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Calculated Shard: 12 (from laksa099)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa012.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-cough-medicine-56268\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-cough-medicine-56268\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/homemade-cough-medicine-56268","crawl_time":1775154692,"first_indexed_time":1562878657,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,food!www,\/recipe\/homemade-cough-medicine-56268 s443","src_root_hash":"3417207280101044412","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Homemade Cough Medicine Recipe - Food.com","meta_descriptions":["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!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"5 recipe photos for\nHomemade Cough Medicine\n \n        Back to full recipe\nRecipes\nLow Protein\n\"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!\"\nReady In:\n5mins\nIngredients:\n5\nYields:\n4-8\ndoses\n1\n⁄\n4\nteaspoon\ncayenne pepper\n1\n⁄\n4\nteaspoon\nground ginger\n1\ntablespoon\nhoney\n1\ntablespoon\napple cider vinegar\n2\ntablespoons\nwater\ndirections\nMix ingredients.\nTake by the teaspoon as often as needed for cough.\nDo not give to infants under 12 months due to the honey (though I doubt you could get them to take it anyway!).\nQuestions & Replies\nHow often can a person take this and is it 1 tbsp. at a time?\nSuggested storage and shelf life?\nWant a Second Helping?\nSign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox.\nTo withdraw your consent or to learn more about your rights, see the\nPrivacy Policy\n.\nI've used variations of this a lot.  I always add fresh minced or crushed garlic as well.  Garlic is a natural antibiotic and anti viral.  I also sometimes add dry mustard or horseradish.  I never add water becauce when the honey is thick, it coats your throat and helps even more.\nThis works great but boy does it have some kick!<br\/><br\/>One thing I've found that works well is to add a small bit of cinnamon. It neutralizes the spice of this a bit and makes it go down nice and smooth.\nAfter four hours of relentless and sleepless night hacking, despite cold medicine and a quarter sleeping pill, I was about to take my husband to the hospital. At 2am I mixed this up (with all fresh ingredients and quality honey) and he was just delirious enough to accept my, \"witch medicine.\" 10 minutes, and no coughing later, he feel gently asleep to mumbles of, \"your spicy honey fixed me....\" Slept through the night soundly and he even asked to bottle up a \"potion\" and take it to work the next morning. Awesome. (I also skipped the water, added extra apple cider vinegar and honey, used minced ginger, and blended it all with an electric wand. Might add a clove of garlic next time. Medicine is not sup. to taste good.)\nI was sceptical about trying this, but really hating to go to the doctor and being desperate for some medicine, I decided to give it a try.  This cough medicine is amazing!  Every time I coughed, I would take a tablespoon of the medicine, and within 3 days, the cough was gone.  Later, I made some for my aunt who was sick.  Same results...within a few days the cough was gone.  Thanks for posting a great recipe and saving me mega bucks that I would have spent for medicine at the pharmacy!\nThis stuff not only works for cough but fever pain and all kinds of other stuff. I now drink it daily with 2 teaspoons of ACV and 16oz water, one to 3 times per day. Earthclinic has alot more information if you are interested in home remedies with ACV=apple cider vinegar. Thank you Daphne for another ACV recipe.\nsee 64 more reviews\nadded more honey. will add less water next time\nRECIPE SUBMITTED BY\n2\nFollowers\n20\nRecipes\n3\nTweaks\nI am a mother, student, breastfeeding counselor, Reiki practitioner and work in a group home.  My family of three lives in North Carolina, near the mountains that I love.  I enjoy cooking, reading, yoga, learning, traveling, and of course, spending time with my family.\nView Full Profile","attrs_markdown":"- Recipes\n  - [Breakfast & Brunch Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/breakfast-brunch-recipes-6514?ref=nav)\n  - [Lunch Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/easy-lunch-recipes-7007?ref=nav)\n  - [Appetizers & Snack Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/top-appetizer-recipes-7009?ref=nav)\n  - [Dinner Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/all-time-best-dinner-recipes-6009?ref=nav)\n  - [Dessert Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/top-dessert-recipes-6930?ref=nav)\n  - [Drink & Cocktail Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/summer-cocktails-drinks-6268?ref=nav)\n  - [Side Dish Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/50-ultimate-side-dishes-6395?ref=nav)\n  - [Grilling & BBQ Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/summer-grilling-6564?ref=nav)\n  - [Microwave Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/25-microwave-meals-for-busy-moms-6088?ref=nav)\n  - 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[Low Protein](https:\/\/www.food.com\/topic\/low-protein)\n# Homemade Cough Medicine\n[69](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/homemade-cough-medicine-56268#reviews)\n\n[Community Pick](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/all\/popular)\n\n[![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/fruit-kebab.png)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/42586)\n\nSubmitted by [Daphne2002](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/42586)\n\n\"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!\"\n\nsave\n\n[Download](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/homemade-cough-medicine-56268\/as-image \"Download\")\n\nPrint\n\nShare\n\nI Made This\n\n![photo by May I Have That Rec](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_744,ar_5:4\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/aNx0TY1mSjmrjpG3R6mA_DSC_0005.JPG) ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_860,ar_3:2\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/aNx0TY1mSjmrjpG3R6mA_DSC_0005.JPG)\n\nphoto by May I Have That Rec ![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/taco.png)\n\n![photo by May I Have That Rec](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_20,ar_5:4\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/hZHHMWHQxesJY6uYflif_cough%2520medicine.JPG) ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_200,ar_3:2\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/hZHHMWHQxesJY6uYflif_cough%2520medicine.JPG)\n\n![photo by May I Have That Rec](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_20,ar_5:4\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/K9kqK82DQEGBBXOztJhT_cough%2520medicine.JPG) ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_200,ar_3:2\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/K9kqK82DQEGBBXOztJhT_cough%2520medicine.JPG)\n\n![photo by Trixyinaz](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_20,ar_5:4\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/picCuIqNu.jpg) ![photo by Trixyinaz](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_200,ar_3:2\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/picCuIqNu.jpg)\n\n![photo by Trixyinaz](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_20,ar_5:4\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/picl66c1o.jpg) ![photo by Trixyinaz](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_200,ar_3:2\/v1\/img\/recipes\/56\/26\/8\/picl66c1o.jpg)\n\nReady In:\n\n5mins\n\nIngredients:\n\n5\n\nYields:\n\n4-8 doses\n\nNutrition information\n\n## ingredients\nUnits: US\n\n- 1⁄4  teaspoon [cayenne pepper](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/cayenne-pepper-320)\n- 1⁄4  teaspoon [ground ginger](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/ginger-166)\n- 1   tablespoon [honey](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/honey-155)\n- 1   tablespoon [apple cider vinegar](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/cider-vinegar-525)\n- 2   tablespoons [water](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/water-459)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## directions\n- Mix ingredients.\n- Take by the teaspoon as often as needed for cough.\n- Do not give to infants under 12 months due to the honey (though I doubt you could get them to take it anyway!).\n\n## Questions & Replies\n![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/drink.png)\n\nSign In\n\nto Ask a Question\n\n1. [![](https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/v6.0\/10155579446488323\/picture?type=square)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/2002006962)\n   \n   How often can a person take this and is it 1 tbsp. at a time?\n   \n   [Pat D.](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/2002006962)\n   \n   Reply\n2. [![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/pasta.png)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/2000639027)\n   \n   Suggested storage and shelf life?\n   \n   [Sarah C.](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/2000639027)\n   \n   Reply\n   \n   See 1 Reply\n\nAdvertisement\n\nWant a Second Helping?\n\nSign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox.\n\nBy entering your email address, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https:\/\/corporate.discovery.com\/visitor-agreement\/) and acknowledge the [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.wbdprivacy.com\/policycenter\/b2c\/). 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At 2am I mixed this up (with all fresh ingredients and quality honey) and he was just delirious enough to accept my, \"witch medicine.\" 10 minutes, and no coughing later, he feel gently asleep to mumbles of, \"your spicy honey fixed me....\" Slept through the night soundly and he even asked to bottle up a \"potion\" and take it to work the next morning. Awesome. (I also skipped the water, added extra apple cider vinegar and honey, used minced ginger, and blended it all with an electric wand. Might add a clove of garlic next time. Medicine is not sup. to taste good.)\n   \n   [solbeam](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/1867969)\n   \n   Reply\n   \n   6\n4. [![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1\/v1\/food_avatar\/40911976\/Ga1zcRbDTLyNMLQLg35x_xena.jpg)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/47510)\n   \n   I was sceptical about trying this, but really hating to go to the doctor and being desperate for some medicine, I decided to give it a try. This cough medicine is amazing! Every time I coughed, I would take a tablespoon of the medicine, and within 3 days, the cough was gone. Later, I made some for my aunt who was sick. Same results...within a few days the cough was gone. Thanks for posting a great recipe and saving me mega bucks that I would have spent for medicine at the pharmacy\\!\n   \n   [Dreamgoddess](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/47510)\n   \n   Reply\n   \n   5\n5. [![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/drink.png)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/1348665)\n   \n   This stuff not only works for cough but fever pain and all kinds of other stuff. I now drink it daily with 2 teaspoons of ACV and 16oz water, one to 3 times per day. Earthclinic has alot more information if you are interested in home remedies with ACV=apple cider vinegar. 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Garlic is a natural antibiotic and anti viral. I also sometimes add dry mustard or horseradish. I never add water becauce when the honey is thick, it coats your throat and helps even more.\n2. [![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/pie.png)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/2873132)\n   \n   This works great but boy does it have some kick!\\<br\/\\>\\<br\/\\>One thing I've found that works well is to add a small bit of cinnamon. It neutralizes the spice of this a bit and makes it go down nice and smooth.\n3. [![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/drink.png)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/1867969)\n   \n   After four hours of relentless and sleepless night hacking, despite cold medicine and a quarter sleeping pill, I was about to take my husband to the hospital. At 2am I mixed this up (with all fresh ingredients and quality honey) and he was just delirious enough to accept my, \"witch medicine.\" 10 minutes, and no coughing later, he feel gently asleep to mumbles of, \"your spicy honey fixed me....\" Slept through the night soundly and he even asked to bottle up a \"potion\" and take it to work the next morning. Awesome. (I also skipped the water, added extra apple cider vinegar and honey, used minced ginger, and blended it all with an electric wand. Might add a clove of garlic next time. Medicine is not sup. to taste good.)\n4. [![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1\/v1\/food_avatar\/40911976\/Ga1zcRbDTLyNMLQLg35x_xena.jpg)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/47510)\n   \n   I was sceptical about trying this, but really hating to go to the doctor and being desperate for some medicine, I decided to give it a try. This cough medicine is amazing! Every time I coughed, I would take a tablespoon of the medicine, and within 3 days, the cough was gone. Later, I made some for my aunt who was sick. Same results...within a few days the cough was gone. Thanks for posting a great recipe and saving me mega bucks that I would have spent for medicine at the pharmacy\\!\n5. [![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/drink.png)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/1348665)\n   \n   This stuff not only works for cough but fever pain and all kinds of other stuff. I now drink it daily with 2 teaspoons of ACV and 16oz water, one to 3 times per day. Earthclinic has alot more information if you are interested in home remedies with ACV=apple cider vinegar. Thank you Daphne for another ACV recipe.\n\nsee 64 more reviews\n\n1. 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Boilerpipe Text	5 recipe photos for Homemade Cough Medicine Back to full recipe Recipes Low Protein "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!" Ready In: 5mins Ingredients: 5 Yields: 4-8 doses 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons water directions 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!). Questions & Replies How often can a person take this and is it 1 tbsp. at a time? Suggested storage and shelf life? Want a Second Helping? Sign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox. To withdraw your consent or to learn more about your rights, see the Privacy Policy . I've used variations of this a lot. I always add fresh minced or crushed garlic as well. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and anti viral. I also sometimes add dry mustard or horseradish. I never add water becauce when the honey is thick, it coats your throat and helps even more. This works great but boy does it have some kick!<br/><br/>One thing I've found that works well is to add a small bit of cinnamon. It neutralizes the spice of this a bit and makes it go down nice and smooth. After four hours of relentless and sleepless night hacking, despite cold medicine and a quarter sleeping pill, I was about to take my husband to the hospital. At 2am I mixed this up (with all fresh ingredients and quality honey) and he was just delirious enough to accept my, "witch medicine." 10 minutes, and no coughing later, he feel gently asleep to mumbles of, "your spicy honey fixed me...." Slept through the night soundly and he even asked to bottle up a "potion" and take it to work the next morning. Awesome. (I also skipped the water, added extra apple cider vinegar and honey, used minced ginger, and blended it all with an electric wand. Might add a clove of garlic next time. Medicine is not sup. to taste good.) I was sceptical about trying this, but really hating to go to the doctor and being desperate for some medicine, I decided to give it a try. This cough medicine is amazing! Every time I coughed, I would take a tablespoon of the medicine, and within 3 days, the cough was gone. Later, I made some for my aunt who was sick. Same results...within a few days the cough was gone. Thanks for posting a great recipe and saving me mega bucks that I would have spent for medicine at the pharmacy! This stuff not only works for cough but fever pain and all kinds of other stuff. I now drink it daily with 2 teaspoons of ACV and 16oz water, one to 3 times per day. Earthclinic has alot more information if you are interested in home remedies with ACV=apple cider vinegar. Thank you Daphne for another ACV recipe. see 64 more reviews added more honey. will add less water next time RECIPE SUBMITTED BY 2 Followers 20 Recipes 3 Tweaks I am a mother, student, breastfeeding counselor, Reiki practitioner and work in a group home. My family of three lives in North Carolina, near the mountains that I love. I enjoy cooking, reading, yoga, learning, traveling, and of course, spending time with my family. View Full Profile
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[Low Protein](https://www.food.com/topic/low-protein) # Homemade Cough Medicine [69](https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-cough-medicine-56268#reviews) [Community Pick](https://www.food.com/recipe/all/popular) [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/fruit-kebab.png)](https://www.food.com/user/42586) Submitted by [Daphne2002](https://www.food.com/user/42586) "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!" save [Download](https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-cough-medicine-56268/as-image "Download") Print Share I Made This ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_744,ar_5:4/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/aNx0TY1mSjmrjpG3R6mA_DSC_0005.JPG) ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_860,ar_3:2/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/aNx0TY1mSjmrjpG3R6mA_DSC_0005.JPG) photo by May I Have That Rec ![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/taco.png) ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_20,ar_5:4/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/hZHHMWHQxesJY6uYflif_cough%2520medicine.JPG) ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_200,ar_3:2/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/hZHHMWHQxesJY6uYflif_cough%2520medicine.JPG) ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_20,ar_5:4/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/K9kqK82DQEGBBXOztJhT_cough%2520medicine.JPG) ![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_200,ar_3:2/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/K9kqK82DQEGBBXOztJhT_cough%2520medicine.JPG) ![photo by Trixyinaz](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_20,ar_5:4/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/picCuIqNu.jpg) ![photo by Trixyinaz](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_200,ar_3:2/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/picCuIqNu.jpg) ![photo by Trixyinaz](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_20,ar_5:4/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/picl66c1o.jpg) ![photo by Trixyinaz](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_200,ar_3:2/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/picl66c1o.jpg) Ready In: 5mins Ingredients: 5 Yields: 4-8 doses Nutrition information ## ingredients Units: US - 1⁄4 teaspoon [cayenne pepper](https://www.food.com/about/cayenne-pepper-320) - 1⁄4 teaspoon [ground ginger](https://www.food.com/about/ginger-166) - 1 tablespoon [honey](https://www.food.com/about/honey-155) - 1 tablespoon [apple cider vinegar](https://www.food.com/about/cider-vinegar-525) - 2 tablespoons [water](https://www.food.com/about/water-459) Advertisement ## directions - 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!). ## Questions & Replies ![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/drink.png) Sign In to Ask a Question 1. [![](https://graph.facebook.com/v6.0/10155579446488323/picture?type=square)](https://www.food.com/user/2002006962) How often can a person take this and is it 1 tbsp. at a time? [Pat D.](https://www.food.com/user/2002006962) Reply 2. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/pasta.png)](https://www.food.com/user/2000639027) Suggested storage and shelf life? [Sarah C.](https://www.food.com/user/2000639027) Reply See 1 Reply Advertisement Want a Second Helping? Sign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox. By entering your email address, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/) and acknowledge the [Privacy Policy](https://www.wbdprivacy.com/policycenter/b2c/). 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[![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/pie.png)](https://www.food.com/user/2873132) This works great but boy does it have some kick!\<br/\>\<br/\>One thing I've found that works well is to add a small bit of cinnamon. It neutralizes the spice of this a bit and makes it go down nice and smooth. [DusmaN](https://www.food.com/user/2873132) Reply 6 3. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/drink.png)](https://www.food.com/user/1867969) After four hours of relentless and sleepless night hacking, despite cold medicine and a quarter sleeping pill, I was about to take my husband to the hospital. At 2am I mixed this up (with all fresh ingredients and quality honey) and he was just delirious enough to accept my, "witch medicine." 10 minutes, and no coughing later, he feel gently asleep to mumbles of, "your spicy honey fixed me...." Slept through the night soundly and he even asked to bottle up a "potion" and take it to work the next morning. Awesome. (I also skipped the water, added extra apple cider vinegar and honey, used minced ginger, and blended it all with an electric wand. Might add a clove of garlic next time. Medicine is not sup. to taste good.) [solbeam](https://www.food.com/user/1867969) Reply 6 4. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/food_avatar/40911976/Ga1zcRbDTLyNMLQLg35x_xena.jpg)](https://www.food.com/user/47510) I was sceptical about trying this, but really hating to go to the doctor and being desperate for some medicine, I decided to give it a try. This cough medicine is amazing! Every time I coughed, I would take a tablespoon of the medicine, and within 3 days, the cough was gone. Later, I made some for my aunt who was sick. Same results...within a few days the cough was gone. Thanks for posting a great recipe and saving me mega bucks that I would have spent for medicine at the pharmacy\! [Dreamgoddess](https://www.food.com/user/47510) Reply 5 5. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/drink.png)](https://www.food.com/user/1348665) This stuff not only works for cough but fever pain and all kinds of other stuff. I now drink it daily with 2 teaspoons of ACV and 16oz water, one to 3 times per day. Earthclinic has alot more information if you are interested in home remedies with ACV=apple cider vinegar. Thank you Daphne for another ACV recipe. [No likey clean-up](https://www.food.com/user/1348665) Reply 3 see 64 more reviews Advertisement ### Tweaks 1. 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Readable Markdown	5 recipe photos for [Homemade Cough Medicine](https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-cough-medicine-56268#recipe) [Back to full recipe](https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-cough-medicine-56268#recipe) [![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_960/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/aNx0TY1mSjmrjpG3R6mA_DSC_0005.JPG)](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_iw/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/aNx0TY1mSjmrjpG3R6mA_DSC_0005.JPG) [![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_960/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/hZHHMWHQxesJY6uYflif_cough%2520medicine.JPG)](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_iw/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/hZHHMWHQxesJY6uYflif_cough%2520medicine.JPG) [![photo by May I Have That Rec](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_960/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/K9kqK82DQEGBBXOztJhT_cough%2520medicine.JPG)](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_iw/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/K9kqK82DQEGBBXOztJhT_cough%2520medicine.JPG) [![photo by Trixyinaz](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_960/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/picCuIqNu.jpg)](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_iw/v1/img/recipes/56/26/8/picCuIqNu.jpg) 1. [Recipes](https://www.food.com/recipes) 2. [Low Protein](https://www.food.com/topic/low-protein) [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/fruit-kebab.png)](https://www.food.com/user/42586) "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!" Ready In:5mins Ingredients:5 Yields: 4-8 doses - 1⁄4 teaspoon [cayenne pepper](https://www.food.com/about/cayenne-pepper-320) - 1⁄4 teaspoon [ground ginger](https://www.food.com/about/ginger-166) - 1 tablespoon [honey](https://www.food.com/about/honey-155) - 1 tablespoon [apple cider vinegar](https://www.food.com/about/cider-vinegar-525) - 2 tablespoons [water](https://www.food.com/about/water-459) directions - 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!). ## Questions & Replies ![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/drink.png) 1. [![](https://graph.facebook.com/v6.0/10155579446488323/picture?type=square)](https://www.food.com/user/2002006962) How often can a person take this and is it 1 tbsp. at a time? 2. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/pasta.png)](https://www.food.com/user/2000639027) Suggested storage and shelf life? Want a Second Helping? Sign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox. To withdraw your consent or to learn more about your rights, see the [Privacy Policy](https://www.wbdprivacy.com/policycenter/b2c/). 1. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/food_avatar/40952087/pECHyHfDS4GV1beu0Z8b_617536088456947.jpg)](https://www.food.com/user/31420) I've used variations of this a lot. I always add fresh minced or crushed garlic as well. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and anti viral. I also sometimes add dry mustard or horseradish. I never add water becauce when the honey is thick, it coats your throat and helps even more. 2. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/pie.png)](https://www.food.com/user/2873132) This works great but boy does it have some kick!\<br/\>\<br/\>One thing I've found that works well is to add a small bit of cinnamon. It neutralizes the spice of this a bit and makes it go down nice and smooth. 3. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/drink.png)](https://www.food.com/user/1867969) After four hours of relentless and sleepless night hacking, despite cold medicine and a quarter sleeping pill, I was about to take my husband to the hospital. At 2am I mixed this up (with all fresh ingredients and quality honey) and he was just delirious enough to accept my, "witch medicine." 10 minutes, and no coughing later, he feel gently asleep to mumbles of, "your spicy honey fixed me...." Slept through the night soundly and he even asked to bottle up a "potion" and take it to work the next morning. Awesome. (I also skipped the water, added extra apple cider vinegar and honey, used minced ginger, and blended it all with an electric wand. Might add a clove of garlic next time. Medicine is not sup. to taste good.) 4. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/food_avatar/40911976/Ga1zcRbDTLyNMLQLg35x_xena.jpg)](https://www.food.com/user/47510) I was sceptical about trying this, but really hating to go to the doctor and being desperate for some medicine, I decided to give it a try. This cough medicine is amazing! Every time I coughed, I would take a tablespoon of the medicine, and within 3 days, the cough was gone. Later, I made some for my aunt who was sick. Same results...within a few days the cough was gone. Thanks for posting a great recipe and saving me mega bucks that I would have spent for medicine at the pharmacy\! 5. [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_70,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/drink.png)](https://www.food.com/user/1348665) This stuff not only works for cough but fever pain and all kinds of other stuff. I now drink it daily with 2 teaspoons of ACV and 16oz water, one to 3 times per day. Earthclinic has alot more information if you are interested in home remedies with ACV=apple cider vinegar. Thank you Daphne for another ACV recipe. see 64 more reviews 1. 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