If you are down with the flu and want to get back on your feet fast, here's a simple home remedy that can help you do exactly that. Powered with the medicinal properties of ginger, honey, and lemon, this simple cough syrup can be prepared easily at home and then stored up to 4 - 5 weeks. Just make sure you warm it up slightly before use and store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh and ant-free. Directions for use: Have this syrup three times a day for seven days for best results.