Coconut Oil & Honey ~ Natural Remedy Base

A Darn Near Perfect Pair

It doesn't get much simpler than this!  A little coconut oil, some honey, a blender and a jar, creamy coconut oil and honey helps the medicine go down (and oatmeal taste great).  This is where the darn near perfect comes in, it's both medicinal and yummo!

The Cast of Characters

Choose Your Honey!

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Manuka Honey

If you're treating a wound, sore throat, cough, or any general malady like cold or flu, Manuka honey is your best bet for it's live antibacterial and antibiotic properties.  Manuka has an herby taste but, it's still sweet and delicious in it's own way.  Because it's a little pricey, I only use this honey in my home remedies.

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Raw Organic & Local Honey

Honey has anti-viral and anti-microbial properties.  It's widely recognized for it's ability to calm a cough making it a much better choice than the over the counter options.  Local honey is believed to be helpful for allergies.  Dr. Mercola has an in-depth article {Here} for more insight.  I realize for many of you, local honey can be a challenge.  If that's the case, choose raw and organic. When I don't have access to local, I like Tropical Traditions honey from Canada.  FYI: If you watch the website closely, TT has FREE shipping offers often!

Coconut Oil

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Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of Lauric Acid, known for it's pathogen fighting properties.  Lauric Acid is a saturated fat found in breast milk packed with immune building properties. More and more studies on coconut oil's ability to slow Alzheimer's are on going, coconut oil is helpful for hypothyroid and diabetes.  

I'm quite partial to Tropical Traditions Gold Label coconut oil because it's hand processed, not machine manufactured and, makes the creamiest All Purpose Healing Salve around.  For all the information on coconut oil you would ever need to know {Click Here}

I can't stress enough how powerfully simple yet effective the combination of coconut oil and honey can be.  

Not to mention VERSATILE!

You can easily create a blockbuster remedy by adding essential oils to the honey/coconut base. Using PURE EOs allows you to take add a drop of Lemon for a cough, or a drop of Shield protective blend for a sore throat.  The list goes on and on! On the other end of versatility, it's darn good on toast and a great moisturizing facial :)

THE HOW TO!

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1 cup softened coconut oil

1/2 to 1 cup honey  (I use a generous 1/2 cup)

Add the coconut oil to the blender first followed by the honey. Blend until mixed, don't over blend.  You may see small spots of honey after the combination hardens but that's just fine.  

Pour into a glass jar!  Refrigeration isn't necessary unless you live in a hot climate and prefer it in a more solid state.

And that's it!  A great medicinal yet tasty base for all your natural remedies including toast!

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