Ginger garlic onion syrup
My pantry answer to THAT cough.
Watch the videoBefore a late night run to the pharmacy, I go to the pantry.
When my daughter came down with that cough, I reached for ginger, garlic, onion and raw honey. Families have used these in home remedies for generations, and studies suggest honey can help soothe a cough.
I love it because I usually have everything in the kitchen already. Never give honey to babies under one, and see your doctor if a cough hangs around.
The recipe
Metric, with cups in brackets- 1 small onion, roughly choppedskin and root end included
- 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 5cm (2 inch) piece of ginger, roughly chopped
- Raw honey, enough to coverbuckwheat honey is best, any raw honey works
Pack the onion, garlic and ginger into a clean jar.
Pour over raw honey until everything is completely covered.
Close the lid loosely so air bubbles can escape, and leave on the counter for 48 hours. The honey loosens and turns syrupy as the juices release.
Stir once a day to keep everything under the honey. Always use a clean spoon and never double dip.
Strain through a fine sieve, label with the date and keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Shake or stir well before taking. Take 1 tsp as needed. Not for children under one.
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