When I have a cough, I reach for a demulcent which helps soothe irritated tissue and moisten the mucus membranes.

A demulcent is indicated when there is a dry irritable cough with little expectoration. Expectorants increase the flow of mucus and help expel thick excess mucus from the lungs.

Flaxseed is both a demulcent and an expectorant, and the below cough remedy has worked wonders for myself and my family. #foodismedicine

Click the video tutorial below for the recipe and directions.

⚠️ Please note: avoid honey in children younger than 1. A bit of maple syrup can be used to sweeten it instead.

Tip: if the flax gel becomes too thick to strain out, either reduce the heat or the time next time around.

Please let me know if it helps in the comments below!