Cough can be very persistent and bothersome and can last for a very long time in both children and adults. When it comes to children, natural plant-based syrups are most commonly consumed, but even though the label says all ingredients are natural, there is always at least one unknown ingredient.

The best cough syrup is the one you make it by yourself , containing  natural ingredients found  in almost every household. You can prepare it in the easiest possible way and it will take a very short time for its preparation. The main ingredients are honey, dried sage and lemon juice.

This syrup not only does it  relieve persistent cough and helps  curing  sore throat  it also acts as an antipyretic due to sage’s antibacterial properties.

Sage

Sage is considered to be one of the most healing plants on the planet. Its Latin name is Salvia officinalis. The name’s origin is derived from the word “salvare” which means “save” or “heal”.

Sage is definitely one of the plants everyone should have at their disposal at home  as part of their  first aid kit.It has antibacterial and antifungal activities. It soothes, refreshes, invigorates, and  helps in  treating pain and fever.

This plant is an excellent tool for blood filtering and mucus release from the body. It strengthens the cardiovascular system, stimulates circulation and acts against inflammation and bleeding.

Studies have shown that sage can lower the  levels of glucose in the blood, which makes it useful in fighting  diabetes. It has recently been shown that sage improves memory and is effective against Alzheimer’s disease.

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