Chicken soup’s anti-inflammatory effect against colds and flu
Chicken soup has a long history as a remedy for symptom relief for upper respiratory tract infections like colds and flu. Scientific research confirms that chicken soup has a mild anti-inflammatory effect, which is thought to provide symptomatic relief in these upper respiratory tract infections. ref. Studies show that chicken soup contains properties that can help break down congestion.
Here is a recipe for chicken soup for cold and flu
Ingredients
1 whole chicken
10 garlic cloves
3 bunches of parsley
1 bunch coriander
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp of fresh ginger
1 tbsp lemon
1 tsp mint leaves
1 tsp curry powder
5 carrots
5 celery stems
Directions
Add all ingredients into pot, cover with water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Sip the fluid only – 3 bowls per day. Cleans up congestion in a day. You can use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time. The rest of the family can have the chicken and vegetables.
Precaution
Any persistent cough, accompanied by a headache or fever and/or yellow or green mucus, should be evaluated by a healthcare practitioner. One precaution I have read is regarding honey: do not give honey to children under 1 year of age unless it is pasteurised or boiled for five minutes. I would not give this mixture to a young child. If a child has a persistent cough, they should see a doctor.
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Written by: Brendon Groves Clinical Naturopathic Practitioner and Founder of Groves Naturopathics
