Make a powerful, immune-boosting natural cough syrup recipe for a fraction of the cost of the natural ones you buy in the store with not a singlegibberish-sounding ingredient in sight. And, if you're not happy taking over-the-counter medicines that do little to relieve your cold and leave you wondering what the heck you just put into your system instead, this recipe is for you!
OTC Medicines Only Cover Symptoms
Battling the sniffles, a cough, colds and the flu is never fun – those viruses aren't easily knocked out by over-the-counter medicines (that are full of all kinds of wacky junk) but I have had success over the years with herbal remedies like zinc and Vitamin C. Of course, rest, fluids and a healthy diet are not to be minimized as powerful natural remedies.
So I've been anxious all winter long to make my own herbal natural cough syrup to also help with a cough. For some reason, I picked the end of winter to start trying but am now glad I did. I actually couldn't have picked better timing – it's like someone knew I was whipping it up in my kitchen and then sprinkled cold virus dust all over my family just to prove to us it would work. And that it did – it worked to greatly reduce cold symptoms for me and my kids.
This Natural Cough Syrup ActuallyWorks!
I started the weekend feeling yucky – drained, stopped up, coughing and knew a nasty cold was coming. My oldest son felt the same. We've both been taking the syrup 2 to 3 times a day (2 tablespoons at a time) for several days and our symptoms are much improved. I did miss a dose yesterday and noticed I wasn't feeling as well, so I took it again this morning and voila! My nose started clearing up and my energy started to return.
With this recipe, you'll get the immune-boosting power ofechinacea combined with the mucus-expectorant power of licorice.
Learn About the Ingredients in this Natural Cough Syrup
Echinacea Root
Echinacea is a flowering plant with nine different species. It's most popular common names are the purple cone flower and black-eyed Susan. It is the one of the most popular herbal products in the U.S. and has been used for centuries to boost the immune system and heal wounds, including by Native Americans. According to WebMD, “studies have shown that it increases the number of white blood cells and boosts the activity of other immune cells.” (more info)
Licorice Root
Licorice is a potent anti-viral and anti-inflammatory agent, making it perfect to battle the cold and flu. Did you know it is even effective to reduce swelling of cold sores and ulcers? (source) It's also sweeter than sugar, so it adds nice flavor to this cough syrup.
Honey
Honey is antibacterial and packed with antioxidants – if it is raw, unheated and organic. Heating honey turns it into pure sucrose (source). The darker the honey, the better as it contains more of those healing properties. Honey is added in this recipe as a coughsuppressant, as it soothes and moisturizes the throat, and to aid in fighting off bacteria. And get this – honey has actually been proven in medical studies to be a BETTER coughsuppressantthan over-the-counter drugs:
In a study that involved 139 children, honey beat outdextromethorphan(acough suppressant) and diphenhydramine (an antihistamine) in easing nighttime cough in children and improving theirsleep. (source)
Pretty cool, eh? So, let's make this stuff!
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Echinacea, Licorice and Honey All Natural Cough Syrup
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A tasty and effective recipe for an all natural cough syrup that actually works to boost the immune system and suppress a cough.
3/4 to 1 cup honey (raw, organic, local honey is best)
4 cups distilled water
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
2 tbsp. fresh ginger root, minced or finely chopped
Instructions
Place the echinacea, licorice, cinnamon and ginger into a pot of 4 cups of distilled water.
Heat water until boiling, then reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes (the longer it simmers the more goodness you'll get out of the herbs). Reduce the water by half.
Sift out the herbs from the water by using a French press or cheese cloth.
Pour into a jar and let it cool until warm.
Add the honey and stir.
Take 1-2 tablespoons 2-3 times a day at the first sign of a cold or flu and continue taking as needed.
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To make this classic cough syrup at home, take a pan and brew 1 cup water and 2 tbsp ginger, lemon slices grated. Allow the mixture to reduce to half. Once done, crush 7-8 fresh peppercorns and add it to the blend. Lastly, add in 4 tulsi leaves and honey, turn off the flame and let it cool down.
Drinking tea or warm lemon water mixed with honey is a time-honored way to soothe a sore throat. But honey alone may be an effective cough suppressant, too. In one study, children ages 1 to 5 with upper respiratory tract infections were given up to 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of honey at bedtime.
Honey. Honey has been used to relieve cough and congestion for ages, with studies proving that it is an effective expectorant. To use honey as an expectorant, dissolve a tablespoon of honey in a glass of warm water. Drink the mixture throughout the day.
The bottom line. Honey and saltwater gargles are popular home remedies for coughing. You can also drink herbal teas made of peppermint, ginger, slippery elm, thyme, turmeric, or marshmallow root. There's some evidence that bromelain supplements and probiotics can help ease a cough, but more evidence is needed.
It may be the mother of all dangerous cough syrups. “One Night Cough Syrup” was sold in the late 1800s, and it contained alcohol, cannabis, chloroform, and morphine. This mixture was available over the counter and promised to eliminate your cough in one night so you could sleep.
Drinking enough liquids, especially warm ones can help with mucus flow. Water and other liquids can loosen your congestion by helping your mucus move. Try sipping liquids, like juice, clear broths, and soup. Other good liquid choices include decaffeinated tea, warm fruit juice, and lemon water.
Sweets and chewing gum stimulate the flow of saliva, which in turn keeps your throat moist. If you feel you need to cough because your throat is tickly, this tip definitely helps.
Phlegm home remedies, like lemon juice and honey, ginger syrup with cinnamon, or peppermint tea, naturally contain substances with expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant action. They help to eliminate secretions in the respiratory airways and strengthen the immune system.
Cough suppressants (antitussives) help by controlling your cough reflex. A common example is dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Delsym). Cough suppressants usually work better for a “dry” (non-productive) cough, which commonly results from irritation.
Hot lemon with honey has a similar effect to cough medicines. Squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey. Drink while still warm (do not give hot drinks to small children).
Introduction: My name is Rev. Leonie Wyman, I am a colorful, tasty, splendid, fair, witty, gorgeous, splendid person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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