Homemade Cough Syrup

Submitted by pink cook

"This is a good remedy for cough in adults. Apple cider vinegar has anti-bacterial and detoxifying properties. Honey coats the throat providing soothing relief to irritated and sore throats, and the cayenne pepper opens up congested nasal passages and relieves pain. I also add lemon juice for flavor and Vitamin C. Note: the taste is a little spicy but good and what it is better, it really works!."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1/2 cup
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

directions

1. Pour water and apple cider vinegar to heat into a saucepan. Then add honey and stir until honey is dissolved. Add ginger and cayenne pepper to the mixture.
2. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Allow the liquid to cool, then pour it into a glass jar for storage in a refrigerator.
4. To relieve cough, take 1 tablespoon two times a day, or as needed.
5. NOTE: Always adjust the dosage according to the age of the person and the severity of the cough. And because there is honey involved, this would not be a cough syrup for babies, infants or very young children.