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IMMUNE BOOSTER MIX- A DIY cold and illness mix that 100% works!

As the world continues to face the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the winter season, many people are looking for that one magical ingredient that might boost their immunity.



This immune booster mix is not only full of a super healthy and help fight infections that cause sore throat, cold, cough, and flu, but it actually tastes pretty good too!

The jaggery adds a natural sweetness and the ginger gives a wonderful zing – you feel better as soon as you have it.


Whenever I start feeling like I’m coming down with something like cold or flu etc, I immediately make an immune booster mix and store it for later. I’ve been doing this for years. I know it sounds super crazy for some, but I swear it works!... So I'm here to help make your own DIY Immune BOOSTER MIX at home.


Why This Immune Booster Mix Recipe Is So Good!

  • I have used this for years to stave off sore throats, colds, and other viruses illnesses – it 100% works!

  • It actually tastes pretty good – it’s like spicy with little pungent yet tangy but easier to drink!

  • It’s packed full of immune-boosting and healthy ingredients.

  • Can be implemented in all age diet.

  • Fit for the diabetic patient also.

What is in an Immune Booster Mix?

This Mix is loaded with immune-boosting ingredients and a tonne of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

  • Jaggery helps treat cold and cough and controls the temperature of the body as well as ease digestion. It adds a natural sweetness to the mix.

  • Cardamom is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties such as sore throat, congestion or even dry cough, and certain respiratory problems diseases as asthma and severe cold.

  • Cinnamon is packed with antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. it is also rich in antioxidant polyphenols and proanthocyanidins that boost your immunity naturally.

  • Dry Ginger Powder is an exceptional natural medicine used for treating the common cold having anti-inflammatory properties that help improve digestion and anti-bacterial properties too that help prevents any infections in the body.

  • Ginger is a good source of antioxidants. The anti-inflammatory gingerols and shaogals present in ginger root help relieve the common cold and fights harmful bacteria which could reduce your risk of infections, as well as the RSV virus increases the body’s immunity.

  • Ghee has a very long history of use in traditional and alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, sinusitis, and stuffiness of the nose, and other illnesses, to name a few. It also is known to boost the function of the immune system, and in studies, it has been shown to reduce the symptoms of a common cold keeping the body warm.

  • Turmeric is high in antioxidants, this versatile spice has anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Black Pepper is used to activating the curcumin in turmeric and is replete with many nutrients like vitamin C, flavonoids, antioxidants, and antibacterial properties.

  • Sesame Seed sesame seeds can keep you warm naturally and help you fight inflammation. The contains in seeds have several nutrients like iron, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin E, selenium, and much more which help you boost immunity.


Ingredients to make Immune Booster Mix

1 cup = 240 ml : tsp= teaspoon: tbsp= tablespoon


3 cup Jaggery

3 cup Water

1 cup finely chopped Ginger

1 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Pepper powder

1 tsp Cinamon powder

1 tsp Dry ginger powder

1 tsp Cardamom powder

Salt to taste

2-3 tbsp Ghee/coconut oil

1/3 cup Sesame seeds roasted


How to make Immune Booster Mix

  1. In a heavy bottom wok. Add 2 cups of water and 2 cups of jaggery. Let the jaggery melt completely in the water. If your jaggery is organic or you know that its dirt free, you can immediately use it. You can also melt jaggery and filter it before boiling.

  2. Add 1 cup Ginger finely chopped, 1 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp Pepper powder, 1 tsp Cinamon powder, 1 tsp Dry ginger powder, and 1 tsp Cardamom powder.

  3. After the mixture is 3/4 done. Add 2-3 tbsp Ghee and salt to taste.

  4. Mix Well Until all the ingredients are infused evenly.

  5. Add 1/3 cup of a roasted sesame seed. and give a final stir.

  6. Your immune booster syrup is ready.



My Tip:


  1. Use fresh ingredients and check that your spices aren’t stale.

  2. Chop ginger into fine pieces so that the end result will taste better. Otherwise, you will find ginger chunks which will result in spicy.

  3. You can add coconut oil instead of ghee.

  4. Do not add the Ghee + Salt before this stage as

  5. A. you might end up adding more than required.

  6. B. it will differ in taste.

  7. C. Healing property less effective. The mixture has to be thick incorporated and smooth. Not watery.

  8. I have added 1/3 cup of a sesame seed. You can add it according to your convenience.

  9. I prefer roasted sesame seed has it enhance the flavor. Make sure not to add more salt since the end results will be less productive.

  10. Pour in an airtight clean jar, Secure lid, and store in the refrigerator or a dry, cool spot away from heat and light for up to 3 months.



*Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.



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