My parents have been using this all-natural method to make their own cough syrup since I can remember. Turnips and honey have awesome natural antibiotic qualities to them. When they meld together, they make a fantastic medicine. This is just as effective as store-bought syrups for cough and congestion, yet it has no side effects. You can keep refilling the turnip with honey to make more of the medicine.
You can use a large turnip and cut it in half, or you can use a small turnip and scoop out the top.
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Very neat! I will keep this in mind, thank you.
You're welcome! :)
Is it a turnip or a swede as we call them in the U.K. rutabaga in the U.S
I'm pretty sure it is a turnip, looking at the pictures.
Hi there! It's a turnip! :)
Love the idea of all natural
Me too! Works like a charm, too!
Does this cough syrup need to be refrigerated, and also how long will it last?
No, you just make it as needed. So you put a dollop of honey inside to let it sweat at room temperature, then you drink it. If you're only going to need a bit, then just make a bit.
My mother used to put slices of turnip, which are sweeter naturally, into bowl, covered with sugar, then alternate with more of each. It was kept in the pantry. It certainly worked. Turnips, by the way, are purple and white.
Failing that, she'd use swede. Swedes are bigger, but worked just as well. Swedes are usually what you get in summer, and through to spring, brownish purple in colour. The skins of both are edible, make great stock and are used in proper Pease Pudding.
I'm also going to remember this next time it's needed. I really love natural things like this as they are healthier for us without any side effects as you said. Thank you for this :)
You're very welcome! I hope you never need it, as I hope you always stay in tip top shape, but when you naturally do, I think you'll love its fast-soothing effect! :)
nature is number one
Dextromethorphan Hbr is a very good cough medication. When it came on the market years ago, you could get a box of the little pills for about a dollar plus. Recently, I checked with the pharmacy to see if they still carried it. They still do. The cheapest preparation they had was a small bottle of liquid for $27.00. No Go!
I will try your honey and turnip. Thanks for the post.
Do you refrigerate the turnip when you use it, so it can be used again
How many times can the turnip be used before a new one is needed?
This syrup is so good , i make it which i have cough cold
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