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Indian Mint Cough Syrup (Vegan + Gluten Free)

January 24, 2017 1 Comment

Indian mint (Sambraguli panna jhade in Konkani / Pani koorka or Kanji koorka in Malayalam / Indian borage / Country borage / Spanish thyme / Mexican mint / Cuban oregano / Plectranthus amboinicus) cough syrup

Millions of people may share nostalgic memories of the unforgettable taste of homemade cough syrup that they were made to drink as kids and even as adults when laid up with the flu. Such is the taste and efficacy of this simple home remedy that even today, my husband asks me to make him some whenever he catches a cold. In fact, it was he who insisted that I should post this wonderful, ancient recipe for you; for the sake of sharing this valuable information with the new generation, who rely almost entirely upon the pharmacies for their medicines. As I write about Indian mint cough syrup, suddenly I find myself transported to my childhood at my parents’ place.

Indian mint (Sambraguli panna jhade in Konkani / Pani koorka or Kanji koorka in Malayalam / Indian borage / Country borage / Spanish thyme / Mexican mint / Cuban oregano / Plectranthus amboinicus)

Indian mint (Sambraguli panna jhade in Konkani / Pani koorka or Kanji koorka in Malayalam / Indian borage / Country borage / Spanish thyme / Mexican mint / Cuban oregano / Plectranthus amboinicus)

In the center of our courtyard grows the sacred Tulsi (holy basil/ Ocimum tenuiflorum) plant, and underneath, a thick bush of Indian mint (Sambraguli panna jhade in Konkani / Pani koorka or Kanji koorka in Malayalam / Indian borage / Country borage / Spanish thyme / Mexican mint / Cuban oregano / Plectranthus amboinicus). Often, one of my brothers could be seen plucking the leaves and rushing them to mother either to make her fry delicious sambraguli panna podi (Indian mint fritters) or to make sweet and fragrant cough syrup for any member of the family who might be suffering from cold. I would run to the backyard to strip off a rib or two from the coconut fronds to skewer the shallots and mother would have the syrup ready in a jiffy. Needless to say, cold or not, all the kids would get a delicious spoonful each in their wide open mouths. Infants who have already started having semi-solid food would be administered just half a teaspoonful four to five times a day. The dosage would increase with age, the adults getting a tablespoonful 5 to 6 times a day. The relief indeed is to be seen to be believed. A steam inhalation with the leaves of Indian mint, tulsi, and of guava (tender leaves are best) thrice a day provides added relief and a quicker recovery. The patient is not given tea or coffee to drink, but hot water preboiled with the same three leaves. When all three are combined, the result indeed is incredible. Here is the cough syrup recipe for you.

Ingredients for Indian Mint Cough Syrup - Indian mint leaves, shallots and rock candy


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Indian Mint Cough Syrup Yum
An ancient Konkani home remedy for cough, cold, wheezing and fever.
Ingredients for Indian Mint Cough Syrup - Indian mint leaves, shallots and rock candy
Cuisine Indian, Konkani
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
adults
Ingredients
  • 25 gm Indian mint leaves (Mexican mint)
  • 25 gm shallots (medium sized)
  • 25 gm rock candy (rock sugar)
Cuisine Indian, Konkani
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
adults
Ingredients
  • 25 gm Indian mint leaves (Mexican mint)
  • 25 gm shallots (medium sized)
  • 25 gm rock candy (rock sugar)
Ingredients for Indian Mint Cough Syrup - Indian mint leaves, shallots and rock candy
Instructions
  1. Skewer the leaves loosely and hold them over glowing coals or over a gas stove for a minute.
  2. Turn the leaves continuously to toast them without scorching. Pull them off the skewer and set aside.
  3. Now skewer the shallots and toast them likewise, but for 5 minutes, so that they too get roasted without being scorched. Now pull them off the skewer and peel them.
  4. Put the leaves, the shallots and the rock candy into a mortar, and crush to pulp using the pestle. If mortar and pestle are not readily available, just crush the rock candy to bits and transfer to your food processor. Add the leaves and the shallots and grind to fine paste.
  5. Sieve the paste pressing the pulp with your fingers to extract the cough syrup. Do not add any water. If you intend to store it for a day, take care to heat it up before storage.
Recipe Notes

Dear readers, please note that this is not meant in any way as medical advice, but only a sharing of a traditional home remedy of personal experience to me and to all the members of my family. Please do consult a duly qualified physician before administering this traditional food supplement / home remedy to patients.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: 10 ingredients or less, 20 minutes or less, 5 ingredients or less, home remedy, traditional

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  1. sahana

    May 9, 2020 at 7:09 am

    Thank you ! was looking for a way to eat this as this is a medicinal plant that helps improve digestive system too!

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