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Expensive over-the-counter cough medicines can cause unwanted side effects such as drowsiness or hyperactivity. Using homemade cough syrups at home, while it may not treat all cold symptoms, can reduce the severity of your cough if taken regularly. This article will show you how to make some home cough syrups on your own.

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Honey cough syrup

• 1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel or peel of 2 grated lemons
• 1/4 cup peeled, sliced ​​or 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of honey
• 1/2 cup lemon juice

Herbal syrup

• 950 ml of filtered water
• 1/4 cup chamomile
• 1/4 cup Marshmallow root
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup of honey

Spicy cough syrup

• 1 teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

Horse radish cough syrup

• 1/4 cup honey
• About 1/8 teaspoon of freshly grated horseradish

Cough syrup of honey, butter, milk and garlic

• 1/4 teaspoon butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 garlic clove
• 1-2 teaspoons of honey

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Honey cough syrup

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   Combine grated lime peel, ginger and water. Put these 3 ingredients in the pot.
   • If you want to use fresh ginger instead of grated ginger, you can use a double-edged knife or a vegetable peeler to peel the ginger root.

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   Bring the mixture to a boil. Once the mixture has boiled, continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.

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   Squeeze and pour the mixture into the measuring cup. Use a small hole filter or cheesecloth to remove the slices of ginger and lime peels. Since the mixture will stay warm, it's best to keep it in a heat-resistant jar or measuring cup.
   • You can use either a glass jar with a fixed lid or a large one.
   • You can find cheesecloth at grocery or hardware stores.
   • The remaining sliced ​​lemon peel and ginger in the filter can be discarded.

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   Rinse the pot and add the honey. After washing the pot, add the honey and heat it under low heat to warm the honey. Do not boil honey.

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   Add freshly filtered lime-ginger juice and lemon juice to warm honey. Once the honey has warmed, you can pour in the freshly filtered lemon-ginger juice and lemon juice.

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   Stir until mixture becomes thick syrup. Once the ingredients are mixed, you can pour the syrup into a clean jar or bottle with a lid.

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   Drink syrup to relieve cough. Follow the dosage below:
   • Adults and children over 12 years old take 1-2 teaspoons of syrup every 4 hours.
   • Children 5-12 years old drink 1-2 teaspoons of syrup every 2 hours.
   • Children 1-5 years old can drink 1 / 2-1 teaspoon of syrup every 2 hours.
   • Children under 1 year old should not drink honey because it can be at risk of botulism due to infection in the newborn.

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   Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Syrup can be stored well in the refrigerator and should be used up 2 months before. advertisement

Method 2 of 5: Herbal cough syrup

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   Buy the marshmallow chamomile and root from the herb store. Or you can order online. The rest of the ingredients can be found at the market.
   • Chamomile helps to soothe the throat and helps to fall asleep.
   • Marshmallow root protects the throat and reduces mucus.
   • Pregnant or lactating women do not arbitrarily use Marshmallow root without first consulting their doctor.
   • Diabetics should talk to their doctor before taking Marshmallow root as there is evidence that this herb can affect blood sugar levels.

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   Rinse the bottle or jar. Bottles and jars are used to hold syrup.

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   Fill the pot with filtered water. Fill a medium-sized pot with filtered water and heat over medium heat.

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   Add the Marshmallow roots and chamomile to the water. Measure and place the appropriate amounts of Marshmallow roots and chamomile into the pot of water.

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   Grate the ginger root. You can use a smooth scraping tool to remove the ginger faster. Should scrap along the fibers of the root ginger.
   • If you want to peel the ginger before scraping, you can peel it with a double-edged knife or a vegetable grater.

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   Add cinnamon and boil the mixture. After adding the Marshmallow roots, chamomile, ginger root and cinnamon to the water, boil the mixture. Then simmer until the mixture is half dry.

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   Place a layer of cheesecloth over the top of a large jar or bottle. Pour the water in the pot over the cheesecloth to filter out the herbs.
   • You can find cheesecloth at grocery or hardware stores.
   • A fine-hole filter can be used if cheesecloth is not available.

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   Wait for the mixture to cool a bit, then add the honey and lemon. When the mixture cools down (still slightly warm), you can stir in the honey and lemon.

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   Cover the top of the bottle / jar and shake to blend all the ingredients.

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    Drink 1 teaspoon of syrup several times a day to relieve your cough. The recommended dose for young children is 1 teaspoon.

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    Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Should shake the mixture before each use to help the ingredients settle at the bottom of the jar / bottle evenly. advertisement

Method 3 of 5: Spicy cough syrup

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   Rinse the bottle or jar. Using a bottle / jar will help facilitate the storage of the syrup in the refrigerator and easy to shake before each use. In addition, the jar / bottle is also easier to clean.
   • Using a bottle or jar with a fixed lid is more convenient because you can mix the ingredients well without spillage, and you can store the syrup without having to worry about the syrup sticking to the refrigerator.

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   Add apple cider vinegar, honey, water, ginger and cayenne pepper to a jar / bottle. Measure each ingredient carefully and place in a jar.
   • If the honey is thick, you can microwave it or bowl of hot water for 1-2 minutes so the honey blends with other ingredients easily. Depending on the capacity of your microwave, keep the temperature low so that the honey won't boil or burn.

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   Close the lid carefully and shake well. After adding ingredients, cover the jar and shake vigorously to mix ingredients together.

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   Adults can drink up to 3 teaspoons of syrup as needed to relieve coughs. This syrup may be used more often than other cough suppressants because it does not contain ingredients that cause drowsiness.
   • A spicy cough syrup can help relieve congestion and clear your sinuses.

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   Shake well before using. Syrup can be deposited, so it is necessary to shake it before use to mix the ingredients. You may need to reheat the syrup before you shake it, as the honey will thicken when stored in the refrigerator.
   • Microwave on low heat when heating honey-containing syrup.

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   It is recommended to make a new batch of syrup after a few days. Honey can thicken when stored in the refrigerator, while the spices can lose effectiveness. Therefore, preparing a new batch of syrup after a few days will help increase its effectiveness. advertisement

Method 4 of 5: horseradish cough syrup

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   Choose fresh horseradish at the grocery store or market. Fresh horseradish is much more effective than processed and jared horseradish. When buying horseradish, choose ones that are firm, clean, and without scratches.

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   Rinse the small bottle or jar. Using bottles and jars is more convenient to store and shake the syrup before use.

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   Measure the honey and pour it into the jar. Add a moderate amount of honey to the jar to mix with horseradish.

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   Peel and grated fresh horseradish. After washing it off with water, you can use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer skin of the radish. Then, use a scraper to scrape the peeled radish.
   • A fine curler can be used to scrape radish.
   • Horseradish should be scraped away in a well ventilated room as it has a strong odor. To be more careful, you should wear cooking gloves. Preparing horseradish can be as stinging as if you were cutting onions.
   • Store unpeeled horseradish in a plastic bag and refrigerate.
   • Many people often think that more consumption of horseradish will help reduce coughing faster. However, in fact, just a small amount of horseradish is effective, and consuming too much radish can cause stomach upset.

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   Put some horseradish in a honey jar and let it sit for a few hours. This step helps to increase the effectiveness of the syrup.
   • Stir the mixture well before drinking to make sure the radish evenly blends with the honey.

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   Drink a full spoonful of syrup as needed. Taking horseradish syrup when needed can help relieve coughing attacks.

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   Store the syrup in the refrigerator. The amount of finished syrup is not much, but it should also be stored in the refrigerator because horseradish will lose its effectiveness if kept at room temperature.
   • Need to warm the mixture to warm (can be microwave) as honey will thicken when stored in the refrigerator.
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Method 5 of 5: Butter cough syrup, honey, milk, and garlic

Note that this formula has not been proven effective.

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   Put the butter in a saucepan and place it on the fire.

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   Turn on the stove and wait for the butter to melt.

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   After the butter is melted, put the milk in the pot.

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   When the milk starts to boil, add the honey and garlic and stir well.

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   After all ingredients are blended, let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture stand for another 2-3 minutes.

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   Pick up the garlic. Pour syrup and drink.

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   Finish. If done correctly, the syrup will help relieve coughs and throat ease. advertisement

Advice

• The jar can be used to facilitate stirring and preserving cough syrup.
• Homemade cough syrups should be refrigerated to keep them fresh. Also, shake or stir well before drinking as some herbs, spices or ingredients often settle to the bottom of the jar / bottle.

Warning

• Talk to your pediatrician about the safety of these home remedies before using them in children.
• Children under 1 year of age should not use honey because there may be a risk of botulism in infants.
• Do not give people who are allergic to bees or sensitive to pollen using pure honey.
• Make sure that honey is not from the pollen of plants of the genus Rhododendron because it can be toxic.
• Do not add essential oils to homemade syrups as it can cause liver problems.
• If the cough doesn't go away after a few weeks and is accompanied by a fever, or is coughing up green or yellow phlegm, it's best to see your doctor.