With fall already here and winter around the corner, it’s time to stock up on those cough and sore throat remedies! I always make this homemade thyme cough syrup every year and it works wonders for sore throats as well. Read on to learn how to make your own thyme cough syrup and how it helps. 

Note: always seek professional medical help if your cough has lasted for more than 10 days or if it is accompanied by a high fever. 

How This Thyme Cough Syrup Works

Thyme – contains anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. It also contains flavonoids that helps relax throat muscles and reduce coughing episodes. When used for wet coughs, it acts as an expectorant and clears out mucus from the lungs.

Raw honey – similar to thyme, honey soothes the throat lining and relaxes the muscles in the throat which in turns reduces coughing. It also has anti microbial and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used for centuries to treat cough.

Lemon – is a great source of vitamin C which is needed to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and help your body fight cold symptoms.

Homemade Thyme Cough Syrup Recipe

Ingredients for 30 servings | Total time: 30 minutes

• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1 handful fresh thyme (or 1 tbsp of dried thyme)
• 1 cup raw honey (or organic maple syrup)
• 1 lemon (squeezed)

How To Make Homemade Thyme Cough Syrup

Star by boiling the water and while it’s on the stove, put the thyme in a clean bowl. Once the water boils, pour it over the thyme. You can do this for both fresh or dried thyme.

Let the infusion cool completely and strain it into a clean mason jar. Pour the honey or maple syrup over it and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Close the lid and give it a little shake so that it mixes well.

How To Take Thyme Cough Syrup

Take one tablespoon 2-3 times per day tops for adults. Make sure not to give this to kids under four years old if you are using honey and thyme. 1 teaspoon 2-3 times per day for children.

Thyme Cough Syrup Nutrition

Each serving (1 tablespoon) of this thyme cough syrup has | 11 calories | 0g total fat | 0g saturated fat | omg cholesterol | 0mg sodium | 3.1g total carb | 0.1g dietary fiber | 2.8g total sugars | 0.1g protein | 1g calcium | 7mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.

Variations

I’ve tried this thyme syrup with other ingredients and it works just as well. Instead of water, I sometimes use olive oil and add in ginger and turmeric root. Olive oil and turmeric are great for reducing inflammation in the throat lining while ginger relaxes the airway muscles and reduces coughing fits.

Note: you can also use rosemary, oregano, or sage instead of thyme to make this syrup.

Want More Cough Remedies?

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• DIY ACV Cough Syrup For Adults
• Homemade Cough Syrup With Whiskey And Peppermint

Storage

You can store this thyme cough syrup for up to 4 weeks in the fridge but make sure to store it in a clean mason jar with a lid.

Conclusion

Now you know how to make your very own homemade thyme cough syrup. If you try this recipe, please let me know in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more natural remedies and tips. Until next time, stay awesome.