This is such a simple and effective cough syrup and will keep indefinitely as honey is an excellent preserve.

Ingredients

• 1 cup or more of fresh, organic sage leaves

• 1 cup or more of raw honey, preferably local 

• a clean jar or glass container that can be sealed tightly and can hold at least 12 oz

Instructions

• Wash and dry your sage very thoroughly.

• Trim the leaves from their stems.

• Pack the sage leaves into your glass jar, and pour the honey over.  It will take a while for the honey to ooze between the leaves and underneath them.

• Optional - try adding sliced garlic and/or ginger to experience even more benefits!

• Stir it up with a clean spoon, and seal the jar.  Stir it up daily and let sit for about a week.

• Administer medicinally in teaspoonfuls for sore throats and coughs, or stir a spoonful into a mug of warm water with a squeeze of lemon as a soothing tea.

• Store tightly sealed in the fridge.