Home Remedy Cough Syrup is made with kitchen ingredients! No dyes, chemicals, preservatives, or synthetic ingredients. A natural expectorant that works.
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, and there are no side effects.
Soothe your sore throat and relieve persistent coughs with this DIY all-natural homemade cough syrup. Made in 5 minutes!
Making this homemade cough medicine 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.
It is just after the Christmas holidays, and colds and coughs are hitting everyone. This natural expectorant is a staple in our house this time of year. 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 jam-packed with healing properties. I would much rather fight a cough and cold with food than medication. I did some searching and reading to find a better way to win the fight and yes it does exist. Natural cough remedies are a great alternative.
There is nothing better than wrapping your hands around a nice hot bowl or mug of homemade soup to make you feel better. Here are some of our favourites:
How To Make Homemade Cough Remedy
This old-fashioned cough syrup requires simple kitchen ingredients.
- 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 teaspoon 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 Tips
This simple and effective herbal cough syrup contains no alcohol or chemicals.
- For this recipe, I used raw unfiltered honey. I find the liquid version works best as it dissolves a little easier. Creamed or Manuka honey would also be great alternatives.
- Be sure to use 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.
- Ceylon cinnamon also called “true” cinnamon is a better choice than the Cassia variety found in grocery stores.
- DO NOT give honey to children under 1 year old.
Home Remedies for Coughs, Colds And Sore Throats
This natural cough suppressant is our go-to remedy hands down. Most colds are caused by viruses. Infections usually require antibiotics, so you would have to contact your health professional.
You are the only person that can make the decision for you and your family’s health. Honey, cinnamon, and ginger have strong antibacterial properties
It is a rich source of antioxidants that can give a boost to the immune system. Cinnamon and ginger are also antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal.
As long as it is used correctly, the acid in the vinegar may work similarly to lemon juice 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 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.
Homemade Cough Remedy
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small glass jar.
- Secure on the lid, and shake well to combine.
- Take as often as needed.
Stine Mari
This is a great recipe! I don’t like to take medication myself (if not completely necessary) because I do believe much can be done in the kitchen. Which you have absolutely proved here. And it actually sounds pretty tasty too. I’ve seen several including garlic, and I don’t think I could manage that. And 100 days of coughing sounds horrible!
Homemade & Yummy
OMG the 100 day cough was terrible. I sure hope that does not happen this year. As for garlic…I love cooking with it, but not drinking it. I know that would not work for hubby, he hates the smell of garlic.
Adriana Lopez Martin
Homemade remedies are the best, my mom was used to make a cough syrup for us when we were sick this recipe reminded me of her. Thanks for the idea I need to bring this tradition back natural remedies are much better than medicine in many cases.
Homemade & Yummy
This tastes good and does work. NO side effects, and does not make me feel sick like over the counter remedies.
Claudia Lamascolo
this is a very unique recipe and I really love this idea to have a homemade remedy. those work and I am a firm believer much better than the drugs we put in our system. Thank you for this!
Homemade & Yummy
YES…this really does work, tastes good and has NO side effects. You can always adjust the flavours to suit your needs too.
Amanda
So brilliant! I dread taking cough syrup, so this will come in handy over the next few months. Thanks for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
I have already had people tell me they have made their first batch of the season. Stay healthy, and this will help when you are not feeling well.
Jacqueline Debono
I also hate taking over the counter medicines for coughs and colds. I do like a hot toddy but this sounds more beneficial. Going to try it the next time any of us have a cough!
Homemade & Yummy
I am terrible when it comes to taking any kind of medication. This is so much better than what you get at the pharmacy.
Cheese Curd In Paradise
I am keeping this recipe in my back pocket as it gets colder. I hate when our house gets that nagging cough we can’t kick, and some relief will be so appreciated!
Homemade & Yummy
I hear you…we hate medication too. This is the only cough medicine we take…it works!!
Denise
One of my friends is.a nurse and she suggested something like this. I love that this is natural because it would make me feel good about giving it to my son instead of that sickening store bought syrup that never works. While I hope we don’t need this, this year…..I know where I’m coming at the first cough!
Homemade & Yummy
YES the store-bought stuff tastes terrible and actually makes me feel sick. This tastes good, works and has NO side effects.
Kelly Anthony
This is great!!! I’m sure this taste way better than what’s at the pharmacy. I’m forwarding this to a friend that has been sick with a bad cold. Thanks for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks for sharing, hope she feels better soon. This works for us.
Tina
This reminds me of the cinnamon, honey and lemon tea my mom used to make us when we were sick. I love the idea of the cayenne, I always add that to my chicken noodle soup along with a squeeze of lemon juice at the end. Saving this, probably will need this, we have super cold Winters here. Thanks for this!
Homemade & Yummy
This is the only cough remedy we use. It really does work. Stay healthy, but keep this in mind for those days you need come cough relief.
Karyl Henry
You are so right about many foods having healing qualities! I actually like the taste of cough syrup, but it’s expensive…and I already have all of these ingredients in my pantry. I’ll definitely make a batch of this next time I need it
Homemade & Yummy
You LIKE the taste of pharmacy cough syrup. That is a first. Hope you give this natural remedy a try instead.
Veena Azmanov
This is that time of the year when the kid’s health really needs some extra care otherwise once they get a cold and cough if feels like the whole winter is ruined. It just goes on and on one after the other in turns. This is definitely going to be very helpful.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes, once this sets into the house, it can be a long season for coughs and colds. This really does work.
Lisa
I agree 100% about food being the best medicine and I really appreciate the ability to make your own cough syrup for when you’re experiencing that chest-rattling hack that we inevitably get each year. That said — I’d also be on board for a hot toddy as a good soothing remedy — and it would help me sleep too… LOL!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…the hot toddy does work…but not ideal for the kids. Hope you give this natural remedy a try. Stay healthy.
Nayna Kanabar
Home remedies are best than shop bought.I always take turmeric with ginger but I will try this recipe for sure.
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. This is the only cough remedy we use.
Jolina
This is perfect…we’re expected to see some snow this Friday! And I usually get sick when weather is weird like that. Plus, I’m allergic to a lot of things so the timing of this cannot be better. Bonus that it tastes good!
Homemade & Yummy
THIS is the ONLY cough remedy we use. I am NOT looking forward to the snow…esepcially this early. Stay healthy!!
Sarah
I love apple cider vinegar and honey together! AND I hate all the food coloring in store bought cough syrup! I need to keep some of this on hand and just drink it all through allergy season.
Homemade & Yummy
I am terrible when it comes to taking any kind of medication. I hate the tastes and side effects. THIS IS AWESOME!!