I have a minor cough from a summer cold and was looking for something holistic to help me through while it runs its course. I tried this tea recipe that is not only natural but reliable for coughs. It contains thyme for chest congestion, honey to sooth the throat along with sage and vitamin-C-rich lemon.

Pour hot water over 2 teaspoons of organic lemon rinds, 1 teaspoon of sage and 1/2 teaspoon of thyme. Use either dried or fresh herbs. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon and a tablespoon of honey.


You can drink 2 or 3 cups a day for cough relief. I think it helped clear my sinuses too. A good shot of Irish Whiskey might help too:)