Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Homemade Cough Syrup

Found on one of my favorite blogs: Mrs. Happy Homemaker
Olive Oil: Making a homemade cough syrup using olive oil will help you combat your cough as well as reduce reduce inflammation in the throat.
Honey:  Honey helps with coughs, particularly buckwheat honey. In a study of 110 children, a single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough and allowing proper sleep. You can use any type of honey you have on hand though.
Lemon: Because everyone knows that lemon & honey is the one of the best throat soother combinations.
 
Homemade Cough Syrup
Yield: About 1 cup
Grandma's Homemade Cough Syrup
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup raw organic honey
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 lemons - juiced
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a small pot over medium heat until steaming. Remove from the heat & let it cool. Place it into a mason jar or other container with a tight fitting lid. Store it in the fridge for 3 months, or on the counter top for 1.5 months.
Tips:
Use by the teaspoon or tablespoon, as needed.
Stir & warm before using
Use as soon as you feel a cold coming on.
Also great for allergies

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