Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In today's video, I’m joined by my grandson, who is feeling under the weather with a runny nose, rosy cheeks, and a little diaper rash. Together, we make two simple and natural home remedies: a honey-based herbal cough syrup and a soothing respiratory salve, perfect for relieving congestion and coughs.
First, we prepare the cough syrup using raw honey as the base, which is great for soothing sore throats and easy for kids to take. I mix in essential oils—lemon, peppermint, and eucalyptus—to help with congestion and respiratory discomfort. This remedy can be taken four times a day and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Next, we whip up a homemade respiratory salve, similar to Vicks VapoRub but healthier and made with natural ingredients. I combine coconut oil, beeswax, and shea butter with essential oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, and tea tree for a gentle yet effective rub that helps ease breathing. This salve can be stored for up to a year and is perfect for applying to the chest during cold and flu season.
These remedies are easy to make at home, cost-effective in the long run, and much healthier alternatives to store-bought products. I hope this encourages you to try making your own remedies for your family!
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00:00 Introduction and Sick Toddler
01:24 Preparing Honey-Based Cough Syrup
02:58 Adding Essential Oils to Cough Syrup
04:29 Cough Syrup Usage and Storage Tips
05:13 Starting the Respiratory Salve
06:55 Melting Ingredients for the Salve
08:22 Storing the Cough Syrup and Salve
09:42 Homemade Remedies vs. Store-Bought
11:07 Adding Essential Oils to the Salve
12:45 Finishing and Storing the Salve
13:31 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
In today's video, I’m joined by my grandson, who is feeling under the weather with a runny nose, rosy cheeks, and a little diaper rash. Together, we make two simple and natural home remedies: a honey-based herbal cough syrup and a soothing respiratory salve, perfect for relieving congestion and coughs.
First, we prepare the cough syrup using raw honey as the base, which is great for soothing sore throats and easy for kids to take. I mix in essential oils—lemon, peppermint, and eucalyptus—to help with congestion and respiratory discomfort. This remedy can be taken four times a day and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Next, we whip up a homemade respiratory salve, similar to Vicks VapoRub but healthier and made with natural ingredients. I combine coconut oil, beeswax, and shea butter with essential oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, and tea tree for a gentle yet effective rub that helps ease breathing. This salve can be stored for up to a year and is perfect for applying to the chest during cold and flu season.
These remedies are easy to make at home, cost-effective in the long run, and much healthier alternatives to store-bought products. I hope this encourages you to try making your own remedies for your family!
The Homesteader's Herbal Companion: amzn.to/47HU4Dj
Shea Butter Pure (5 Pounds): amzn.to/2JR1Lke
Yellow Beeswax Pellets: amzn.to/3Obkh4J
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👕 Shop Our Merch: bonfire.com/store/1870smerch
🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!)
🌱 MIGardener: migardener.com/1870
🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Gardens: greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SHOP1870 (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!)
🥒 Epic Gardening: glnk.io/73j50/8vn (Promo Code Shop1870 to get 5% off!)
🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off)
🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.harvestright.com/1182.html
🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!)
🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: amzn.to/3ihSgZP
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Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
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✅ Connect with Us 🐐
YouTube: youtube.com/@1870s
Facebook: facebook.com/1870sHomestead
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Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
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00:00 Introduction and Sick Toddler
01:24 Preparing Honey-Based Cough Syrup
02:58 Adding Essential Oils to Cough Syrup
04:29 Cough Syrup Usage and Storage Tips
05:13 Starting the Respiratory Salve
06:55 Melting Ingredients for the Salve
08:22 Storing the Cough Syrup and Salve
09:42 Homemade Remedies vs. Store-Bought
11:07 Adding Essential Oils to the Salve
12:45 Finishing and Storing the Salve
13:31 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
