Your Green Life

Since the global economy crashed in 2008, many consumers have been searching to find ways to cut costs in the home. One of the commodities that you may not think about making at home are cough drops. You can make your very own cough drops at home to help alleviate throat discomfort at a significant savings over buying them over the counter at your local pharmacy or Wal Mart. By making your own cough drops, you can not only save money, but also live a bit greener life.

Homemade Cough Drops

What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Cough Drops?

Candy Thermometer

2 Saucepans

Wax paper

20 Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil

3 ½ Cups of Brown Sugar (Dark Preferred)

20 Drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

2 Oz. Dried Horehound Leaves (or 6 oz. Of Fresh Leaves)

How Do You Make Homemade Cough Drops?

Step 1 – Boil 3 cups of water in a sauce pan or in the microwave

Step 2 – Pour the boiling water over the horehound leaves in another pan.

Step 3 – Steep the mix over a low heat for 30 minutes

Step 4 – Strain the mix into another saucepan and then mix in the brown sugar.

Step 5 – Stir the mix until the brown sugar has dissolved.

Step 6 – Bring the mix to a boil leave on the heat until it reaches 295 degree Fahrenheit on the candy thermometer.

Step 7 – Mix through the eucalyptus and tea tree oil and allow the mix to cool

Step 8 – While the mix is still warm, roll small balls from the mixture and place on wax paper.

Step 9 – After the drops have hardened, wrap individually in plastic wrap.

After you have successfully made your first batch of homemade cough drops, you can experiment with a touch of candy oil of varying flavors to make cough drops of varying flavor(s).