Homemade Cough Syrup With Honey Lemon And Ginger

By Bharati Kumari
27 Nov 2023, 17:00 IST

Make your own syrup to combat coughs naturally. Swipe to learn the procedure for using honey, lemon, and ginger with successful results.

GATHER INGREDIENTS

To prepare your natural cough syrup filled with antioxidant properties and calming ones, collect pure honey, lemon, and ginger root.

PREPARING LEMONS & GINGER

Cut and clean lemons and ginger. Take out the liquid from the lemon and shred the ginger to instil the curative elements in the syrup.

SIMMERING PROCESS

Stir honey, grated ginger, and the juice of a lemon in a pan. Allow to simmer gently over low heat for about one-quarter hour.

STRAINING MIXTURE

After simmering, strain away the ginger solids. Allow it time to cool, then transfer it into a glass container where it can be stored.

USAGE & DOSAGE

One tablespoonful of the 'homemade syrup' could be taken to help relieve coughing. Giving honey to kids younger than one year.

STORAGE TIPS

To retain its freshness, store the syrup in a tightly closed glass jar in the refrigerator for as long as two weeks.

VARIATION ADD-ONS

Also, try adding cinnamon, cloves, or thyme, which may add more to the easing and anti-inflammatory properties of the syrup.

USAGE TIPS & WARNINGS

Do not administer the syrup to babies, and seek a medical expert’s advice prior to using it for consistent coughs.

CONCLUSION

This is an organic cough syrup that offers better relief for easy coughs and sore throats. Not every kind of homemade remedy will help in each case; use medical assistance if necessary.