ladybug (Fairfield, TX) on 01/24/2022
What is âBurnt Sugar'? First thing to know - it isn't burnt. It is sugar that has been cooked until it turns dark amber. Think dark peanut brittle color.
âBurnt Sugar' is an old home remedy used for dry coughs. It is known to make a dry cough convert to a wet cough. Dry cough happens when the membranes of the throat or lungs are irritated. The irritation causes a cough. A wet cough is a cough that moves phlegm from the throat or lungs. (Phlegm is the mucus that you cough up with a bad cold.)
So why would âburnt sugar' work for Covid?
Covid hits the mucous membranes fast and furious. Those that are very susceptible to Covid all have one thing in commonâ¦a compromised mucous layer on the mucous membranes (lungs and throat). (Research each at risk group and you will find this is true.) For a virus to replicate, it must connect with its cell of choice in the body. This virus goes for lung cells. The theory is that when âburnt sugar' makes a dry cough turn into a wet cough, it creates enough of a layer that the virus has a hard time getting to the previously easy to get to lung cells. Two things are important here. One, if the virus can't get to the lung cell to replicate, the viral load on the body is then reduced significantly. Second, if the virus can't get to the lung cell it can't destroy that lung cell. The purpose of this remedy is to not let the virus get a hold in the body. Also, if the virus already has a hold and is replicating, then the purpose is to reduce and stop the replicating by removing its ability to attach and damage.
Caution: If your body can not handle sugar in your diet and/or if you have problems with expelling phlegm with a cough, this remedy is not recommended. Also, kids under two years old may have problems expelling phlegm on their own; therefore, this remedy is not recommended.
Note: Since the purpose is to create a layer across the membranes of the lung, anything that removes that layer would be counterproductive. Lemon water and ACV tonics come to mind as possibly counterproductive as they are used to clear the lungs of mucus.
Caution: When making âburnt sugar', use caution so as to not burn yourself with either the hot sugar or the flame. Not recommended for young children to make âburnt sugar'.
âBurnt sugar' syrup
- Utensil for stirring, long handled, able to handle high heat (purpose is safe stirring while alcohol/sugar mixture is on fire)
- Long handled fire starter such as a grill butane lighter or long handled fireplace match (purpose is safe lighting of alcohol/sugar mixture)
- Stove with hood or an outdoor grill in open space (purpose is a stable flat cooking surface, safe handling of high flame)
- Glass pie plate (leave glass pie plate in place until syrup has cooled, heated glass can break spilling hot syrup)
- 8 Tablespoons refined granulated cane sugar (white sugar)
- 8 Tablespoons whiskey or vodka (purpose is to liquify the sugar and brown it; also the residual alcohol keeps the âburnt sugar' liquid instead of hardening)
The alcohol will flame high when lit! Keep face and hair away from pie plate. Place glass plate on stove or grill. If using indoor stove, turn on hood. Add sugar and alcohol to pie plate. Mix. While stirring, light the alcohol/sugar mixture. Continue stirring until flame disappears. Repeat lighting/stirring until the mixture will no longer light. Let cool. If outdoors, cover with clean grill lid while syrup cools. Pour cooled syrup into glass jar. Store in refrigerator. Discard after 5-7 days. Caution: this has a residual amount of alcohol. If this is a problem for your situation, do not use âburnt sugar' in this form.
Usage: Take a spoonful as needed. As a cough syrup, take a spoonful every few hours. If possible, take a spoonful at the first sign of lungs feeling attacked. Also, if going shopping, take a spoonful before leaving the house. Remember, the goal if possible is to stop the virus getting a hold in the body.
There are many variations of âburnt sugar' recipes found on the internet. âBurnt sugar' drops and âburnt sugar' lollipops. Some add flavorings. Some add medicinals. Again, try not to use any addition that may be counterproductive. Also, some use water/milk to make cough syrup or to make hot drinks. Know that the âburnt sugar' will not be as strong with additions; the end product will be diluted with that additional liquid.
âBurnt sugar' drops are usually made over direct flame and heated until the sugar turns dark amber. âBurnt sugar' is not burnt. Do not burn the sugar. If actually burnt, do not consume.
âBurnt sugar' uses refined granulated cane sugar (white sugar). What about unrefined cane sugar? For the syrup, unrefined cane sugar should work. For the drops and lollipops, the closer the type of sugar is to refined, the better the process of hardening works. Other types of sweeteners or sugar substitutes are not recommended.
Replied By Sandra (Planet Earth) on 09/10/2023
Our food supply is no longer what it used to be, with everything adulterated & bastardized to the hilt. The last time I checked a box of rubbish iodized table salt in a supermarket - not proper salt at all - the ingredients read 'sugar, salt'. So not only are our sugar & salt toxic varieties compared to the pure cane sugar & sea salt we used to have available to us, these toxic types of sugar & salt are now being mixed together, making them exponentially more toxic.
Another very important thing to be aware of: many supplements and foods have maltodextrin in them. Maltodextrin is known to fuel type 2 diabetes & to depress the immune system. It is worse than sugar, yet far less sweet. It's a common additive in supplements, many foods, drinks & so on! CHECK your supplement, food & drink ingredients!
Lastly, many previously independently owned supplement companies have been bought up by large corporations, come of which are pharmaceutical companies.
When buying supplements:
1) avoid ALL supplements in drug stores / pharmacies
2) do a search to find out who owns a supplement brand - simply type in BRAND NAME (your supplement's brand name) and the word SHAREHOLDERS
3) buy your supplements only from companies which are independently owned & made in your own country
4) be wary of companies such as Pure Bulk, who sell bulk powdered & encapsulated supplements, and who lace a lot of their supplements with maltodextrin - a major trigger of type 2 diabetes
5) avoid supplements which are flavoured as they often contain toxins in their fillers & colorants - buy the purest supplements you can find
Remember, you are ingesting this with the goal of helping your body perform optimally. Just as with your car, you would choose a good quality oil & other necessary fluids to keep your car running smoothly. Take just as much care when purchasing supplements.
ALWAYS read your ingredients labels!!
Replied By Madelyn (Idaho) on 09/14/2023
Sandra, you bring up excellent points! I was going to buy some encapsulated bee propolis, and hesitated when I noticed it contained maltodextrin. Checked another brand's propolis capsules and same thing- maltodextrin! It was hiding in some stevia I had and used to make fresh squeezed lemonade. My husband and I both got terrible migraines, and we figured out that maltodextrin was the main ingredient in the stevia powder I used to sweeten the lemonade. Threw the bag straight in the trash! Was a shame because the lemons were wonderful.