Thyme cough syrup made with honey and lemon is a useful homemade cough remedy to have on hand for cold and flu season for dry or wet coughs.This recipe makes about 2 cups.
Put the fresh thyme into a pint mason jar (or another heat-proof container).
Bring the water to a boil, then pour it over the fresh thyme.
Let the infusion steep until the water has cooled to room temperature, then strain out the thyme and stir in the honey.
Stir in the lemon juice. I find the juice of ½ lemon works well, but you can adjust this to your taste preference.
Store the syrup in a covered jar in the refrigerator, and it will keep for 2-4 weeks. To increase the shelf life of this syrup, freeze it in baggies or ice cube trays and then thaw it as needed before use.
Notes
Many kitchen herbs have medicinal uses and could be substituted for thyme, such as sage, rosemary, or oregano. Thyme is especially good as a cough remedy, however.
Take one tablespoon as needed to ease a cough or to soothe a dry and scratchy throat.
This syrup is safe for children ages one and older.
This cough syrup should not be given to children under the age of one due to the raw honey.