Homemade Soothing Cough Elixir With Honey, Lemon, And Ginger

- Monalisa Deka

Here's a simple recipe for homemade cough syrup using honey, lemon, and ginger.

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1 cup of honey, 1 lemon, 1-2 inches of fresh ginger root.

Ingredients

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Get the ingredients ready by peeling and grating the ginger. Squeeze the juice from the lemon.

Instruction

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In a small saucepan, mix honey, grated ginger, and lemon juice.

Combine Ingredients

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Heat the ginger & lemon over low heat, stirring continuously. Be careful not to boil it, do not heat honey.

Heat Gently

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Simmer the mixture for about 5-10 minutes.This helps to infuse the flavors and let the ingredients blend well.

Simmer

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Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add honey mix well and strain the syrup to remove the ginger.

Cool & Strain

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Take 1-2 teaspoons of this natural elixir as needed. You can take it straight or mix it with warm water or tea.

Usage

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Transfer the mixture to a clean, airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.

Store

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