Homemade Cough Syrup

Step 1

Simmer the herbs in water until reduced by half.

Step 2

Allow it to cool until the temperature is warm, not hot, steeping the herbs the entire time.

Step 3

Strain the liquid into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve, discard or compost the thyme and ginger.

Step 4

Return the thyme-ginger tea to the Instant Pot.

Step 5

Whisk in honey, lemon juice, and optional cayenne pepper, and stir until all the honey is dissolved.

Step 6

Transfer cough syrup to an airtight jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for best results.

Step 7

The syrup will keep in a dark cupboard at room temperature for 1 week. After that, it should be stored in the refrigerator.

Step 8

Administer 1 tablespoon as often as necessary to soothe a sore throat and calm a cough.

Step 9

Put water, thyme, and chopped ginger into the Instant Pot.

Step 10

Press the Saute button.

Step 11

Simmer the herbs in water until reduced by half.

Step 12

Allow to cool until the temperature is warm, not hot, steeping the herbs the entire time.

Step 13

Strain.

Step 14

Discard or compost the thyme and ginger.

Step 15

Return the thyme-ginger tea to the Instant Pot.

Step 16

Whisk in honey, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper, if using.

Step 17

Transfer to an airtight jar or bottle.

Step 18

Syrup will keep in a dark cupboard for 1 week. After that, it should be stored in the refrigerator.

Step 19

Administer a tablespoon as often as necessary to soothe a sore throat and calm a cough.