Homemade Honey Cough Syrup: A Natural Remedy with Ginger, Lemon, and Oneroot Buckwheat Honey
When a scratchy throat or nagging cough starts to settle in, why not turn to something natural and homemade? This honey cough syrup combines three powerful ingredients — fresh ginger, lemon juice, and Oneroot’s Buckwheat Honey — into a smooth, soothing syrup that’s as effective as it is comforting.
Why These Ingredients Work
Buckwheat Honey: Dark, bold, and rich in flavor, buckwheat honey is known for its high antioxidant content and natural anti-inflammatory properties. Oneroot’s unpasteurized buckwheat honey is especially potent, providing a thick, molasses-like consistency that coats the throat and calms irritation.
Ginger: Known for its warming, stimulating effects, ginger is both anti-inflammatory and a natural decongestant. It helps open up airways and soothes the chest.
Lemon: Tangy and bright, lemon juice adds a burst of vitamin C and acts as a natural cleanser for the throat, cutting through mucus and freshening each dose.
Homemade Honey Cough Syrup Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 cup water
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2 tablespoons fresh ginger root (sliced or grated)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2 cup Oneroot Buckwheat Honey
Instructions:
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Simmer the Ginger: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add the ginger, and simmer for 10–15 minutes. The longer you steep, the more concentrated the flavor and benefits.
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Strain and Cool Slightly: Strain the ginger tea into a bowl or cup. Let it cool until it’s warm (not hot), to preserve the natural enzymes in the honey.
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Stir in Lemon and Honey: Add the lemon juice and Oneroot buckwheat honey. Stir until fully blended.
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Store: Pour into a clean glass jar and refrigerate. The syrup stays fresh for up to two weeks.
How to Use:
Take 1–2 teaspoons as needed for cough relief. You can also mix it into warm tea or water for a soothing, aromatic drink.
A Naturally Effective Solution
Crafting your own honey cough syrup is a refreshing alternative to store-bought remedies. With the distinct taste and benefits of Buckwheat Honey, this syrup transforms a simple home remedy into something deliciously therapeutic. It's clean and made with ingredients you can trust — no artificial additives, just the power of nature.
Note: Not suitable for children under one year old.