Honey Lemon Cough Syrup
A research study has determined that children that get a dose of honey cough less and sleep better than those that get cough medicine with dextromethorphan (the ingredient in most over-the-counter products for coughs).
So for those of you who prefer effective (and delicious) natural remedies to harsh and often less effective drugs, the holistic practitioners at The Centre For Integrated Health have provided a recipe for a lemon and honey syrup.
Honey not only soothes, but it kills bacteria. And lemons, aside from being full of vitamin C, help promote health by quickly alkalinizing your body.
This syrup will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator. To soothe a cough, take 1/2 teaspoon for a 25 lb. child and 1 teaspoon for a 50 lb. child, about 4 times a day, or as often as needed. Adults can take 1 tablespoon doses.
(Remember that honey, if eaten in large amounts, will increase your insulin and leptin levels, which can lead to poor health. Parents are advised not to give honey to any child under the age of 1 year; infants younger than that are at risk for botulism from honey).
PREPARATION:
- Put a pint of honey in a pan on the stove on very low heat (Do not boil honey as this changes its medicinal properties)
- Take a whole lemon and boil in some water in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes to both soften the lemon and kill any bacteria that may be on the lemon skin.
- Let the lemon cool enough to handle then cut it in slices and add it to the pint of honey on the stove.
- Let the mixture cook on warm heat for about an hour.
- Then strain the lemon from the honey making sure all lemon seeds are removed.
- Let the mixture cool, then bottle in a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator.
For further details of how you and your family – especially infants – can experience better health safely and naturally, don’t hesitate to contact The Centre For Integrated Health on 01730 233 414.