Best 3 Warm Cough And Flu Remedy Recipes

When it comes to combating the discomfort of a warm cough and flu, turning to natural remedies can provide soothing relief. These remedies harness the power of wholesome ingredients to alleviate symptoms like sore throat, congestion, and aches. Whether you prefer a comforting herbal tea, a soothing soup, or a revitalizing juice, there are numerous options to explore. This article will guide you through a selection of effective warm cough and flu remedies, helping you find the perfect recipe to ease your symptoms and promote overall well-being.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

WARM COUGH AND FLU REMEDY

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This is a cough and flu remedy I came up with while fighting bronchitis and resultant asthma. My throat was terribly sore and it was painful to cough. I was tired of drinking tea and while the prescription medication was doing it's job, I still felt terrible. I came up with this concoction of spices, honey, and molasses on my own as a homemade non-medicated alternative to Thera-Flu. I'm no herbalist, but cinnamon and cloves are considered warming spices. Honey is a natural expectorant and will thin mucus, supposedly. Lemon soothes and molasses supposedly helps to relieve muscle spasms, especially constricted airways like asthma. I don't know whether it works or not, but I gave it to my mom, who is a medical doctor and thought I was nuts, but even she agreed that it soothed her symptoms. If it does nothing else, I hope it will warm your soul as it has mine and my mom's when we were feeling awful. Remember no honey for children under two. You can use sugar, maple syrup, or cane syrup if you can get your hands on that.

Provided by UrbanYogaMommy

Categories Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups, 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup ginger, freshly grated
1 tablespoon lemon zest (a few strips of the zest of about 1/4 of a lemon using a vegetable peeler)
1 stick cinnamon, about 2-inches
5 whole cloves
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon molasses

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, lemon juice, ginger, lemon zest, cinnamon and cloves and bring to a boil. Once it is boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, add honey and molasses, stir thoroughly, allow to steep 10 minutes.
Strain and serve warm or hot.
Strain remainder into a jar and refrigerate, heat to serve. I advise against leaving the the ginger and spices in the liquid as it is quite strong and spicy, but there is no harm in leaving them doing so and straining before consuming. You might want to add some extra honey or dilute it a bit, however, as the spices will have intensified.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 21.4, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 27.8, Protein 1

ULTIMATE COLD RELIEF HOME REMEDY TEA

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If you feel it coming on drink lots of this. It can't hurt, and seems to have some effect clearing nasal passages. You may hate it at first, but by the end of the first cup you may want to make more. Breath the steam in deeply. Drink it as much or as often as possible while fighting off your cold. You can substitute balsamic vinegar for the apple cider vinegar

Provided by T. Robert Bruse

Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Hot

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 ounces water, or as needed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed

Steps:

Combine water, vinegar, honey, cinnamon stick, and garlic in a small saucepan. Heat to 100 degrees F (38 degrees C); remove from heat and pour into a mug.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

HOMEMADE COUGH MEDICINE

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This is a home remedy for that horrible cough that you just can't get rid of, and best of all: you probably already have all of the ingredients!

Provided by Daphne2002

Categories Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 4-8 doses

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Mix ingredients.
Take by the teaspoon as often as needed for cough.
Do not give to infants under 12 months due to the honey (though I doubt you could get them to take it anyway!).

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh ingredients provide the best flavor and nutrients.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make cough and flu remedies, so feel free to try different ingredients and combinations until you find one that you like.
Be consistent with your treatment. Taking your cough and flu remedy regularly will help to improve your symptoms faster.
Drink plenty of fluids. Staying hydrated is important for overall health, and it can also help to relieve cough and flu symptoms.
Get plenty of rest. Rest is essential for healing, so make sure to get plenty of sleep when you're sick.

Conclusion:

There are many different ways to make a warm cough and flu remedy. The recipes in this article are just a few examples of what you can try. If you're looking for a natural way to relieve your cough and flu symptoms, be sure to give one of these recipes a try.

Remember, these remedies are not a substitute for medical care. If your symptoms are severe or do not improve with home treatment, be sure to see a doctor.