1. Homemade Lemon, Ginger, Garlic, and Cinnamon Syrup
Great for persistent cough and scratchy throat.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 1 small piece of ginger (5–7 slices)
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon powdered)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey (optional, but helps A LOT)
- 200 ml water
Preparation
- Boil the water with ginger and cinnamon for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the crushed garlic.
- Wait 5 minutes and add the lemon juice and honey.
- Strain and drink while still warm.
Directions
- 2 to 3 times a day, especially before bed.
2. Strong Ginger Tea with Cinnamon and Lemon (No Garlic)
Recommended for dry cough, flu, and congestion.
Ingredients
- 1 piece of ginger (6 slices)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Honey to taste
- 250 ml water
Preparation
- Boil the ginger and cinnamon for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add the lemon, and sweeten with honey.
- Drink hot.
3. Warm Water with Lemon, Garlic, and Honey
Antiseptic — great for those with a lot of mucus.
Ingredients
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 150 ml warm water (not hot)
Preparation
- Mix everything in the warm water.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes and drink.
Tip: Raw garlic acts as a stronger natural antibacterial.
4. Morning “Shot” for Cough, Immunity, and Throat
Concentrated and very effective.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 1/2 grated garlic clove
- A pinch of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Preparation
Mix everything and drink all at once in the morning.
⚠️ Important notes
- Avoid honey for children under 1 year old.
- If the cough lasts more than 7 days, you have a high fever, shortness of breath, or wheezing, seek medical attention.
- These recipes are complementary and do not replace medical treatment when necessary.
