Ginger, Lime & Thyme Homemade Cough Medicine
This cough medicine is effective the day it's made. Make it right now and in an hour you can be cough-free.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the sliced lime in a bowl and pour the honey over the top. Let this sit while you prep the herb base—it gives the honey time to draw out the lime’s flavor and juice.1 small Lime, 3/4 c. Honey
- In a small saucepan, combine the thyme, ginger, and water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered until the liquid is reduced by half (about 1 cup of strong herbal infusion).1/2 c. Thyme, 1 inch Ginger, 2 c. Water
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow it to cool until it’s just warm—think bathwater temperature.
- Remove saucepan from the heat and let cool to bathwater temperature.
- Add the honey-lime mixture to the cooled herbal infusion and stir well to combine.
- Strain your finished syrup into a clean jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 weeks.
Notes
- Adults and children 10+: 1 tablespoon as needed
- Children 1–10: 1 teaspoon as needed
- Not for children under 1 (due to the honey)
Servings: 28 doses
Cost: $9