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All Natural Pineapple Cough Syrup

All natural pineapple cough syrup is easy to make and is a time honored home remedy to fight colds and flu, but does it work? Let's find out!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 slices of fresh pineapple, peel removed, but core intact. This is about 3 cups.
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper omit or reduce for children
  • a thumb sized piece of fresh ginger peeled and sliced or rough chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

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  1. Give the pineapple a rough chop, including the core, which is not only edible but particularly healthy.
  2. Blend everything up in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  3. Use as is, or push the mixture through a mesh strainer to get a smoother syrup.
  4. Keep in the refrigerator and take as needed. Will keep for up to a week.

Notes

  • Do not give to children younger than one year old.
  • Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if a cough:
  • lasts longer than 4 days
  • brings up blood or thick greenish-yellow phlegm
  • causes breathing difficulties