Homemade Cough Medicine
Soothe your throat and calm persistent coughs with this all-natural Homemade Cough Medicine, a comforting blend of raw honey, fresh lemon juice, and warming spices like ginger and cinnamon. This quick and easy remedy comes together in just 10 minutes, delivering a powerhouse of immunity-boosting ingredients with every spoonful. The freshly grated ginger provides a gentle heat to ease congestion, while raw honey and lemon juice work together to coat your throat and fight inflammation. Perfect for seasonal colds or a cozy nighttime drink when mixed with warm water, this DIY cough syrup is a deliciously effective solution you can store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Say goodbye to store-bought syrups and hello to this wholesome, homemade alternative!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger root (freshly grated)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the freshly grated ginger, ground cinnamon, and hot water.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and let it steep for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the liquid into a heatproof container to remove the ginger solids.
Stir in the raw honey and fresh lemon juice until fully dissolved.
Pour the finished mixture into a jar or bottle with a lid for easy storage.
Take 1 to 2 teaspoons as needed to soothe your cough or mix with warm water for a comforting drink. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 46 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
