Homemade cough syrup from your kitchen pharmacy? Kitchen Remedy Cough Syrup is made out of natural ingredients. No dyes, chemicals, preservatives, or synthetic ingredients.
Honey, spices, and apple cider vinegar combine to make this old fashioned cough syrup recipe. It tastes good and works to help you stop coughing. NO side effects either.
You can make this DIY cough syrup in 5 minutes!
Making your own cough remedy will save you money. Believe me when I say this is the best natural cough syrup around!
Over the counter cough medicine for coughs and colds taste terrible. Most of the time they don’t work, and can be very expensive. There is also the risk of side effects.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this natural cough remedy can be found at the bottom of this post.
I prefer a more natural approach to help us during cough, cold and flu season. This honey ginger cough syrup recipe is just what you need.
There are loads of foods and spices that are jammed packed with healing properties. I would much rather fight a cough and cold with food than medication. We all know soup makes us feel better when we are sick. Nothing better than wrapping your hands around a nice hot bowl of pho, or mushroom soup to warm you up.
I did some searching and reading to find a better way to win the fight and yes it actually does exist. Natural cough remedies are a great alternative.
How To Make Homemade Cough Remedy
This DIY cough medicine requires simple kitchen ingredients. You will need:
- honey
- apple cider vinegar
- cayenne pepper
- cinnamon
- ginger
- hot water
Place ALL the ingredients into a small glass jar. Shake to mix well. Your cough medicine is ready to use.
Here are some READERS Comments:
Christina says:
I have been suffering from a persistent cough for the last week. Finally, after trying to go to sleep with zero success for the fourth night, I decided to look something – ANYTHING – up to try to relieve this. I came upon this recipe and immediately went to the kitchen to make it. I will be honest, was not expecting the “whoa, my goodness!” moment I had when I took the first tsp. I will, however, admit that just the one tsp was certainly enough, for now anyway. Thank you for sharing this, it has turned out to be a very welcome “miracle.”
Barbara says:
I’ve had a horrible cough for over 3 weeks, actually had to postpone surgery because of it. I took so many otc cough syrups and nothing worked. Last night I found this…OMG I was skeptical but this stuff works! I actually slept last night without waking up coughing my head off. Thank you so much!
M. Corey says:
It works! It did a better job than the px cough medicine given to my husband. It has a bit of a punch, so some may wish to decrease the amount of cayenne pepper added.
DIY Cough Syrup Recipe Tips
- For this recipe, I used *(affiliate) raw unfiltered honey. I find the liquid version works best as it dissolves a little easier. Creamed or *(affiliate) Manuka honey would also be great alternatives.
- Be sure to use *(affiliate) organic apple cider vinegar for the best health benefits.
- If you are going to make it for kids, you might want to cut back on the cayenne, they might find it too spicy.
- *(affiliate) Ceylon cinnamon also called “true” cinnamon is a better choice than the Cassia variety found in grocery stores.
FAQ
It has been told that cinnamon can kill viruses and fungi.
It is a rich source of antioxidants that can give a boost to the immune system. Cinnamon is also antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal.
As long as it is used correctly, the acid in the vinegar may work similar to lemon and pineapple just to stop the tickle in the throat. It ALWAYS needs to be diluted with water.
Before giving honey to children, please read this article: FYI the medical profession advises against giving honey to children under 12 months of age.
Since this is made with kitchen staples, you can easily make this when needed. I have safely kept this in my kitchen cupboard for several weeks.
You can keep it in a *(affiliate) small glass jar, making it easy to shake before use.
This will be up to you. I can say we take 2 teaspoons when needed to help stop coughing. We have taken it safely several times a day, with no side effects.
This natural cough suppressant is our go-to remedy hands down. It has proven to be the best medicine to cure our coughs.
You are the only person that can make the decision for you and your family’s health. Honey and cinnamon have strong antibacterial properties that have been known to help with coughs and as a sore throat soother.
Most colds are caused by viruses. Infections usually require antibiotics, so you would have to contact your health professional.
Home Remedies for Coughs, Colds And Sore Throats
I am all about fighting the cough and cold season with food and spices. I remember my dad swore a hot toddy got rid of his cold.
Elderberry syrup is my first defense when my family starts to feel under the weather.
Honey and lemon drinks always seem to help when you need some cold and flu relief.
Next time you have a cough don’t head to the drug store. Kitchen Remedy Cough Syrup can be found in your kitchen pharmacy!! Homemade cough medicine works like a charm in our house. A great alternative to help stop coughing attacks.
What is your favourite natural remedy?
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Homemade Cough Remedy
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp hot water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small glass jar.
- Secure on the lid, and shake well to combine.
- Take as often as needed.
Corthenia Bolin
Hi, I have one question. I didn’t have apple cider vinegar, but I have distilled vinegar, could I use this instead?
Homemade & Yummy
NO…I would not use distilled vinegar. First is has NO healing properties…and second it would taste terrible. Think of it this way….would you drink regular vinegar?
Mrs. Deena Nolan
I use the honey cinnamon and ginger for my two year old she won’t take any cough meds but loves this. She will take all you give her. I haven’t ever added water or the other stuff.
Homemade & Yummy
Homemade remedies really do work….and taste so much better too. No side effects either.
Sandy Jones
I swear by this mixture. I even add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to it as well..not always but more so than not. Just made my first batch of the season. I will never buy otc stuff again.
Homemade & Yummy
Totally agree, I really don’t like stuff at the drug store.
Veena Azmanov
Oh this is so cool. My grandma use to make something similar with honey, cinnamon, lemon and ginger. Now that I know the benefits of apple cider vinegar I’m going to try this. Thanks Gloria
Homemade & Yummy
It works really well…and tastes good too.
Momina Arif
This is so helpful. thank you for posting this.
Chef G
Hope it helps if you have a cough. It works wonders here.
Diane
I will keep this recipe handy! This is the time of year we just may need it. We dont use cough meds. It’s mostly alcohol and sugar. Your recipe looks much healthier!
Chef G
It is so much better than the stuff at the store. Much healthier too.
Julie
Just encountering my third cough of the year and hate store bought cough syrup! After suffering through a tickle spell I decided to whip up a batch. That was two hours ago and haven’t cleared my throat or coughed since taking this. Tastes soo much better than Robitussin.
Chef G
I am so glad to hear it has helped you like it helps us. Yes it does taste so much better and is so much healthier than store bought cough syrups.
Sarah
My mom makes her own cough syrup and swears by it. I’ve been wanting to make my own for quite some time, but haven’t ever gotten around to it. Thankfully we don’t get coughs too often, but the next time we do I’m making this. thank you!
Chef G
You are welcome. It works wonders for us.
Oana@AdoreFoods
Such an interesting post! I will be saving this recipe and try it next time I am fighting a cough. Thanks for sharing it!
Chef G
You are welcome…hope it helps.
Wajeeha
What a great idea! And so simple too…will be trying this soon. How long can this be stored? And do we store this in the fridge? Thank you! 🙂
Chef G
I don’t store it in the fridge. Since you can make it up so quickly it is easy to have fresh batches. I have kept it for several months and it is perfectly fine. It is made with stuff that is in the kitchen, so I have found nothing goes bad in it. Hope it help you.
Anne Murphy
When I sang seriously I certainly used honey and lemon often enough… Cinnamon is the only one new to me in this context -interesting…
Chef G
So many awesome natural healing things in your kitchen!!
Brandy M.
Looks like a great cough syrup. I tend to head to the honey for my little ones first before we head to the medicine cupboard as well. Honey really helps them get the sleep they need as it coats their throat and I don’t have to worry as much about what I’m giving them.
Chef G
It works great….just adjust the cayenne for kids. Don’t give honey to children under 12 months of age.
Amanda
What an interesting post! I’ve never made homemade cough syrup, but I know I’ve detested the store bought stuff since I was a kid! Will save this to try for next time I’m under the weather.
Chef G
It really works…and tastes sooooo much better too!!
Shadi
I definitely prefer this to store bought medicine full of chemicals! My maman used to give us honey and lemon juice mixed with tap water and worked well too!
Chef G
I prefer EVERYTHING to medication!!
Sharee @ Savory Spicerack
I work in the medical field but I am still about anything natural that can help heal and or soothe the human body! Great share! Pinning to share with my all natural hubby! Thanks so much!
Chef G
Thanks so much. Hope you don’t get sick…but it will help.
Jeanine
My question is just apple cider vinegar or raw apple cider vinegar .?
Chef G
Raw apple cider vinegar….