Ingredients:
- 1 head of garlic 🧄 (about 10-12 cloves)
- 1 cup of raw honey 🍯
- 1 lemon 🍋
- 1 small ginger root (about 2 inches) 🫚
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup of water
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
- Grate the ginger root.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
- Cook the Mixture:
- In a small saucepan, combine the garlic, grated ginger, lemon juice, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the cup of water to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add Honey:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Stir in the raw honey until it is fully dissolved.
- Strain the Syrup:
- Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the syrup into a clean jar or bottle, discarding the solid pieces.
- Seal the jar or bottle tightly.
- Usage:
- Take 1 tablespoon of the syrup every 4 hours for 3 days.
- Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Benefits:
- Garlic is a natural antibiotic with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
- Honey soothes the throat and has antibacterial effects.
- Ginger helps with congestion and improves circulation.
- Turmeric and black pepper are potent anti-inflammatory agents that help to clear the lungs.
- Cayenne pepper adds a kick that can help clear nasal passages and improve lung function.
This homemade cough syrup is a natural remedy that can help clear your lungs and soothe your throat within three days.
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