Sunflowers are an excellent remedy for dry coughs and for soothing asthma attacks. If you are an asthmatic, eat a handful of seeds each day. They are useful to give to children or adults and, if the asthma is triggered by stress – keep a few on hand for a soothing snack.
If you have asthmatics in the family, or it is flu and cough season, make a bottle of this syrup. I find it only keeps for about a month so make it as required. I also store it in the fridge which prolongs its life a bit more.
Sunflower Cough Syrup
A wonderful soothing syrup that is safe enough for children. Exceptional for dry coughs and asthma. It doesn't have a long shelf life, so make as needed. It will keep about a month in the fridge
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds
- 2 cups Water
- 4 Tbsp Brown sugar or molasses
Instructions
- Place ½ Cup Sunflower seeds into a pot with 2 cups of water.
- Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes, or until reduced to half.
- Strain and add 4 Tablespoons of brown sugar or molasses
- Stir until dissolved.
- Bring to the boil and boil fast for 2 minutes
- Allow to cool, and then pour into a glass bottle
- Label and store in a cool place.
- Take 1-2 teaspoons 3 times a day for coughs or asthma
- Children can also take this syrup, use half the dose.