Homemade Cough Syrup
This homemade cough syrup is made with natural ingredients like fresh thyme and honey, which can help soothe a sore throat and a cough.
Servings: 14 ounces
Calories: 38kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh thyme or 1/3 cup dried
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 to 2 cups honey
Instructions
- Add thyme to a small bowl or pint jar, and cover with boiling hot water. Cover bowl with a lid (a small plate works well), and allow to steep for 35 minutes.
- Strain the warm thyme-infused water into a small jar.
- Add honey to the thyme water and stir until mixed well.
- Add a lid to your jar with a label with the date. Store in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks.
- To Use: Take 1 teaspoon (dosage for children over one year old) to 1 tablespoon (adults) as needed.
Notes
If you use ½ cup honey, this will last 3 weeks if left in the fridge. If you use 2 cups, it will last for a year in the fridge.
You can also add some fresh lemon juice (I would add the juice from about 1/2 of a lemon when you add the honey to the thyme).
Not for children under the age of one, as this recipe contains honey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
