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chest congestion syrup

Chest Congestion Syrup

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Prep Time 5 days
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Herbal Remedies
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 oz dried licorice root
  • 0.25 oz cinnamon chips or broken sticks
  • 0.25 oz dried echinacea
  • 0.25 oz dried elecampane root
  • 0.125 oz dried ginger or about 0.375 oz fresh ginger (a 1-inch piece, thinly sliced)
  • 1 quart 4 cups water
  • 1 cup raw honey or up to 2 cups for a 1:1 ratio

Method
 

  1. Add the herbs and water to a stainless steel or enamel pot.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer.
  3. Simmer uncovered until reduced to about 1 pint (2 cups), 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Strain well, squeezing the herbs to get all the liquid.
  5. Cool until warm, not hot. About 100 degrees F
  6. Stir in about 1 cup raw honey. Add more for a sweeter, thicker syrup, up to a 1:1 ratio.
  7. Pour into a clean, sterilized glass jar. Label and date it.

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Notes

Dosage:
  • Adults: 2 tablespoons, 3 to 5 times a day
  • Children over 1 year: 1 tablespoon, 3 to 5 times a day
  • For short-term use only. Check with your healthcare provider if not improving after about a week.
Notes:
  • Do not give honey to babies under 1 year old.
  • Store in the fridge for 3 to 6 months.
  • Always pour from the jar. Never put spoons back in. Keep the rim clean.
  • Toss if you see mold, bubbles, cloudiness, or a sour smell.
  • Speak with your healthcare provider before use.