Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup Recipe (2024)

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1. Athena B

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   Does the type of onion matter? I made this recipe with a regular yellow onion and it came out great! But we usually keep red onions on hand so I’m wondering if it would make any major difference?

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2. Emma Wateridge

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   i made cough syrup with blackcurrants and ginger cloves lemon juice and a onion. but cannot remember weights to water. But in was very good for sore throats and cleared cough ups.I need som help…

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   • Linda

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     Doesn’t heating the honey destroy the medicinal properties of it?

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3. Carol

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   Can you make this ahead and can it for storage successfully?

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4. Wendy

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   I just made the recipe but I grind the onion and mixed it with all the ingredients. Did I do it right or should I start all over?

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5. carla

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   Just wondering- how often would you take this? As often as needed? Thanks.

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   • Beth

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     We take it as often as needed 🙂

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6. Tim

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   Quick Question: Are the Cloves and Ginger dried and ground?

   Thanks!

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   • Beth

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     Yes!

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7. Kiree Bellamy

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   Hi, i can’t use raw honey i get hayfever from it, can i use a decent organic processed honey from the supermarket instead?

   Thanks

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   • Beth

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     That’s fine, yes. Raw honey is best, but since this recipe is simmered anyway, that doesn’t matter as much.

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8. Cathleen Bowne

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   If you simmer for 30 min it will be perfectly safe for babies! It is only unpasteurized that is bad for babies and you can’t pasteurize honey because the heat turns it into candy. It is much safer than store bought ,although I would leave out the cayenne pepper .

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9. Timi

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   Thank you for this brilliant remedy, it is leaved my wee one sleep soundly all night!

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10. Desiree

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    I wanted to respond back sooner but didnt have the chance til now. I wanted to thank you for that recipe! I was amazed really that it actually worked….didnt even have to take them to the doctor!! Thanks again ill b doing this again!

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11. Desiree

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    I have a 1 an 2 yr old with a cough an cold. I just got through making this. Waiting for it to cool off to give to my children. Im really hoping it works. Thanks for the tip an ill post the outcome.

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12. Susie

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    Do you know if candied cinger can be used? I don’t think my powdered ginger has any potency beyond flavor, and candied is all I have on hand.

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    • Beth

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      Hi Susie, I really have no idea about the candied ginger. I think if it were me, I’d just leave out the ginger altogether. I’d be concerned about the sugar, since I’ve read many times that sugar decreases your immune system. The cough syrup without the ginger would still be good.

      Do you have ginger tea in the house? That would be a nice addition on the side for someone who is sick.

      Hope this helps!

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13. Cyndi

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    Im pretty sure the issue with honey would be with the raw honey, but if you buy pasturized honey, that would be ok (tho it wouldnt have the properties you want as much)… 😉 I would google it tho, or ask a doctor but im almost certain that the organic honey would be what you dont want to give to a baby! Thanks for the recipe, trying it tonight!

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14. Athan Middleton

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    Herbal tea is known to have a number of positive effects. It slows down the ageing process, helps in weight loss and is known to cure cough. It can be given to small children who should not be taking antibiotics and those who don’t like the bitter taste of cough syrup. Herbal tea can be taken in many flavors like ginger, lemon, jasmine, blackcurrant and peppermint.

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15. Naturallysta

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    Thanks for sharing – I gargled with Cayenne (a few shakes only) in some hot water and cured a horrible sore throat..and when I say horrible, I mean I couldn’t even swallow water! It literally worked overnight and I’m a firm believer since. If only I could give it to my kids!

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16. Athan Middleton

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    Helpful tips. also i want to add, Cinnamon and a Lime – This is an incredible remedy on how to stop a cough that is definitely effective. Boil 2 cinnamon sticks in one cup of lime juice. The vitamin C that is present in the lime juice can boost your body’s immune system. The combination of lime and cinnamon can take out the phlegm.

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17. Christi

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    Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I’m curious, though…is this the recipe that you used to conquer strep throat without antibiotics?

    Many thanks,
    Christi

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    • Beth

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      Nope, this is more just for coughs and colds. I used this info to cure my strep throat: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/strep_throat.html

      I did a combo of ACV and cayenne pepper in some sort of herbal tea (I don’t remember which kind – lemon or green or mint, maybe?). I also can’t remember if I gargled or swallowed – I think both would help… gargling might not get deep enough in the throat. It totally worked. Not immediately, but within day or two I was totally cured, without antibiotics. (And believe me – it was a definite bad case of strep, diagnosed with a throat swab!)

      Thanks for commenting!

      Update: here’s my tweaked refined version of a strep throat remedy: https://redandhoney.com/the-ultimate-strep-throat-remedy-if-youre-brave-enough/

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      • Christi

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        Thanks so much for your reply, Beth. After I commented, I went back to the original article and realized that this wasn’t the recipe you used and felt like an idiot for asking (but it was too late to undo the ‘bonehead’ comment-lol ). I will definitely be keeping this one in mind to use the our family encounters strep…antibiotics are not something we want to use again.

        Thanks for such a helpful blog! 😉

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        • Beth

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          Oh gosh, don’t even worry about it… we’ve all done the same, I’m sure! I hope it ends up being helpful if you do need it one day (but not needing it at all would be better :))

          Thanks for reading, and commenting 🙂

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