It's that time of year! Some very nasty viruses are floating around and if you're one of the unlucky ones that gets kicked in the ribs (or sinuses) by Virus McNastybug, I have a home remedy that as of tonight has worked very well for myself and Pip. I gathered some opinions from friends and quantities from various websites and put together what I thought to be the appropriate amount of both chopped onions and honey.
Click here to read a totally fascinating article on the healing power of onions!
If your two-year old is reluctant to try a strange mixture he or she has never seen before directly off of a spoon, mix it in with some orange juice. The Vitamin C is helpful anyway, as well as the hydration, and it masks the taste of any onion that might be offensive to the toddler. I added 3 tsp. to one full sippy cup of orange juice.
~Ingredients~
1 cup sweet white onion (about 1/2 of a large one), chopped
1/2 cup raw honey
~Directions~
1. Place the onions and honey in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes.
2. Strain the onions and capture the rest of the mixture in a bowl. I simply sat the colander on top of the bowl.
3. Push the onion around a bit and press down with a spoon to squeeze out any extra moisture.
4. What remains in the bowl is your homemade cough and cold syrup! Place in a sealed container and store in the fridge for when you need it!
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