Russian Penicillin

Don’t ask me how this home remedy got its name, but it has worked magic for me before! I got it from a roommate several years ago, whose parents also swore by its effectiveness. I’ll be honest and say that it does not taste good. Consider yourself warned.

• 2 grapefruit
• 2 oranges
• 2 lemons
• 1 lg onion, cut in large pieces
• 5 cloves garlic, whole
• 1 tsp peppermint oil
• 8 c water

Wash fruit well and cut in fourths, leaving skins on. Put in a large pot with water and add onion, garlic and peppermint oil. Boil for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and drain through a colander, pressing out as much liquid as possible. Refrigerate. Juice will last for 30 days, or longer in the freezer.

At the first sign of cold or flu symptoms, drink 1 cup 4x/day or 1/2 cup 8x/day.

This remedy is not a medical treatment. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a physician.

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