Disclaimer: I am not a doctor so please do NOT take this as medical advice. If you have any questions, please consult with your physician.
Recently, I came across some information where individuals are apparently making their own quinine (source of HCQ) using grapefruit and lemon rinds. Quinine, as you know, is one of the oldest known treatments for malaria and as we have recently discovered, also possesses very potent anti-viral properties. Quinine is the source from which we derive some of its modern successors chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine which have proven to be effective in the early treatment of SARS-COV2 (COVID-19) and other respiratory illnesses. Quinine was supposedly discovered by Jesuit missionaries and given the nickname “bark of the Jesuits” and was also utilized during the Revolutionary War, so this stuff has been around and in use for quite some time and is proven effective.
To create your own homemade stash of quinine (hydroxychloroquine) is as follows:
- 3-4 grapefruit rinds
- 3-4 lemon rinds
Instructions
- Wash the grapefruits and lemons thoroughly to make sure they are free from insecticides and/or wax.
- Carefully peel and remove the rinds, cutting them into smaller square pieces and place into a small pot.
- Fill pot with water until it rises about 3 inches above the rinds. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a low heat and allow to simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow to cool without removing the lid. Once completely cooled, strain the contents of the pot into a mason jar or any glass jar of your choosing.
I would imagine it is best to make this in smaller batches as the shelf-life is likely very short.
You can sip on this and take prophylactically or if you’re in the midst of battle with congestion, sip on this throughout the day along with your daily intake of zinc and see if symptoms improve.
Some have said the taste is pretty awful so they will typically sweeten with honey or sweeteners like Stevia, Monkfruit or Erythritol.
