06/10/2026
“Can I use my crystallised honey for homemade cough syrup?”
YES! 🍯❤️
One of our honey lovers asked me this question a few days ago, and then she came back with this video of the homemade honey syrup she made for her family.
Her recipe contained onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric, black pepper and crystallised Oyin Amofin honey.
Here’s what each ingredient brings to the recipe:
🧅 Onion: Contains antioxidants and sulfur-containing compounds. Onion has also been traditionally used in home remedies for respiratory symptoms.
🫚 Ginger: Contains gingerols and other compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is commonly used in food and traditional remedies for nausea and cold-related discomfort.
🧄 Garlic: Contains sulfur compounds, including allicin, which have antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. Garlic is also widely studied for its possible role in supporting immune function.
🌿 Turmeric: Contains curcumin, a compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The amount of curcumin you get from a homemade mixture, however, is not the same as taking a concentrated curcumin supplement.
🌶️ Black pepper: Contains piperine, an antioxidant compound. Piperine can also increase the absorption of curcumin, which is one reason black pepper is often paired with turmeric.
🍯 Oyin Amofin honey: Honey can help soothe an irritated throat and may help reduce coughing, particularly at night, in children over 1 year and adults. And yes, even when it crystallises!
Crystallisation is a natural process in honey. It does NOT mean the honey has become fake or spoiled. Your crystallised honey can still be used in your meals, drinks and homemade recipes. ❤️
And Mama, thank you for trusting Oyin Amofin and for sending us this beautiful video! 🥹🍯
One important reminder: never give honey to a baby under 1 year old. And homemade remedies should not replace medical care when symptoms are severe, persistent or getting worse.
So, are you still afraid of crystallised honey? 😂
