This chest cold remedy became part of my protocol last year. My son is prone to coughs and this glycerin tincture was great to have on hand. I often hear from parents that they aren't using natural remedies because they just don't have it on hand when they need it. This is why it's necessary to be prepared ahead of time (Reminds me of something I heard over and over growing up – “a girl scout is always prepared!”).
There are a number of pre-made natural cough syrups that you can buy at a health food store or online. Many of them still have some ingredients in them I do not like so I usually make my own. I like having the control of what ingredients are in the remedies I give my children.
Making herbal remedies at home is a lot easier then you think. It's not much more complicated then brewing a cup of tea. I'll walk you through it.
Herbs for Cough & Chest Cold Remedy
This is the herb mixture I use to make this remedy. Simply measure out the herbs and put them into a mason jar.Continue Reading