This Ayurvedic digestive and immune-boosting tonic is traditionally used to help alleviate symptoms of cold, cough, flu, hay fever and digestive discomfort.
It offers a gentle, natural way to support wellness using ingredients easily found in any supermarket.
Fresh ginger, lime and honey work together as a warming, detoxifying and soothing blend that helps reduce mucus, stimulate digestion and restore appetite during illness. Children also tend to enjoy its mild sweetness and comforting flavour.
You can prepare the tonic at home in just a few minutes. It keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
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1-inch ginger root, grated
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3 tablespoons hot water (to extract juice)
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Juice of 4 limes
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon honey
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
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½ cup water
Method
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Prepare the ginger
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Cut, peel and blend the ginger with half a cup of water, or grate it by hand.
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Strain to extract the ginger juice from the pulp.
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Combine the ingredients
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Mix the ginger juice with the juice of 6 limes, honey, brown sugar and up to 100 ml of water.
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Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.
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For the daily quick mix, simply combine all ingredients after extracting the ginger juice.
How to Take It (Dosage / Posology)
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This Ayurvedic tonic must be taken after meals only.
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Always mix the prepared concentrate with hot water before drinking.
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Drink 2–3 teaspoons at a time.
For respiratory or flu-like symptoms (general guidance)
As recommended by The Ayurvedic Clinic in London:
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Take a small cup twice a day.
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Mix ½ cup of hot water with 1 tablespoon of the ginger–lime–honey concentrate.
Important
For personalised dosage adapted to your constitution (dosha) and your present condition, please consult a certified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Self-medication is not recommended, especially during acute illness.
Why This Tonic Works (Ayurvedic Benefits)
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Ginger: Stimulates digestion (agni), reduces mucus (kapha), warms the body.
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Lime: Refreshes, cleanses the digestive system and supports detoxification.
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Honey: Scrapes excess mucus (lekhana), soothes throat irritation.
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Black pepper (optional): Enhances absorption and clears congestion.
This combination provides a multi-purpose wellness boost, helpful for issues such as:
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Cough, cold, flu
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Sneezing and hay fever-type symptoms
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Loss of appetite
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Phlegmy or congestive conditions
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Mild digestive sluggishness
Consult a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
For safe and effective use of Ayurvedic remedies, we recommend seeking guidance from a qualified practitioner who can tailor dosage, preparation and treatment to your unique constitution.
Recipe by Elena Beurdeley
Certified Ayurvedic Nutrition & Lifestyle Practitioner – DipPrac (Ayur), DipALN (Ayur)
Ayurvedic Massage Therapist – DipAMT (Ayur) | Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor (Diploma in progress, June 2026)
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