Here’s a safe, effective, and simple homemade syrup to help relieve cough, phlegm, and flu symptoms. It uses natural ingredients that soothe the throat, loosen mucus, and support your immune system.
Homemade Cough and Flu Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey (raw if possible)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- A pinch of black pepper (optional, helps absorption)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients
- In a small bowl, combine honey, lemon juice, grated ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper.
- Stir well until smooth.
- Optional Heat Boost
- For extra soothing power, warm the mixture slightly (do not boil — heat destroys honey’s benefits).
- Take the Syrup
- Adults: 1 teaspoon 2–3 times a day
- Children over 1 year: ½ teaspoon 2 times a day
- Avoid giving honey to children under 1 year.
- Storage
- Keep in a small airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Why It Works
- Honey: Soothes the throat and suppresses coughing.
- Lemon: Provides vitamin C and helps thin mucus.
- Ginger: Anti-inflammatory, helps reduce congestion.
- Cinnamon & Black Pepper: Improve circulation and enhance ginger’s effects.
Extra Tips
- Drink warm water or herbal teas alongside the syrup.
- Use a humidifier or inhale steam to ease congestion.
- Rest and hydrate — natural syrups support your body, but they don’t replace medical care if symptoms worsen.
If you want, I can also give a super-strong 5-ingredient version that works as both cough syrup and immune booster, which is great during flu season.
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