Homemade Cough Syrup
Have you noticed that there are less and less over the counter medicines available for children? I heard something the other day that said that you shouldn’t give kids cold medicine anymore. Not sure why..I don’t follow the news that much.
Anyway, there are some great natural cough syrups. If you are an adult and will be taking it at home you can add about an ounce of good brandy to this recipe. Not only will you not cough but you will get a good night’s sleep!
Remember that children under the age of 18 months should not have honey. If you are making this for a small child use organic corn syrup instead and add 1 tablespoon of organic raw cider vinegar.
Homemade Cough Medicine
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
Buckwheat honey to cover onion
1 half pint jar with a lid.
Add honey, garlic, and onion to a large pan and simmer over low heat, stirring often until the onion is cooked and very soft. Strain honey into the jar and cover tightly. Cool. Add brandy if desired.
Let sit overnight.
Keep refrigerated. Take 1 tablespoon (under 6) to 2 tablespoons (over 6) as needed for cough.
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Tags: colds, coughs, folk medicine, garlic, homemade cough syrup, honey, kids medicines, old fashioned, onionPOSTED IN: Illness
7 opinions for Homemade Cough Syrup
Mike Driehorst
Oct 11, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Sounds good, but any first-hand feedback as to if it works?
-Mike
Marye Audet
Oct 11, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Mike- generally speaking everything on here is stuff I use at home…unless I state otherwise. Yep..this stuff works at least as well as the commercial stuff, and maybe better.
Kelly
Oct 12, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Thanks for this site!! You have some great ideas! I am increasingly frustrated when my precious girl gets sick and we have no options to help ease their suffering via overthe counter meds anymore!! I will definately be adding you to my reader and following all your home remedies!
Marye Audet
Oct 12, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Wow Thanks Kelly!
Mike Driehorst
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:47 am
Marye: Thanks for the feedback. I remember, growing up, often when I became sick, my mom would put a teaspoon of honey in some tea to try to soothe my throat.
It’s amazing sometimes the number of uses a natural substance like honey has. Guess it and others are there by design.
Take care,
-Mike
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