Published February 4, 2010
The only cough “syrup” that really works
It’s the time of year when colds and flu can really drag you down. They’re even worse when a cough develops. A bad cough can keep you from sleeping, give you headaches, and make life miserable. If a cough is causing you to lose sleep, I often recommend a cough syrup, just so you can get some rest. But I always wince when I tell someone to take these over-the-counter drugs. Most of them are terrible for your liver. And they can cause side effects in some people.
Now a new study suggests the best cough syrup may be completely natural – and it’s probably in your kitchen cabinet. While this natural medicine is not technically a syrup (syrups are a processed food), it is safer than regular cough medicine. And it’s also more effective.
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