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.
Michelle
Interesting. I’ll definitely keep this natural option in mind this winter.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is the only remedy we use in our house. Hope it works for you too.
kim
Such a great recipe! This will definitely come in handy during cold and flu season!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
We only use this. Easy to whip up when you are in need of some cough and cold relief.
Julia
This sounds like a great thing to have in your cupboard to relief cough.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Totally agree. Easy to mi up when you need it. Stay healthy.
Biswajit Saha
Hello,
How many servings one should have in a day when there is severity of coughing due to common cold? Also, what kind of honey (i.e. specific brand) do you use in your prep? It is very hard to choose the right honey from the store.
Thanks
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks for stopping buy. For the honey I just used regular honey. I got mine from a farmer, but just plain liquid honey would be fine. For the number of servings, that will have to be YOUR decision. It is made with FOOD products, so use it at your own discretion. Hope this helps.
Amber Payne
Will this help with chest congestion?
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Unfortunately, I CANNOT MAKE CLAIMS for what it can and cannot do. I can say this is what helps us when we have a cold.
Debra Heit/Walker
It works great!!! until we can go to see the Dr. this is a good winter time must… plus it using the items we all have I our kitchen.. Thank you. DH from Utah
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES…it sure does work. So glad you found it helpful!!
Dixie
I can’t take drugstore cough medicine, and found your recipe by googling. It works! I finally have relief, after two days of coughing. I used the unpasteurized honey and Bragg’s apple cider vinegar. Thank you!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES!! I does work…so glad you wrote to let me know how well it worked for you!! I will be sure to let my readers know.
Jennifer
How do we keep this stored while waiting to consume it all (if needed). How long is the shelf life? And, store on countertop or put into the fridge?
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This will keep for MONTHS. Just think….it is made with shelf-stable ingredients. I just keep it in the cupboard. Hope I have answered your questions.
Tina
I all ready make Elderberry syrup. I was looking for a cough syrup to add for our family. This works amazing. Quieted my cough with in mins. Thank you for sharing. This will be our go to from now on.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know right?? Such a great alternative to traditional crap from the pharmacy. So glad you are feeling better.
Robin
Just took my first dose and am feeling hopeful; thank you for sharing this. I am amazed that I had all the ingredients on hand, that almost never happens for me!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
AWESOME….sercoiusly this is the ONLY cough remedy we ever use. Feel better soon.
Bonnie Schocket
It really works, thank you for sharing.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So glad it worked for you. This kitchen cough syrup is all we use in our house.
jinny will
Haven’t tried it myself, but I made it for my 16 yr old son, and almost immediately his throat felt better, while his coughing diminished quickly, after his 2nd or 3rd treatment his cough was almost gone; took about 3 days for him to get rid of his cold.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES….love when people come back and tell me it works. It is the only cough remedy we use in our house.
Dee
How many times a day do you take a dose(2tsp)?
Homemade & Yummy
You can take it as often as you need too. It is made with FOOD…so you cannot overdose!
Dee
Oh my gosh! It actually worked! Slept through the night for the first time in Days!! And I didn’t have unfiltered ACV or raw honey so I used generic store-bought stuff and it Worked! Thanks!!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
AWESOME!! So glad to hear it. Thanks for letting me know.
Tanya
I don’t have cayenne pepper. What can I substitute?
Homemade & Yummy
You could try adding a bit of black pepper or just leave it out completely. If I was making this for children, I would leave out the cayenne for sure.
ANGELA PINA
It really works.
Homemade & Yummy
I know….thanks for swinging back to tell me.
karrie / Tasty Ever After
We take all natural cold remedies in my household and I LOVE THIS RECIPE!!! Pinning for later so I can make it next time I’m sick. Thanks for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
This is the ONLY cough remedy we use…and it works too.