5 Water Remedies

Water remedies have been used since ancient times. They are so simple to make but the effects can be very powerful. Of course, water is essential to life so adding any of these remedies to your routine will be beneficial just for the fact you’re adding more water to your diet.

Most of these remedies can be made on the day but for the fennel water remedy, you need to plan 24 hours in advance.

Before we look at how to prepare these water remedies, let’s look at the health benefits they provide. The recipes we will look at are:

• Honey water
• Rose water
• Fennel water
• Lemon water
• Rosemary Water

Medicinal Benefits Of These Water Remedies

The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine say that an adequate amount of fluids to intake each day is 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 cups for women. If you’re someone that doesn’t enjoy drinking water, including a flavor to help you hit your target is a great idea. What’s more, if you add a medicinal herb or ingredient it can benefit your health in more ways than one.

Water

Since this is in all of the remedies, I will only include the benefits of water here and then go into each of the other ingredients. It probably doesn’t need much introduction since water is essential for your body and brain to function; every single cell and organ needs it!

Here are just some of the benefits it brings that you may physically or mentally notice:

• It reduces joint pain by lubricating them
• It helps maintain blood pressure
• It supports the kidneys in regulating fluid in the body
• It will boost your energy levels
• It can improve your mood

Honey Water

Honey water has incredible healing properties because it is anti-inflammatory, antiviral, an antioxidant, and has antimicrobial properties. The medicinal benefits of honey include:

• Helps the digestives system and an upset stomach
• It boosts the immune system, protecting against many ailments
• It helps get rid of allergy symptoms and can prevent developing allergies
• Relieves coughs and soothes a sore throat
• Reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol levels

Honey is considered safe for most people. If you’re managing blood sugar levels it should be taken in moderation and it does have calories so should be limited if you’re watching your weight.

How to Make Honey Water

Here is how to make this honey water remedy.

Ingredients

• 1 Teaspoon of honey
• 1 Cup of filtered water

Method

1. Heat 1 cup of water in a small saucepan until you start to see steam. You’re just warming it up so that the honey dissolves and mixes through.
2. Add your water to a glass or mug and stir in 1 teaspoon of honey.

You can drink this any time of day but if you’re watching your weight it’s better to take it in the morning so you can burn off the honey throughout the day. You can drink honey water a few times a day if you want to but just remember it does contain sugar and 22 calories per serve (teaspoon of honey).

Rose Water

Rose water has been used for millennia and its origins lie in Iran. The medicinal benefits of rose water include:

• Treat sore throats
• Has powerful antiseptic properties which can treat infections
• Contains antioxidants that can prevent cell damage
• Has antianxiety and antidepressant qualities
• Helps with digestion and relieves digestive discomfort

How to Make Rose Water

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon of organic dried rosebuds or petals
• 1 cup of filtered water

Method

1. Add 1 tablespoon of rosebuds and/or petals to your pan and pour over 1 cup of water.
2. Turn it onto high heat for 5 minutes or until at a gentle simmer, then turn down to medium-low and leave simmering for 30 minutes.
3. Take it off the heat and remove the lid.
4. Let it fully cool before straining through a fine-mesh sieve.
5. Pour your rose water into a glass and enjoy it.

There are no known risks with rose water unless you are allergic to it, so you can drink as much as you like or add it to recipes whenever you want to. If you’re using it for recipes you can store the rose water for up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container. You can take rose water at any time of the day.

Fennel Water

Fennel is a plant that is widely used for its medicinal purposes. Fennel seed water (also known as Saunf Water) is popular in many places these days. The medicinal benefits of fennel seeds include:

• Can reduce inflammation
• Promote the production of gastric enzymes that improve digestion
• Contain vitamin A which helps with eyesight and can prevent glaucoma
• Good for a cold or flu as it clears mucus from the airways
• Help to regulate blood sugar levels
• Contain antioxidants that can lower the risk of developing chronic medical conditions such as cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and neurological diseases

While fennel is considered safe for most people it is thought to interact with some medications, including some cancer medications and estrogen pills. Some experts declare it should also be avoided if pregnant, although others say that research isn’t conclusive.

How to Make Fennel Water

Ingredients

• 1 Teaspoon of fennel seeds
• 1 Cup of filtered water

Method

1. Add 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds to a glass and pour 1 cup of filtered water over them.
2. Cover and let it sit overnight or for approximately 24 hours.
3. Strain the fennel water out and it’s ready to drink.

You can have up to 1 serving per day and it can be taken any time of the day.

Lemon Water

Lemon water is a common way for many to start their day and it’s gained huge popularity in recent years. The medicinal benefits of lemon include:

• Contain vitamin C which is a primary antioxidant that helps fight free radicals
• It aids in digestion and prevents constipation because it’s a laxative
• The citric acid content can prevent kidney stones and break down small stones
• The flavonoids reduce inflammation which lowers the risk of developing arthritis, cancer, and diabetes
• Can improve your metabolism and leave you feeling fuller longer

How to Make Lemon Water

Here is how to make this lemon water recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 Lemon
• 1 Cup of filtered water

Method

1. Squeeze 1 lemon using a squeezer (or by hand straight into a glass).
2. Pour in 1 glass of water and stir.

The citric acid in lemons which can fight against and treat kidney stones also erodes tooth enamel. Therefore, you should use a straw to drink your lemon water, if possible, and always rinse your mouth out with plain water after. Don’t brush your teeth for 1 hour after either because the enamel will be softened from the citric acid. You can have 1 serving of lemon water each day and it’s best taken in the morning on an empty stomach.

Related: What Happens If You Boil A Lemon? 

Rosemary Water

Rosemary has many beneficial health properties including being antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. The medicinal benefits of rosemary include:

• Prevents the death of brain cells so is useful at protecting against neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease
• Contains polyphenolic compounds which protect against inflammation, lowering the risk of developing cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease
• The carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid in rosemary help to lower blood sugar levels
• It’s a mood booster and can lower anxiety levels if taken regularly
• It can help with weight loss

How to Make Rosemary Water

Ingredients

• 1 Teaspoon of fresh rosemary
• 1 Cup of filtered water

Method

1. Rinse your rosemary under running water then put them in your saucepan.
2. Add 1 cup of water and turn the heat on to high.
3. After 5 minutes or so, whenever it has a very gentle simmer lower the heat to medium-low so it stays hot but slowly stops to simmer and keep it there for another 10 minutes.
4. Strain your rosemary water and you can drink straight away (just test the temperature first in case it is too hot to drink).

You can drink this up to 3 times a day. However, if you are on blood thinners it may interact with the medication so it’s best avoided.

I hope you enjoy trying some of these water remedies at home. They’re tasty and healthy so a win-win.

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