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Thyme Cough Syrup

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Thyme Cough Syrup

This easy to make thyme cough syrup works wonders at soothing a persistent cough, a dry cough and even a scratchy throat.

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Thyme Cough Syrup

Homemade Thyme Cough Syrup

With just a few simple ingredients, this thyme cough syrup is a tasty, natural syrup that can help to relieve the symptoms of colds and the flu, a sore, scratchy throat and for a variety of different coughs.

Thyme Cough Syrup looking down on jar

Ingredients for Making Thyme Cough Syrup

To make around 800g (28 ounces), you will need:

  • ½ Cup Fresh Thyme or ⅓ Cup Dried Thyme
  • 1 Cup Boiling Water
  • 1 Cup Honey

The juice of half a lemon could also be added for a more powerful syrup. Just mix it in when you add the honey.

Thyme Cough Syrup ingredients

Making Thyme Cough Syrup

In a small bowl, add the boiling water and the thyme.

Thyme Cough Syrup thyme in boiling water

Set aside for 40 minutes.

Strain the mixture, keeping the water and throwing away the thyme.

Thyme Cough Syrup straining the mixture

Add the honey to the bowl and stir until all mixed in. If they water gets too cold, heat slightly until the honey mixes through.

Thyme Cough Syrup adding the honey

Using Thyme Cough Syrup

For children over 1 year of age, use 1 tsp as needed. 

NOTE: Raw honey should not be given to children under 1 year of age, so it is only for those 1 and older only.

For adults, use up to 1 TBSP of the mixture as needed.

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Storing Thyme Cough Syrup

Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a month. 

You could double the honey in the syrup and the mixture should last in the fridge for up to one year.

Thyme Cough Syrup in a glass jar without a lid

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Thyme Cough Syrup in a jar with a lid on

Thyme Cough Syrup in a glass jar

Thyme Cough Syrup

This easy to make thyme cough syrup works wonders at soothing a persistent cough, a dry cough and even a scratchy throat.
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Keyword: Cough Syrup, Thyme, Thyme Cough Syrup
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Steeping TIme: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Calories: 1053kcal
Author: S Jones

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Fresh Thyme Or, ⅓ Cup Dried Thyme
  • 1 Cup Boiling Water
  • 1 Cup Honey Raw and Unfiltered
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add the boiling water and the thyme.
  • Set aside for 40 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture, keeping the water and throwing away the thyme.
  • Add the honey to the bowl and stir until all mixed in. If they water gets too cold, heat slightly until the honey mixes through.

Using Thyme Cough Syrup

  • For children over 1 year of age, use 1 tsp as needed.
  • For adults, use up to 1 TBSP of the mixture as needed.

Storing Thyme Cough Syrup

  • Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a month. 
  • You could double the honey in the syrup and the mixture should last in the fridge for up to one year.
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Nutrition

Calories: 1053kcal | Carbohydrates: 285g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 278g | Vitamin A: 1069IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website.

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