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Here is an excellent recipe of an all-natural cough syrup that works well for all type of coughs. This homemade onion and honey cough syrup is quick and easy to make. It can be stored in the refrigerator. It tastes great and is more effective and healthier than any over-the-counter cough syrup. So why spend money on those nasty flavored, chemical laden cough syrups that makes you feels sleepy during odd hours. This homemade cough syrup not only brings relief from cough but cold also because honey and onion both have great healing properties.
Ingredients Required
• 1 Medium Sized Red Onion
• 1 Cup Of Raw Honey (preferably Organic)
• A Glass Jar With A Tight Lid
Directions
Dice onion evenly in small pieces and transfer them to the glass jar. Pour a layer of honey to coat the onion pieces. Pour enough honey to cover onion slices completely. Cover the lid tightly and let it sit overnight. The onion will secrete juice and blend with honey. It will transform into liquid. Instead of onion, you can use garlic also by chopping them evenly. Your homemade cough syrup is ready. Refrigerate it. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day to get relief from cough. If you are making this syrup for your kids, just skip honey and add sugar to replace honey.
How This Cough Syrup Works?
Honey used in cough syrup can instantly bring relief from dry cough by soothing the irritated throat. Honey is also beneficial for other types of coughs as it contains anti-bacterial and antiviral properties which make it a perfect base for this cough syrup. Onion also has natural anti-biotic and anti inflammatory properties is a great expectorant. It helps to strengthen the immune system and loosen up the mucus, which further helps to cough it up and get it out of the lungs.
