Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe with Daikon and Honey
This Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe is a whole-food remedy made from only two natural ingredients: daikon and honey! Are you experiencing a dry cough? If yes, give this one a try!
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Honey and daikon (Japanese radish) pair up nicely, and this old-fashioned cough syrup recipe will naturally ease a sore throat and persistent cough. You can try this for a healthier option than store-bought cough syrup. It’s a simple and effective solution for your well-being.
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Natural Cough Syrup:
How To Make Homemade Cough Syrup: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! You can go to the printable recipe card below for all the detailed ingredients and instructions.
Step 1
Put dice cut daikon in a small glass jar and pour honey.
Step 2
Close the lid and let it sit for one hour or more.
30 Mins Later
While it sits, the natural syrup forms as the water from the daikon comes out.
1 Hour later
The daikon will become smaller and crunchier as you leave, like pickles.
Once the daikon has released its moisture completely, it’s ready for consumption. Enjoy the syrup by scooping 2-3 teaspoons, or mix it with hot water or herbal tea for a comforting warmth. You can also add a splash of fresh lemon juice or a hint of ground ginger for an extra layer of flavor.
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Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe with Daikon and Honey
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- 1 Weck mold jars 250ml
Instructions
- Peel the daikon, dice it into small pieces, and put them in a jar.
- Pour honey over the daikon, cover the jar, and allow it to infuse for at least one hour or overnight.
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Notes
- Storage: 5 days in the refrigerator
- Remove the daikon from the jar after one day, as it may acquire a subtle astringency.
- The remaining daikon is crunchy and sweet, so don’t discard it! Enjoy it as a side dish or a tasty snack.
- *Babies younger than 1-year-old should not be given honey.
Bonjour,combien de temps se garde cette préparation s’il vous plaît ? Au frigo ? À température ambiante?merci
Hi Peg, thanks for your comment. Let the syrup sit in the fridge for 1 to 3 hours before drinking. You can store it in the fridge for about five days. I hope this helps!
Where can I buy the Daikon?
Hi Molly, if you can’t find daikon at your local grocery store, try to find it at local Asian grocery stores and farmer’s markets. You can also substitute it with white turnips. I hope you can find it!
It’s not bad and it works 😊 helped me a lot with my cough today. Thank you.
Hi Simona, thanks for trying the syrup! It’s a natural way to remedy your throat and we love it!