How to Make Natural Cough Syrups
I came across some old recipes for natural cough remedies my mother had documented back in the 70s.
Things You'll Need:
for the first syrup:
2 tablespoons diced onion
1/2 cup honey
for the second:
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
5 cups water
3/4 cup gin
1/2 cup sugar
1
Mix the ingredients in a glass bowl and microwave on low/med. for 10 minutes, rotate, and microwave on low for 30 minutes.
2
Strain the mixture through a coffee filter and discard the onion pulp
3
Allow the syrup to come to room temperature before using and store at room temp. for 1-2 months.
4
For the second syrup:
Pour the water and sunflower seeds in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes and then on medium for 4 more minutes or until water is reduced to 2 cups.
Strain the juice, discarding the seeds.
5
Stir in the gin and sugar and store in a tightly capped container.
6
For both syrups:
Adults should take 1-2 teaspoons every 4 hours. If cough persists, or if there is a fever, call the doctor.
Tips & Warnings
I couldn't tell you why they are made in a microwave...but they are
http://www.ehow.com/how_4431815_natural-cough-syrups.html
I came across some old recipes for natural cough remedies my mother had documented back in the 70s.
Things You'll Need:
for the first syrup:
2 tablespoons diced onion
1/2 cup honey
for the second:
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
5 cups water
3/4 cup gin
1/2 cup sugar
1
Mix the ingredients in a glass bowl and microwave on low/med. for 10 minutes, rotate, and microwave on low for 30 minutes.
2
Strain the mixture through a coffee filter and discard the onion pulp
3
Allow the syrup to come to room temperature before using and store at room temp. for 1-2 months.
4
For the second syrup:
Pour the water and sunflower seeds in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes and then on medium for 4 more minutes or until water is reduced to 2 cups.
Strain the juice, discarding the seeds.
5
Stir in the gin and sugar and store in a tightly capped container.
6
For both syrups:
Adults should take 1-2 teaspoons every 4 hours. If cough persists, or if there is a fever, call the doctor.
Tips & Warnings
I couldn't tell you why they are made in a microwave...but they are
http://www.ehow.com/how_4431815_natural-cough-syrups.html
