Ginger and lemon have anti-inflammatory properties, that help boost immunity. It also helps relieve a sore throat. Tap to read homemade honey ginger cough syrup for kids.
Ingredients
One tablespoon of honey, one-fourth piece of ginger, one small clove of garlic, and two lemons
Prepare the ingredients
Peel and mince the ginger root to extract its juice. Remove all the skin from the garlic clove.
Brew syrup
Take a pan and add ginger, garlic, and two tablespoons of lemon zest with one cup of water. Let this simmer for five minutes.
Strain the syrup
Turn off the flame and strain the syrup using a sieve. This will remove all the residue.
Add lemon and honey
Now, squeeze half a lemon and add one tablespoon of honey to the syrup. Mix it well.
Heat syrup
To preserve the syrup, heat the syrup on a low heat. Keep stirring until it slightly thickens.
Store
Store the cough syrup in a clean glass container. Drink one tablespoon of it twice a day for five days.
Information credits
As per ResearchGate, ginger and honey have anti-inflammatory properties that help boost immunity.
Conclusion
This is an easy recipe to make honey ginger cough syrup for kids. However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor before taking it.