use every ingredient on the list.

But from my personal experience the more ingredients you use the more powerful the flu bomb will be.

1 | Echinacea Tea

Echinacea has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties and is an immune-strengthening agent. Drinking echinacea tea has been found to be effective in shortening the duration of cold and flu symptoms.

There is some controversy in regard to whether echinacea is safe for people with Hashimoto’s or other autoimmune conditions to consume.

Some people believe it can stimulate the TH1 pathway and cause a flare-up. You can read this article to learn more.

I drink echinacea tea quite often during the winter months and I’ve never had an issue.

If you have an autoimmune condition and are worried about a possible flare-up you can replace the echinacea tea with one of the teas below.

• Traditional Medicinals Organic Herbal Cold Care Elderflower Spice Herbal Tea
• Traditional Medicinals Organic Ginger Herbal Leaf Tea
• Traditional Medicinals Breathe Easy Eucalyptus Mint Herbal Tea

You can also just use water although you will be missing out on the medicinal benefits of the tea.

2 | Lemon

Lemons are packed with vitamin C. They’re also a natural antioxidant that enhances the immune system and lemons also have antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Lemon juice has been reported to decrease the strength of the cold and flu virus in the body.

3 | Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper may relieve fever and lower your body temperature by stimulating sweat glands. Cayenne pepper can also help relieve congestion by stimulating the mucous membranes of the nose and sinuses.

Cayenne is also highly anti-inflammatory. You can click here to learn more about the health benefits of cayenne pepper.

4 | Apple Cider Vinegar

The probiotics in apple cider vinegar can give your immune system a boost. Also, the acid in apple cider vinegar can thin out mucous in the throat.

Apple cider vinegar is rich in the same nutrients that you would find in apples, too – potassium, vitamin C, antioxidants, and vitamin E.

5 | Garlic

Garlic is a powerful antioxidant with antimicrobial, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Garlic also provides decongestant and expectorant effects.

Click here to learn more about the amazing health benefits of garlic!

6 | Honey

Not only does honey help this drink to go down a little easier, but it also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Research suggests that honey is an effective cough suppressant as well!

7 | Ginger

Ginger naturally combats nausea and vomiting. It is also anti-inflammatory and can help to ease digestion issues.

8 | Tumeric

Curcumin, the medicinal compound found in turmeric powder has powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has strong antiviral properties that have a direct effect on influenza infections.

Related: How to Cure a Cold Fast

Flu Bomb Recipe

• 1 Whole Lemon
• 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 Minced Clove of Garlic
• 2 tsp Raw Organic Honey
• 1 tsp Grated Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Tumeric Powder
•  1 cup Echinacea Tea

How to Make the Flu Bomb

1. Brew one cup of echinacea tea
2. Squeeze the lemon juice into the cup
3. Add all the remaining ingredients above
4. Stir well
5. Drink up!

Flu Bomb Tips & Tricks

• If you have a sensitive tummy I would recommend eating some crackers or toast before drinking the flu bomb.
• When making the flu bomb for a child I would recommend dividing each ingredient above in half. And also adding a bit more honey and diluting with a little bit of water to help with flavor.
• If you or your child can’t handle the chunks of garlic and ginger you can run the flu bomb through a blender to help with consistency.
• I only use raw honey and Bragg’s apple cider vinegar and I recommend you do the same.
• I recommend drinking the flu bomb 3-4 times a day until you feel better.

This drink isn’t going to make your sickness disappear immediately but it can help shorten the duration of your cold or flu.

I am not a doctor and I am only sharing my personal experience and the things that have helped me and my family.

Quick side note – the flu bomb also works as an amazing detox drink.

As I mentioned earlier, after drinking the flu bomb several times a day for a few days my skin was clearer and glowing and my eyes were brighter than they had been in a long time.

You need to try it!

I would love to hear if the flu bomb worked for you and your experience. Please share in the comments below.