Herbal cough syrup is a natural homemade alternative to conventional cough syrup. It contains herbs that help soothe the throat and promote sleep.

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2. We don’t get sick often, and when we do, I prefer to let
the body fight the illness naturally whenever possible. I
don’t immediately turn to medicine, since I prefer to
support the body in fighting the infection rather than
take something that bypasses this natural process.

3. That being said, illnesses that
include coughing can be
exhausting and uncomfortable
because they limit the ability
to sleep restfully.
In those cases, I use this
homemade syrup to ease the
coughing so the afflicted can
get some rest (also very
important to illness recovery!).

4. DIY Cough Syrup Ingredients

5. • Honey naturally soothes cough by itself.
• In fact, I’ve heard of doctors
recommending a spoonful of honey to
children (over a year) for cough.
honey

6. • Ginger is naturally anti-
inflammatory and has
an expectorant action.
Ginger

7. • Chamomile soothes muscles,
making it useful in relieving the
“tickle” in the throat, plus it
promotes restful sleep.
Chamomile

8. • Marshmallow Root has one of the highest
mucilaginous contents of all herbs and
coats and soothes the throat.
Marshmallow Root

9. • Cinnamon helps boost immune system
and improve taste.
Cinnamon

10. Soothing honey cough Syrup Recipe

11. Ingredients
• 1 quart of filtered water
• 1/4 cup Ginger Root (fresh grated or dried)
• 1/4 cup Chamomile Flowers
• 1/4 cup Marshmallow Root
• 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup honey

12. Instructions
1. Pour the water into a medium saucepan
and add the dried herbs.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a
simmer.
3. Simmer until the volume is reduced by
about half. (You will need 1 cup of liquid
after herbs are strained off)
4. Pour through a fine mesh strainer or
cheesecloth to remove herbs (compost
the herbs!).
5. While liquid is still warm (not boiling) mix
with lemon juice and honey and stir well.
6. Store in airtight container in the fridge for
up to 2 months.

13. Notes
• I give 1 teaspoon to children and 1 tablespoon
to adults as needed for symptoms.

14. TO learn more
about making your
own cough syrup,
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