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:

1. Peel one onion. Chop it into small pieces and place the pieces in a jar, glass or cup.

2. 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.

3. Let the mixture sit for 6-10 hours or overnight.

4. Pour the liquid gathered at the bottom into a separate glass.

5. 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