The Home Apothecary – Onion Cough Syrup

You know Grandma did know best….the natural ways are the better ways.

There is something quite satisfying about having the ability to ease your loved ones pain and suffering while they are sick.  Because we are a family that is no stranger to sickness and because medicine is so expensive the more natural ways you can heal yourself or your family the better.  In our case this doesn’t always mean 100% natural;   some medicines you do need to take from your health care professional and since I am just a Mom and by no means an expert I always go to my Doctor for medical advice.   I am very much for trying homemade remedies that have been passed down from generation to generation though and we will try them because their was a reason these recipes were handed down.  I did not grow up on this cough syrup but I stumbled on it and it does ease symptoms of coughing, provides aid for a sore throat, and because it has honey, lemon, cinnamon and onions in it; it also has anti-inflammatory properties but read below on the breakdown of these powerful ingredients:

Onions are a cancer fighting food and in one study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute , eating onions (as well as other members of its family like garlic, scallions, chives, and leeks) significantly lowered their risk for cancers.    Onions contain powerful antioxidants and they are a source of quercetin is a flavonoid that has anti-inflammatory properties click here for more info.

Raw unprocessed honey as you know is that precious golden elixir I just adore and it is a powerful healing substance it has flavonoids that are known for their powerful antioxidant activity.  Honey is just starting to get the recognition it deserves but I have read that it has been shown to lower blood sugar and its an anti-inflammatory as well.  If you don’t raise your own bees buy raw, local, unprocessed honey you won’t be disappointed.

Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices and it has this amazing ability to help keep blood sugar stable not only that but it is loaded with powerful antioxidants as well as anthocyanins which improves blood flow besides cinnamon tastes wonderful!

Not only are Lemons a great source of Vitamin C, an anti inflammatory, and they have powerful antioxidants but they also have anti cancer properties from a group of chemicals called limonoids.

Onion Cough Syrup By Karen Lynn

• 2 medium onions or one large onion thinly sliced (I used one large onion)
• 3/4 C. honey (we use raw unprocessed)
• 1 or 2 tsp. cinnamon (go by your preference)
• Juice of 1 lemon I used a little more than 1 TBSP.
• 2 tsp. vodka (optional-Adults Only!)

I layered all of these items in a small bowl and flipped over the onions a couple of times and then covered with plastic wrap.

Let sit overnight in the refrigerator in our case it was very cold in our kitchen so I set it out on the counter overnight.

The next day strain out all the liquid and transfer to a bottle and cover tightly.  This will keep one week in the refrigerator.

and like my son says “It’s not that bad….really!” 😉  Here is a photo of the finished product! This Onion Cough Syrup is a home remedy that is packed with ingredients that are powerhouses loaded with healing properties……Try it’ you will like it and besides it is much less expensive and healthier than many of the options at the drug store.

Honey Should Not Be Given To Children Under The Age of Two!

Infant Botulism- Why Babies Should Not Eat Honey

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A note regarding Herbal Remedies or Home Apothecary Segments

Any herbal remedies I share are just that….Yes I use them….but any items I post in regards to Home Apothecary or Herbal Remedies should be regarded as folk lore and not replace any information you get from your Medical Provider. To be a healer in ancient days took much knowledge and learning and any herbal remedy used improperly or without proper knowledge can cause an adverse reaction, mix improperly with other medications or even cause death so please always consult a medical provider.

Fondly,

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