Homemade Cough Syrup
A soothing homemade cough syrup made with ginger, honey, and lemon, perfect for relieving throat discomfort and cough.
Ingredients
For the Syrup Base
- 2-4 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated Adjust to taste preference.
- 2 cups water Add slowly to adjust consistency.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed Fresh is preferred for best flavor.
- 1 cup honey Raw, organic honey is recommended for maximum health benefits.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and grate about 2-4 inches of fresh ginger (or adjust as per your taste preference).
- In a small saucepan, combine the grated ginger and 2 cups of water. Bring it to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- After simmering, strain the mixture into a mixing bowl to remove the ginger pieces. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Stir in the juice of 2 freshly squeezed lemons and add about 1 cup of honey to the warm ginger water, mixing until the honey dissolves completely.
- Transfer your homemade cough syrup into a sterilized jar or bottle. It should keep in the refrigerator for about 2-3 weeks.
- When needed, take a teaspoon of syrup whenever cough or throat irritation strikes.
Notes
For an extra zing, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or turmeric. It can also be served alongside herbal tea.