DIY Homemade Cough Syrup Using doTERRA Essential Oils

A cold has finally hit our home.  We had been doing so well keeping seasonal sicknesses away but alas a few days before Christmas and a few of us are coughing.  Along with using the essential oils on our feet, I have also made a cough syrup using a blend of doTERRA pure essential oils.  Yes, the oils in this blend can be ingested as they are certified 100% pure and not filled with synthetic oils.

Here is a break down of the oils I used as well as some substitutions if you are making this for infants or nursing mothers.  I didn't add the On Guard or peppermint for the girls but simply added more of the other oils instead.
Lemon -boost immune system, detox, support respiratory health, stress
Frankincense-anti-inflammatory, boost immune system,
Peppermint-alleviate headache, soothe sore throat, nausea, stomach upset (*not for infants/pregnant)
Wild Orange-sleep aid, immune boosting, reduce anxiety
On Guard-antiviral, antibacterial, immune boosting (is a hot oil to digest)
Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw local honey
• 8 drops Lemon
• 8 drops Frankincense
• 8 drops Peppermint (optional-add more drops of remaining oils)
• 8 drops Wild orange or On Guard

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and store in air tight container.
2. Take 1 tablespoon every 2-4 hours as needed.

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