We would not suggest making this pine needle cough syrup if word of mouth was not so positive. The pluses truly outnumber the minuses and the ingredients are natural and cheap and/or free! Take a look below:

The Ingredients
The potency of pine needle cough syrup is only matched by its simplicity. To make this homemade medicine, all you need is:
¼ cup of pine needles (specifically from the Eastern White Pine)
½ cup of filtered water
½ cup of raw honey (preferably from a local source)

Directions
Step One – Pour the water and pine needles into a pot and bring the water to a gentle boil. Allow the ingredients to boil for 10 minutes, or until the needles have turned brown and water has adopted a greenish-yellowish hue.
Step Two – Strain the needles out of the water, and replace the water back into the pot.

Step Three – Add the honey into pot, and bring the water to a boil. Continue to boil the ingredients until the liquid transforms into a syrup-like consistency.

Step Four – Once the liquid has thickened, pour into a resealable glass jar and allow it to cool.

Then, when needed to control your cough and soothe throat and lung irritation, consume one to two teaspoons as needed. Be certain to refrigerate the cough syrup between uses. Soon you will feel the relief and wonder how it was possible you never heard of this “old fashion” medicine before. Remember, Knowledge Weighs Nothing!

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