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Plants make themselves abundant when our bodies need them most. Most gardens, at this point in the year, will have lush nasturtiums tumbling around, so why not utilize them. Both the leaves and the petals are packed with high levels of vitamin C, which wildly improves immunity. 
 
But forget pesto and salad garnish, we've blended this everyday herb into a warming ancient Greek oxymel. The bewitching word oxymel comes from the Latin word oxy, meaning acid, and mel, meaning honey. Both apple cider vinegar and raw honey are common kitchen allies, and when combined with nasturtium, which carries complementary benefits, this oxymel offers potent support against a compromised immune system.

Plus, the taste is so good. Sweet and sour pushed to the extremes, with a savory herbal flavour that lingers on the tongue. A swig of Nasturtium Oxymel each day will keep your body humming.

The idea of fermentation feels instantly fussy and time consuming, but we promise this recipe is about as simple and easy as it gets… 

King of superfoods, garlic acts as a daily defence against deeply rooted inflammatory ailments, and it is recommended that we ingest at least one clove a day, preferably in the morning, on an empty stomach. To avoid garlic-breath, we add raw honey, not only to sweeten the flavour but to further activate the benefits of garlic. The combined nutrition obtained from these two ingredients is then amplified by the natural occurrence of fermentation. 

This powerhouse tonic is your free daily medicine for supreme vitality.

Images by Harry Were

The foundation of shiny, luminous hair starts with pH. While internally our bodies thrive in an alkaline environment, our hair and scalp's ideal pH is acidic. Creating pH balance is absolutely crucial to avoid breakage, dryness, frizz and colour fade of your hair.

You might recognise Mekdela Maskal from our beautiful recent campaign imagery. But modelling is just one part of the wide-ranging work this intelligent and generous-spirited woman does.

A trained journalist, she has worked with Open Newsrooms to help local communities understand and participate in the news process more effectively, and is the Engagement Editor for Covering Climate Now, which works to increase and improve climate change journalism. One aspect of her work that drew our particular interest is in the little-understood realm of food justice – or food apartheid, as it’s increasingly being called.

What you eat should activate your body’s first line of defense. To care for your immune system and alleviate any run-down feelings, whip up a batch of this intensely flavoured medicinal tonic for a powerful kick of health benefits.

Influenced by Ayurveda, Jamu Jamu’s bright marigold colour is created by fresh herbal heroes such as ginger — to aid gastrointestinal & nausea issues; turmeric — a natural detoxifier; citrus — high in vitamin C to rejuvenate skin and protect from infection; and raw honey — loaded with antioxidants to fight bacterial build up.

Peel, slice and mix the ingredients to feel the euphoric warmth of this century-old Indonesian tonic.