How to Use Honeyed Ginger to Fight Colds and Coughs

The concoction of honey and ginger has been proven to be an excellent home remedy for colds, coughs and other respiratory conditions. Both have anti-oxidant properties that boost your body’s immunity, enabling it to fight colds or cough infections.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3/4 cup honey
• ½ cup fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

Honeyed Ginger Syrup

1. Pour the water into a pan and bring it to a boil.

2. Add the ginger root and continue boiling until the brew is reduced by half (1 pint). Stir in the honey.

3. Pour the concoction into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

4. Take a teaspoon of your herbal syrup three times a day.

.Honeyed Ginger Tea

5. Pour the water into a pan and bring to a boil.

6. Roughly chop up the ginger root and add the pieces to the water. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

7. Strain the herbal brew into a mug. Stir in the honey.

8. Drink a cup up to three times a day.

Honeyed Ginger Infusion

9. Pour the honey into a pan, and warm it over low heat until it thins out. Add the sliced ginger and stir for 3-5 minutes.

10. Pour the honey and ginger into an airtight container and cover. Let steep for 3 weeks.

11. Eat your 3 to 4 slices three times a day. Alternatively, stir a tablespoon into a cup of hot water for a steaming cup of herbal tea.

12. Store the remaining honeyed ginger in a refrigerator for up to a year.

Tips & Warnings

• When preparing your ginger, peel it as thinly as possible to retain as much of its volatile oil as possible.
• Store your ginger in a dry area to prevent it from sprouting.
• Any herbal remedies must only be used in consultation with your doctor or other licensed health practitioner.
• Ginger should not be taken by anyone with inflammatory bowel disease, gallstones, ulcers or blocked intestines.

[Amin]

on 10/5/2008 We use fresh ginger quite often in the kitchen and will try your recipes next time we have a cold.
Your tips and warnings contain very useful information.
Thank you for all!

[organicsteph]

on 4/29/2008 I LOVE the syrup recipe!