Two Awsome DIY Homemade Cough Syrups

Here are two simple and easy recipes for DIY homemade cough syrups made from honey, ginger, lemon, & glycerin.

• Recipe #1:DIY Homemade Cough Syrup with Glycerin, lemon, and Honey
• Recipe #2: DIY Homemade Cough Syrup with Honey, Ginger, & Lemon

DIY Homemade Cough Syrups

Ginger serves as the natural decongestant & also soothes a sore throat, thanks to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties.

It has an ingredient called oleoresin by antitussive capabilities, indicating that it can aid prevent & relieve dry hacking cough.

Honey is the different time-honored treatment to support calm a cough by relieving the sore throat. Additionally, it has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that aid combat upper respiratory tract infections.

As its rich vitamin C content, lemon juice is also helpful for defeating coughs & fighting colds. It works as the powerful antioxidant & boosts the immune system. Additionally, lemons have antibacterial and antiviral properties to combat infections.

Glycerin assists soothe coughing & a sore throat as its demulcent properties. It also acts as the natural preservative.

Recipe #1: DIY Homemade Cough Syrup with Glycerin, Honey, and Lemon

Ingredients required:

• Measuring cups
• Raw honey – ¼ cup
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice – ¼ cup
• Food-grade glycerin – ¼ cup
• A mixing bowl
• A whisker
• A jar to store the cough syrup

Method

• Take ¼ cup of glycerin into a small bowl.
• Combine ¼ cup of honey.
• Combine ¼ cup of lemon juice.
• Stir the mix thoroughly.
• Pour it into a jar.
• Take one tsp of this Homemade cough syrup every few hours. It smells & tastes incredible, by the way!

Recipe #2: DIY Homemade Cough Syrup with Ginger, Honey, and Lemon

Ingredients required:

• Ginger – 1 small piece
• lemons – 2 medium sized
• Water – 1 cup
• A knife
• Raw honey
• A grater or zester
• A saucepan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• A mixing spoon
• A strainer and a bowl
• A jar for storing the cough syrup

Method

1. Peel the piece of ginger root & cut it into small pieces.
2. Scrape off the outer colored part of the peel of 2 fresh lemons using a zester or grater.
3. Pour one cup of water into the saucepan.
4. Combine ¼ cup of the ginger slices.
5. Combine 1½ – 2 tablespoons of lemon zest.
6. Bring the solution to a boil, then let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Strain the solution and set it aside.
8. Now add one cup of raw honey into the saucepan & heat it over low heat, but do not allow to boil.
9. Join in the previously strained ginger juice.
10. Combine the juice squeezed from both the lemons.
11. Keep stirring the mix over low heat for few minutes.
12. Turn off the flame and drain the solution into the jar.
13. Your homemade cough syrup is ready now.

Dosage:

• ½ to 1 tsp for every 2 hrs for children ages 1 – 5 years
• 1 to 2 tsp for every 2 hours for children ages 5 – 12 years
• 1 to 2 tbsp for every 4 hours for adults & children older than 12 years

Note: These homemade cough syrups have not recommended for children under the age of 1 as the honey can cause a rare, but probably fatal, kind of food poisoning called infant botulism.

Tips

1. Store this DIY homemade cough syrups in the fridge. They will last for the two months.
2. Use buckwheat honey, that has been seen to be effective in easing night coughing in children ages 2 & older.
3. If you don’t have fresh ginger for the second recipe, one can apply half teaspoon of ginger paste, too called south.
4. One can further combine a little ginger juice to the first cough syrup recipe.
5. Examine combining other components like garlic, onion, & cayenne pepper to the cough syrup recipe.