Homemade Natural Cough Syrup recipe designed to help cleanse your lungs and ease coughing, using natural ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw honey (preferably organic)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for more powerful clearing of mucus)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (unfiltered, with the “mother”)
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
Grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until well mixed. - Add Dry Ingredients:
Stir in the grated ginger, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper if using. - Combine:
Stir everything together until it becomes a thick, well-blended syrup. - Store:
Pour the syrup into a clean, airtight jar and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
How to Use:
- Take 1-2 teaspoons of this syrup as needed to soothe your throat and calm coughing.
- For best results, use it 2-3 times a day.
- Stir or shake before each use, as some of the ingredients may settle at the bottom.
Benefits:
- Honey soothes the throat and acts as a natural cough suppressant.
- Lemon juice provides a boost of vitamin C and helps break down mucus.
- Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce coughing.
- Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory benefits for lung health.
- Garlic has antimicrobial properties that support immune health.
- Cinnamon adds flavor and helps combat respiratory infections.
- Cayenne pepper can help clear mucus and improve circulation in the respiratory system.
Enjoy this natural, homemade remedy to help cleanse your lungs and ease coughing naturally!
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