How To Make Your Own Cough Syrup

Catching a cold would not be as bad if it was not before the persistent after effects. A few days of intense discomfort is one thing, but a long -term month of long -term misery is something completely different.

And really, what I am talking about is here The cough. It is the cough that starts just as you believe you have made on the other side of your illness; It no longer feels like you swallow razor blades when you eat or drink and you can almost smell again.

But suddenly, and at a time when it is always the most uncomfortable (think: the middle of the night, or in the midst of your child’s piano recital), break into involuntary spasms that water your eyes, hurt your stomach, and feel your lungs like they turn into the outside. Yes, The cough.

It is difficult to remember at these times that the cough is a useful process; Your body tries to get rid of harmful organisms and waste. If someone would tell you that you would even like to hit them during one of your coughs, a philosophical view is all good and big if you don’t crave air!

But only because a cough is a valuable process that should not be suppressed does not mean that you cannot get along with some support. By support I mean herbs and foods that help:

1. thin mucus, making it easier for your body to dissolve (or cough);
2. calm bronchial spasms and irritated membranes and;
3. Clean and calm down the tissues.

Fortunately, many of these herbs and foods are probably already filled in your fridge and kitchen cabinets, so it is not necessary to even leave the house.

Here is an easy -to -make cough syrup recipe made with normal kitchen herbs, honey and a dash of brandy not to suppress your cough, remember, but to give things a soft push forward.

Kitchen cupboard cough syrup

Inspired by Rosemary Gladstar’s Honing-Onion cough syrup recipe. Makes about 1 cup of syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, cut
• Handful of fresh twigs of twigs (2 tablespoons dried)
• 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary (1 tablespoon dried)
• thumb the large piece of fresh ginger, thinly cut
• 2-3 clove garlic, thinly cut
• 1 tablespoon of dried turmeric
• 1 cup of honey
• Cup Brandy

Instructions

1. Place the onion in a pan or frying pan over medium heat with a small dash of oil.
2. Stir for a minute, let them hiss and then add the herbs, ginger, garlic and turmeric.
3. Give everything a good helm to ensure that the onions are completely covered with the spice mixture and then remove from the heat.
4. Once the pan has cooled slightly (a few minutes), sprinkle the honey over the onion mixture.
5. Stir to combine and then let the mixture sit for half an hour, covered to penetrate the ingredients into the honey.
6. Sift the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or a funnel covered with muslin into a clean glass bottle. When the honey has started to thicken, place your container in a hot water bath until the mixture is beautiful and liquid.
7. Add the cognac and shake well to record.
8. Store in the refrigerator and use within a week. Take the spoon or add to hot water with a dash of lemon

This recipe is best focused on adults. If you are looking for a natural cough suppression for children, try our kick-it cough, soothing and calm for children. Although it is not a do-it-yourself project, this five-star natural coughing for children is tasty and fast-acting.

Writer Danielle Charles Davies has a BSC in herbal science of Bastyr University and also completed two years of clinical training in the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. She has a master’s degree in writing and has written for the guild of the American Herbalists and also served as a food columnist. Her reflections and recipes can be found on her blog, tea cup Chronicles.

Only for educational purposes. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease.

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