I think by simple syrup, you mean home-made syrups that can be made easily and quickly.

As we have totally grabbed by the firm hold of modernization and urbanization, antibiotics and other medicines seem to us to be the solution of just any health problem we face. We have made it our opinion that no ailment can be cured without visiting a doctor.

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Some regular ones, however, can easily be got rid of by home-made syrups. These problems are cough, cold, acute fever, etc.

Here are three simple syrups that can be made at home very easily.

1. For Cough

Cough does not pester you only during the change of season or weather, but it can be caused in any situation and at any time. Some people suffer from cough quite regularly due to certain allergies. To deal with it, you can make a syrup at home.

Method:

• In 2 cups of boiled water, add 1 teaspoon linseed, honey, and lemon juice, and let it cool down. After cooling down, it will become slightly thick. Consume it thrice a day for better effect.

• One more syrup is made by adding grated ginger and turmeric powder in boiling milk. The more you boil the milk, the better. Let it cool down before consumption.

2. For Cold

• Add 1 teaspoon cumin and 7 Basil leaves in 2 cups of water and boil properly. Drink after it cools down.

3. For Fever

Once you catch a fever, a lot of your daily functions are disrupted. Many other problems come along with fever, like headache, nausea, dizziness, etc.

Method:

• Boil 10 Basil leaves and 7 crushed black pepper seeds with water, and drink after it cools down.

Sleeping after having this syrup will help your fever to come down.