Cough Syrup
A honey, lemon, and ginger syrup that coats and soothes a scratchy throat — honey's own studies show it can be as effective as some over-the-counter cough suppressants.
What you'll need
- 1/2 cup honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
Steps
- Warm honey gently and stir in ginger.
- Let steep 15 minutes, then strain.
- Stir in lemon juice and bottle.
- Take 1 tsp as needed for a cough.
Tip: Never give honey to children under one year old — it carries a small risk of infant botulism.