cough Garlic Honey Cough and Cold Syrup,home remedy August 30, 2016 zemeg223@gmail.com This will help relieve sore throats and coughs. I’ve given 2 other remedies which help too. INGREDIENTSNutrition YIELD1/2 cupUNITSUS 10small garlic cloves (or 5 large) 1⁄2cup honey water (optional) lemon juice (optional) DIRECTIONS Peel garlic cloves, put into a jar and cover with honey. Set in warm place for 2 weeks or more until the garlic turns opaque. Take 1 teaspoonful as needed to get relief. Dilute with a little water or lemon juice to help it go down easier. Children like it better this way too. Variation for sore throat:. 2 teaspoons honey. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or to taste. 1 cup water. Boil water, add honey and lemon. Drink to relieve sore throat. Another good thing to do when you have a sore throat is:. Gargle with hot salt water. 1/2 teaspoon salt to 8 ounces of water 4-5 times a day.