An immunity booster tea is a mixture of ingredients that have been shown to have strong immune system supporting abilities. This particular recipe contains ginger, garlic, turmeric, moringa leaf, and Creasee leaves which are all considered “immunity-boosting”.

Many people feel this tea could be beneficial for anyone having issues with a compromised immune system or who simply wants to support their current health routine in building a stronger immune system by consumption of the ingredients. It can also be used as an anti-inflammatory drink before working out.

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Benefits of Immunity Boosting Tea

Ginger – Anti-inflammatory effects, antioxidant properties that protect against cancer, anti-parasitic activity against helminth parasites (intestinal worms), anti-microbial activity (fights infection), expectorant (clears mucus from respiratory passages), anti-cancerous, cardiovascular support, and protection (prevents blood clotting). Health Benefits Of Ginger 

Garlic – Contains allicin, anticancer compound, and antiviral agent, antifungal, that is effective against yeast infections, bacterial overgrowth in the intestines which can cause gastric upset and stomach ulcers. Antimicrobial properties, cardiovascular support.

Turmeric – Curcumin antibacterial activity against salmonella Typhi & other pathogenic bacteria involved in causing food poisoning or urinary tract infection, antiviral activity against many viruses including hepatitis B virus (prevent liver damage) increases bile secretion to speed up fat metabolism for weight loss, and antioxidant activity that protects cells from damage due to free radicals. Turmeric Benefits

Moringa leaves – Contains 18 Amino acids including the 8 essential amino acids plus vitamins A, B, C and E  contain 10 x the calcium in milk, iron especially for menstruating women, potassium, magnesium, vitamin K, protein. Antioxidant properties protect against cellular damage from free radicals. Contains isothiocyanates which have been shown to increase survival rates of pancreatic cancer patients. Moringa Benefits 

Cerasee leaves- Helps to reduce the pain of menstrual cramps. Assists in reducing inflammation and swelling throughout the body. Can help with gum disease, bad breath, and toothaches due to its antibacterial properties.  – Helps to fight against yeast infections in women by drinking Cerasee leaf tea throughout your period. Jamaican Cerasee

immune tea ingredients on wooden cutting board

Ingredients:

  •  1-inch slice of fresh ginger root or  1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 2 garlic cloves (not the fat ones)
  • 1 piece of turmeric root about the size of one garlic clove 
  • Handful Cerasee leaves
  • Handful moringa leaf  
  • 3 cups water
  • Favorite sweetener to taste

Recipe:

  • Boil water and let simmer.
  • Add the ginger, turmeric, and garlic to the water and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add moringa, and Cerasee to the boiling water and cover pot, remove from the heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes
  • Pour through a strainer.
  • Serve warm.
  • Add sweetener 
immune booster tea boiling

Who might benefit from drinking Immunity Booster Tea?

 

Anyone looking to reduce stress within the body while trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle may want to consider the consumption of this tea. Those who work out and use strenuous exercise as a method of stress reduction may find this tea useful in reducing general inflammation within the body.

How should we incorporate immunity booster tea into our lifestyles?

 

The immunity booster tea is a great substitute for caffeine. For those who are caffeine sensitive, you can replace your morning cup of java with this tea. It will help give you the same effects as drinking coffee but without the side effects like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other negative impacts on your overall health.

For those looking to reduce sugar intake in their diets, this is also a great alternative to sodas, juices, or other beverages that contain tons of sugar for taste. If you enjoy drinking juice regularly then switch out one juice item per day for this Immunity Booster Tea.

Also since it contains natural antioxidants, it is an excellent way to fight against free radicals, which cause bad cell damage that leads to cancer. This means that drinking Immunity Booster Tea can prevent cancer and other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

 

Benefits of this immunity booster tea

  • This immunity boost tea contains all-natural ingredients with anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Allowing your body to fight off illness naturally without having a negative impact on the rest of your digestive system.
  • It also helps with weight loss, contains ingredients that have been shown to kill pancreatic cancer cells.
  • Contains an excellent source of protein from moringa leaves!!! It is definitely a great addition to any diet or lifestyle plan.
  • It also helps with overgrown intestines which can cause gastric upset and stomach ulcers. Antimicrobial properties prevent bacterial growth in food.

 

Additional Flavors to the tea

Cinnamon – great for boosting the immune system and may help with blood sugar control.

 

Cloves – a powerful antioxidant, can benefit teeth and gums as well as boost immunity.

 

Lemon – improves the taste of the Immunity Booster Tea while providing amazing health benefits such as regulating blood pressure levels, maintaining cholesterol levels already within normal range, eliminating toxins from the body, and improving brain function.

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Parsley Tea

immune booster tea in glass cup

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Nutrition

(Per serving)
  • Energy: 15 kcal / 63 kJ
  • Fat: .3 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Carbs: 2.7 g

Cook Time

  • Preparation: 5 min
  • Cooking: 15 min
  • Ready in: 30 min
  • For: 2 Servings

Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil in a large pot
  2. Add the ginger, turmeric, and garlic to the water and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Add moringa, and Cerasee to the boiling water and cover pot, remove from the heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes
  4. Strain the tea and enjoy.
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Michelle Blackwood, RN

Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious.