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COUGH- can be caused by a lot of things including blockages in the windpipe, viral infections, chemicals, environmental irritants.
Cayenne- warms and soothes the lining of your throat. Helps reduce irritation.
Milk- contains nutrients that help moisturize your throat and prevent it from drying out.
Turmeric- anti-viral and anti-inflammatory which helps alleviate many of the irritants.
Add 1 teaspoon Turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne to a glass of hot milk. Mix well and drink.
Do this up to 4 times per day until cough disappears.
Recipe for Homemade Cough Syrup
Follow these simple instructions to make your own homemade cough syrup from scratch. The onion and honey-based recipe is all-natural and additive-free:
Peel one onion. Chop it into small pieces and place the pieces in a jar, glass or cup.
Pour two tablespoons of liquid honey over the onions. Use sugar or other vegan sugar substitutes for vegan cough syrup or when you have no honey on hand.
Let the mixture sit for 6-10 hours or overnight.
Pour the liquid gathered at the bottom into a separate glass.
All done! Your homemade cough syrup is ready. Take one spoonful 2-3 times a day.
Onion juice and honey represent two of many home remedies for coughs. Onion has been used for centuries as a traditional household remedy for sore throats, earaches and insect bites. It is thought to have anti-inflammatory, germicidal, antibacterial and analgesic effects, which is why this homemade cough syrup is so effective. Furthermore, honey has antioxidant and antibacterial qualities and helps relieve irritated throats. ~Utopia
Cough Ease Syrup
Marshmallow Althaea officinalis root: 2 ounces
Thyme Thymus vulgaris herb: 2 ounces
Honey to sweeten
Filtered water: 2 pints
Simmer herbs slowly in the water until the liquid is reduced to one pint. Strain into a
measuring jug and note how much liquid you have. Return the liquid to a clean
saucepan and add one cup of honey for each cup of liquid. Return to the heat and
simmer slowly until it thickens, about five to 10 minutes. Cool, bottle, and
refrigerate. Use one tablespoon every two to three hours or one teaspoon every
two to three hours for a child.