Friday 1 July 2011

Homemade Cough Remedy - Bring on the Onions and Honey

Well there has been an unavoidable early summer cold on the loose.  Myself, I have experienced a mild version however my little 3 year old Ava has been hit a bit harder with this bug.

I have always been skeptical about Cough syrup. 
Although I have a Nursing background, I have always been concerned that commercial cough syrups and their ingredients have an "anesthetic" approach to calming the typical cough.  The commercial cough syrups basically "numb" your throat so that you don't cough.  This is why it is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Can you imagine even ingesting these chemicals, let alone giving it to a child over the age of 6 years?
We have a different approach and do not believe in the commercial brands whatsoever.

This recipe includes only 2 ingredients which are staples in any home.  You should be able to look into your cupboards and Voila!  Minimal preparation and you have an amazing cough suppressant at your fingertips!

From the minute there is a "Cough" in the house, bring on the onions and the honey.  We use Pasteurized Honey only in our home to ensure wellness.

Here's what to do when the "cough" hits:

Slice one onion and put into a dish
Pour Honey over the onion, enough to cover
Place a piece of saran wrap over the dish
Let ingredients sit for a minimum of 3 hours, preferably 8 if time permits
Strain Honey from the onion (use onion for your next delicious stir fry or your compost)
Give One teaspoon of Honey/Onion infusion for cough as required

This is wonderfully healthy and it works!  You might not ever need to head to the pharmacy in the middle of the night for help supressing a cough when you have all of the ingredients in the comfort of your own home!

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