If you’re looking for a natural way to alleviate your cough or cold symptoms, give this Honey Onion Cough Syrup a try! This at-home cough remedy is easy to mix up with just three simple ingredients!
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While the thought of being sick might be associated with the winter months, did you know that cold viruses are also very common in springtime?
As a mom of four, I’m always looking for ways to boost my family’s immune systems. I love incorporating natural approaches to wellness like this honey and onion cough syrup.
Over-the-counter cough syrups are typically high in sugar and are often loaded with additives such as artificial colors and flavors. Therefore, I feel better about giving an all-natural homemade cough syrup like this one to my family.
For more immune-boosting recipes, check out my elderberry syrup and my chicken pastina soup next.
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Honey and Onion Syrup Benefits
Please note that the information in this post is not intended to serve as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health conditions or concerns you may have.
Honey has been used for centuries as a natural remedy and has been studied for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Honey is known to help suppress coughing in children as well as adults.
⭐️ Note: Honey should never be given to children under one year of age.
Using onion as a treatment for respiratory illnesses has also been studied and is a common practice around the world.
Onions can help boost your immune system, as they are high in vitamin c, contain antibacterial properties, and are a great source of antioxidants. This honey cough syrup recipe also has garlic added as garlic is also known to have medicinal properties, including protecting against illnesses such as the common cold.
Ingredients
Here’s a look at the simple ingredients for this onion honey cough syrup:
- Honey: Be sure to use raw, unfiltered organic honey as it does not undergo any high temperature heating or processing.
- Onions: You’ll need three small onions or about three cups when chopped.
- Garlic: You’ll need one clove of garlic.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Fresh Herbs: Feel free to add some fresh, chopped thyme or sage which are thought to have microbial properties to fight off infections.
- Ginger: Rich in antioxidants, ginger has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great addition to this onion and honey cough syrup.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon is known to act as an expectorant, making it easier to cough up phlegm. It’s also commonly paired with honey to help alleviate cold symptoms, so feel free to add it to this onion honey syrup..
- Lemon: This citrus fruit is commonly paired with honey and consumed hot for using as a home remedy for coughs and sore throats. Feel free to try adding some freshly squeezed lemon juice to the onion syrup mixture.
How to Make Honey & Onion Cough Syrup
Get started by preparing the onions and garlic. The onions should be peeled, sliced, and cut in half, while the garlic should be thinly sliced.
Step 1: Prep the ingredients. Chop the onions and garlic.
Step 2: Combine the ingredients. Add the onions, garlic, and honey to a small saucepan and stir until well-coated.
Step 3: Cook the mixture. Cook over low heat until the onion and garlic are softened and fragrant.
Step 4: Strain the mixture. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the onion and garlic.
Step 5: Transfer to glass jars. Transfer the strained syrup to airtight glass jars for storage.
Expert Tips
- Use an even ratio: Be sure to stick with an even ratio of cups of onions to cups of honey. Mine was 3:3.
- Cool completely: Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before placing the lids on the jars.
- Store in the refrigerator: The cough syrup can be stored with the onions and garlic in the refrigerator for one week or with the onions and garlic strained out for up to three months.
Recipe FAQS
Take one teaspoon every two hours when a cough starts. Then take as needed.
I recommend yellow or white onions as they tend to have a more mild flavor compared to red onions, which can be overpowering in syrup. Yellow or white onions provide a nice balance of sweetness and mildness when combined with honey for a soothing cough remedy.
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Onion Cough Syrup
Ingredients
- 3 small onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 cups raw unfiltered organic honey
Instructions
- Prepare the onions and garlic. Onions should be peeled, sliced and cut in half. Garlic should be thinly sliced.
- In a small saucepan, combine the onions, garlic and honey and stir until well coated.
- Cook on low temperature for 1 hour, or until onion and garlic are softened and fragrant. Stir every 20 minutes.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to remove onion and garlic from honey and transfer into air tight jars.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before placing an air tight lid on top.
Notes
- Use an even ratio: Be sure to stick with an even ration of cups of onions to cups of honey. Mine was 3:3.
- Cool completely: Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before placing the lids on the jars.
- Store in the refrigerator: The cough syrup can be stored with the onions and garlic in the refrigerator for one week or with the onions and garlic strained out for up to three months.
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