A homemade syrup made with natural ingredients can be an effective remedy to sooth and cure a stubborn cough. Below’s a simple recipe that combines three powerful ingredients to help relieve your symptoms:
Ingredients
– Honey (1 cup):
– Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons):
– Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated or juiced):
Contains anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Ginger helps ease throat irritation and reduces coughing caused by colds or respiratory issues.
Instructions
Step 1:
Squeeze fresh lemon juice.
Grate or juice fresh ginger.
Step 2:
Mix honey, lemon juice, and ginger in a small saucepan.
Warm the mixture over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil, because high heat can destroy the beneficial properties of honey.
Step 3:
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Transfer it to a clean glass jar with a lid.
Dosage:
Take 1–2 teaspoons as needed in order to relieve your cough. For children over one year old, reduce the dosage to ½ teaspoon.
Can be taken every 4–6 hours for severe coughs.
Why this mixture
– Honey acts as a natural cough suppressant and throat soother. Honey also has antibacterial properties that can help fight infections.
– Lemon Juice is packed with vitamin C, lemon boosts immunity and helps reduce mucus. Its acidic nature also soothes the throat.
– Ginger contains anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Ginger helps ease throat irritation and reduces coughing caused by colds or respiratory issues.
– Honey coats the throat, reducing irritation and calming the cough reflex.
– Lemon Juice helps thin mucus and fights off infections.
– Ginger relaxes the airway muscles and reduces inflammation, helping breathe easier.
Store the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Shake or stir before use, as natural ingredients may settle.
Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor and to enhance its antimicrobial effects.
To have a stronger syrup, simmer the ginger in water first, reduce it to a concentrate, and then mix it with honey and lemon.
Do not give honey to children under one year old, because it may cause botulism.
If the cough persists for over 2 weeks or is accompanied by other severe symptoms, consult a healthcare provider.
