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With the arrival of winter comes the season of colds and flu, when respiratory illnesses trouble many people. A cough, which often persists for weeks, can be particularly unpleasant and exhausting. Although there are many medicines on the market that promise quick relief, home natural remedies often work much better. This recipe for a homemade cough syrup is so effective that after trying it you will no longer feel the need to buy medicines from the pharmacy.
Ingredients for homemade cough syrup
- Juice from several fresh lemons
- A little organic honey
- A little water
- Sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Syrup preparation
- Mix all the ingredients except the honey in a pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer over low heat until you obtain a thick syrupy consistency.
- Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add the honey and let it cool completely.
- Store the syrup in a sealable container and take one teaspoon three times a day after meals.
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How the syrup works
This homemade syrup is not only simple to prepare but also exceptionally effective thanks to its natural ingredients. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and helps strengthen the immune system. Honey is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which help soothe an irritated throat. Ginger and cloves have strong antioxidant and antiviral properties that help relieve cough and cold symptoms.
Why choose a natural remedy?
In addition to providing relief without chemicals, this syrup is quick and inexpensive to prepare. Unlike pharmacy medicines, which may contain unwanted additives, this syrup is made only from natural ingredients that are gentle on your body.
Once you try this natural remedy, you’ll realize how simple and effective treating an ordinary cough and cold can be. You will no longer have to spend money on expensive pharmacy medicines, because this home remedy will provide you with the same, if not better, relief.
