Homemade Herbal Cough Syrup for Children
This homemade herbal cough syrup is a very powerful and effective but natural remedy for your children’s cough.
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time18 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 bottle
Calories: 12kcal
Cost: $6
- 1 small onion (about 3 oz or 100g)
- 1 TBSP fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 TBSP fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 3 oz sugar or 100 g (I prefer coconut palm sugar but any works)
- 1 cup water or 250 ml
Finely chop the thyme and the sage or measure if using dried herbs. Add to a small sauce pot.
Finely chop the onion and add to the pot with the herbs.
Measure and add the sugar to the pot.
Measure and add the water to the pot.
Bring this mixture to a boil and gently simmer for 10 minutes.
Put this mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Fill into a pretty jar or bottle.
Dosage: for children less than 3 years, give 1-2 tsp 3x daily and for children 3 years and up, give 1 TBSP 3x daily.
Always use your own guidance and consult a qualified medical professional.
Calories: 12kcal