Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe (Honey, Calendula, Mullein, & More)
Most cough syrup formulas use elderberry, and although it is delicious, we wanted to make something featuring some of the other beautiful and supportive herbs available. This elderberry-free cough syrup recipe is thinner than most commercially available cough syrups due to the use of honey instead of sugar.
You will need the following ingredients:
¼ cup calendula flowers
¼ cup mullein leaf
2 tbsp osha root
1 tbsp wild cherry bark
1 cup water
¼ cup honey
In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Using low heat, bring to just below a simmer and maintain that temperature for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and strain using cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve. Allow to cool prior to using syrup. Store in fridge, using 1 tsp at a time as needed.