Homemade cough syrup recipe (NOT recommended for children)

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Homemade cough syrup recipe.

The ingredients are a combination of spices and nutrients with no unpleasant medicinal side effects -- no drowsiness, no dry mucous membranes, no cautions about using machinery or driving.

The recipe is from Herbally Yours by Penny C. Royal, 3rd Edition, June 1982. It seems to work for all kinds of coughs but especially for that dry hacky cough that keeps you awake and hangs on long after the cold is over.

It soothes an irritated throat and relieves chest congestion and phlegm. The bad news: it tastes terrible -- it really does -- but if you have a persistant cough, it's worth a try.

 

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1 Tablespoon honey

1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 Tablespoons water

Mix and take 1-3 teaspoons.

 

Beneficial effects of the individual ingredients:

Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory. As a natural antihistamine, it's known for relieving chest congestion.

Cayenne (capsaicin) reduces pain. It is warming and stimulating, it is a good cold remedy and eases chills.

Honey is also useful for relief from colds. This is NOT recommended for children, because of the honey.

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