Grandma's Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe

This homemade cough syrup made with lemon and honey (xarope caseiro para a tosse) is very easy and quick to make.

Preparation time	5 min
Cooking Time	10 min
Ready In	15 min
Level of Difficulty	Very Easy
Servings	10

Ingredients

7 tablespoons of honey7 tablespoons of brown sugarJuice of 3 lemons Get Portuguese ingredients

Instructions

Put everything in a pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Place in a sterile, tightly closed jar.

Dosage:
Adults: 1 tablespoon 3 to 5 times daily
Children: 1 teaspoon 3 to 5 times a day

Recipe Credit: receitasdeportugal.com
Photo Credit: organicfacts.net

Eddy

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Comments

Dawn Wilson

Definitely going to try this. Haven’t been able to get rid of the Covid cough

1 year ago, Saturday, November 19, 2022

Eddy

Give it a try Dawn, I also just recovered from covid but no cough. I hope this helps, good luck and get well soon.

1 year ago, Saturday, November 19, 2022

Duarte

Add some whiskey and you're all set.

1 year ago, Tuesday, June 28, 2022