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Honey Cough Syrup


Ingredients

  • zest of 2 lemons (approx. 1 1/2 T)
  • 1/4 cup - ginger, peeled, sliced, or 1/2 tsp. of ground ginger
  • 1 cup - water
  • 1 cup - honey
  • 1/2 cup - lemon juice

Steps

  • In a small saucepan, combine lemon zest, sliced ginger and 1 cup of water.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, then strain through into a heat-proof measuring cup.
  • Rinse the saucepan out and pour in 1 cup of honey.
  • On low heat, warm the honey, but do not allow it to boil.
  • Add the strained lemon ginger water and the lemon juice.
  • Stir the mixture until it combines to form a thick syrup.
  • Pour into a clean jar with a lid.

Note: This can be refrigerated for up to 2 months.

  • For children ages 1 to 5, use 1/2 to 1 tsp. every 2 hours.
  • For children ages 5 to 12, use 1 to 2 tsp. every 2 hours.
  • For children 12 and older and adults, use 1 to 2 T every 4 hours.*

* Remember, honey is recommended for children after the age of one.


Ingredients

Steps

  • In a small saucepan, combine lemon zest, sliced ginger and 1 cup of water.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, then strain through into a heat-proof measuring cup.
  • Rinse the saucepan out and pour in 1 cup of honey.
  • On low heat, warm the honey, but do not allow it to boil.
  • Add the strained lemon ginger water and the lemon juice.
  • Stir the mixture until it combines to form a thick syrup.
  • Pour into a clean jar with a lid.

Note: This can be refrigerated for up to 2 months.

* Remember, honey is recommended for children after the age of one.