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Soothing Homemade Cough Syrup
Got a sore, scratchy throat? Here's my easy "go to" recipe to soothe irritation - you only need three ingredients to make it.
Not recommended for babies under 1 year-old.
Calories
Author
Heather Dessinger
Ingredients
¾
cup
organic buckwheat honey
Organic raw honey
and local honey will also work
¼
cup
extra virgin olive oil
2-4
tbsp
organic lemon juice
Or
raw apple cider vinegar
¼
tsp
cayenne pepper
Optional - Cayenne contains capsaicin, which helps reduce discomfort by influencing Substance P – a chemical pain transmitter
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together in a clean jar.
To use, simply give it a good stir and serve either room temperature or gently warmed.