Homemade Sage Syrup

This year I’m truly trying to prepare for fall + winter months ahead of time - stocking up on canning goods, creating herbal remedies & also preparing my heart for the seasons to come in the last length of the year.

This is a new recipe I tried as I’m getting more + more curious about herbalism, and I’m excited to add it my holistic wellness regime.

The original recipe was created by Herbalism Roots + I went off of their rendition - though I doubled the amounts of everything to create a larger stock.

The benefits of sage, honey + apple cider vinegar are wide & vast, creating the perfect combination to combat the common cold, cough, or sore throat you may experience in the cooler months of the year.

I collected fresh sage leaves from our herb garden, washing + drying prior to use, as I readied the other ingredients to ensure for a smooth process.

Ingredients

1 heaping teaspoon dried sage leaves or 2 heaping teaspoons fresh sage leaves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon honey

500 ml water (about 2 ¼ cups)

Apple cider vinegar

The Method

Put water and chopped sage in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, cover and lower the temperature to maintain a simmer.

Simmer for 30 minutes.

Strain into a measuring cup and add an equal quantity of the apple cider vinegar and mix. For example, if you are left with 2 cups strained liquid, add 2 cups apple cider vinegar.

Add honey and mix well.

Store in clean, tight-sealing bottles in a cool, dark location.

To Use:

This cough syrup can be taken when necessary. For adults, take one teaspoon. For children, take ½ a teaspoon. Always consult with a health care professional before taking any herbal medicine.

Benefits of Ingredients

Sage: has been widely used as a natural remedy for a variety of health problems affecting the mouth, throat, and lungs. It is an effective cough suppressant and anti-inflammatory (which helps fight a sore throat).

Honey: in several studies, honey has been proven to be as effective as a common cough suppressant ingredient, dextromethorphan, in typical over-the-counter doses. It also acts as a sore throat soother, coating the throat and warding off irritation.

Apple cider vinegar: ACV has been used to treat dry coughs and the sore throats that result. Vinegar has a soothing effect on the throat, which helps reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

*original content from Herbalism Roots