Boil The Water In A Pan.

It will not be a thick syrup, it should remain watery. Add boiling water to the thyme and leave to steep for about 15 minutes. Store, with lid tightened, in the refrigerator in between uses.

Let Mixture Cool Until Just Warm, Then Add In The Honey And Brandy (If Using).

This will remove the ginger and lemon zest from the water. Clean the saucepan and pour one cup of honey in it. Soothing lemon thyme diy cough drops from happy mothering.

Bring To A Boil, Reduce The Heat And Simmer For 8 Minutes.

This can keep good for several weeks in a cool, dry location and in a well sealed container. [20] use a medium to. Now clean the saucepan and then pour a cup of honey in this.

Here’s How You Make It.

Counter for about 1½ months. Warm the honey on low heat, but don’t boil it. Allow the syrup to cool, remove 1 ounce of the syrup to make your natural cough syrup.

Take Pan Off The Heat And Allow To Cool To Room Temperature.

It tastes good and works to help you stop coughing. Take a small saucepan and pour one cup of water in it. Horehound, a bitter herb once popular in cough “candies,” acts as an irritant to trigger the cough reflex and bring up phlegm.