If you are suffering from respiratory issues such as cough, cold, or bronchitis, you know how tough it can be to deal with the symptoms. While there are many over-the-counter medications available, they can often be expensive and have side effects.

However, what if we told you that you can prepare a respiratory syrup at home with natural ingredients? In this article, we will tell you the recipe to make a DIY respiratory syrup and also provide you with a step-by-step video to help you through the process.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need:.

1 cup of organic honey
1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 medium-sized ginger root
1 tablespoon of organic cinnamon powder
1 tablespoon of organic turmeric powder
1 pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Method

Now that you have your ingredients let’s move on to the method of making the syrup:.

Peel the ginger root and grate it finely.
Take a large bowl and add grated ginger, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder and cayenne pepper (optional) to it.
Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
Add organic honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the bowl and mix everything well.
Transfer the mixture to a glass jar and keep it in the refrigerator.
You have your homemade respiratory syrup ready!

Video Tutorial

For those of you who prefer visual instructions, we have prepared a step-by-step video. Feel free to follow along and make your own batch of respiratory syrup.

Usage

So, how do you use the respiratory syrup? Here are our suggestions:.

If you have a cold or cough, take one tablespoon of the syrup every two hours until the symptoms subside.
If you have a sore throat, take one teaspoon of the syrup and gargle with it for about 30 seconds before spitting it out.
If you have a blocked nose, take a tablespoon of the syrup and mix it with hot water. Inhale the steam that comes from the mixture to soothe your nasal passages.

Precautions

While the respiratory syrup is made from natural ingredients, it is still advisable to keep the following precautions in mind:.

The syrup is not recommended for young children, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system. Always consult your doctor before using any home remedies.
If you have any allergies to the ingredients used in the recipe, avoid using the syrup.
Do not consume the syrup in large quantities as it may cause side effects such as nausea and upset stomach.
If you experience any adverse reactions after using the syrup, stop using it immediately and consult your doctor.