Herbal Medicine Guides

This is an old fashioned honey and thyme syrup, the kind of simple kitchen preparation people have made at home for generations. It comes together from three ingredients and keeps in the fridge.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
• 1/2 cup raw honey

Directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Remove from the heat, add the thyme, cover, and let it steep for 15 to 20 minutes or longer, then strain.
3. Whisk in the honey until combined.
4. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Grower's tip: thyme is most aromatic just before it flowers. Snip sprigs in the morning and strip the tiny leaves from the woody stems for the best flavor.

Do not give honey to children under one year old. Shared for traditional and educational use only. This is not medical advice and these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not a treatment for any medical condition. See a healthcare provider for a cough that is severe or persistent, and before using herbs medicinally if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.