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.
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Ingredients
- 6 tbsp organic buckwheat honey Organic raw honey and local honey will also work
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp organic lemon juice Or raw apple cider vinegar
- ⅕ 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.
Notes
Because this is a homemade mixture that hasn’t undergone shelf-life testing, I prefer to make smaller batches and store them in the refrigerator for short-term use.