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A Soothing Cough Remedy

This is a simple, soothing, highly effective herbal cough remedy. And it's so easy to make.

It will store for several weeks in a jar. Simply add a tablespoon in warm water and use three times a day for relief from your cough.

The herb you use will depend on your symptom. To ease a tight chest, use thyme. For a chill, use sage. You may combine these with rosemary to combat lethargy.

Honey is a natural antiseptic. It coats the respiratory tract and keeps the herbs in contact.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil
  2. Add dried herbs
  3. Bring back to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes
  4. Strain the liquid to remove the flakes of herbs with the muslin cloth
  5. Return to the pan and add honey
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes
  7. Allow mixture to cool and put in a jar

When needed for calming a cough, use 1 tablespoon of herbal recipe in warm water. You might find that this natural cough remedy will only be needed three times a day, but you can use it more often if you need to. It is most effective using Thyme. This seems to ease the congestion caused by a cough.