Monday, April 27, 2026
A recipe I recently came across online—and have already tried at least four times this year—is this simple, homemade expectorant cough syrup made with only two ingredients.
It’s a traditional remedy people have used since ancient times to soothe a dry cough and sore throat, made with nothing more than pure honey and onion. So let’s walk through how to make it…
Start with one large onion and slice it into thin pieces. Then place the slices into an empty jar.
Note: Make sure your jar has a lid so it can be sealed airtight.
Important: This article is about natural ways to relieve cough and does not replace prescription medications provided by your doctor.
It’s a traditional remedy people have used since ancient times to soothe a dry cough and sore throat, made with nothing more than pure honey and onion. So let’s walk through how to make it…
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| Onion |
1) Choose a large onion
Start with one large onion and slice it into thin pieces. Then place the slices into an empty jar.
Note: Make sure your jar has a lid so it can be sealed airtight.
2) Honey
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| Once the onion is in the jar, it’s time to add the honey of your choice |
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| Honey |
Using a tablespoon, add about 4–5 generous spoonfuls (or adjust as needed—I usually eyeball it). Your goal is to fully cover the onion with honey.
Seal the jar tightly and let it sit overnight so the onion can release its juices. The next morning, strain the mixture and transfer the liquid—which should now have a slightly thicker, syrup-like consistency—into a clean jar.
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The result of the syrup after the onion was strained and transferred into a new jar |
Extra tip for kids
If you want to make the taste milder and more “pleasant” for your little one—or even for yourself—you can dilute it with a bit of water.
Store the jar in the refrigerator and use it morning and night for at least 3 days.
If you want to make the taste milder and more “pleasant” for your little one—or even for yourself—you can dilute it with a bit of water.
Store the jar in the refrigerator and use it morning and night for at least 3 days.
Important: This article is about natural ways to relieve cough and does not replace prescription medications provided by your doctor.
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