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With the arrival of autumn and colder months, many of us deal with colds and the flu. As soon as the first symptoms appear, most of us reach for tried-and-true cough lozenges. However, these products tend to be quite expensive and one package often isn’t enough. Fortunately, there’s a great alternative — homemade lozenges that you can make from natural ingredients and thus save not only money but also time.
Why make homemade lozenges?
Homemade lozenges have several advantages:
- Natural ingredients: You can be sure that you’re adding only healthy and natural ingredients to your lozenges.
- Saving money: Making your own lozenges is much cheaper than buying ready-made products.
- Flexibility: You can adjust the flavor to your preferences, whether you like more ginger, lemon, or honey.
Recipe for homemade cough lozenges
If you want to try this simple recipe for homemade cough lozenges, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- Honey (to taste)
- Water (about 100 ml)
- Brown sugar (to taste)
Preparation
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Preparing the mixture: Blend all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring the whole mixture to a boil.
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Cooking: Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches a syrupy consistency. This process may take several minutes; be patient and make sure the mixture doesn’t burn.
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Forming the lozenges: On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drop the mixture into the shape of small lozenges. You can choose the size you prefer.
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Let cool: After making the lozenges, let the mixture cool completely and harden.
Why are these lozenges effective?
All the ingredients we used have antibacterial and antiseptic effects:
- Ginger helps relieve sore throat and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Clove contains eugenol, which relieves pain and inflammation.
- Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system.
- Honey has natural antimicrobial properties and soothes an irritated throat.
- Brown sugar provides sweetness and helps soothe throat irritation.
Conclusion
With these homemade cough lozenges you’ll never have to spend money on commercial remedies again. Not only are they great for your health, but they taste wonderful too! Try them at the first signs of a cold and see how they help you.
