Ginger and Lemon Balm Cold and Flu Syrup - Herbal syrups are one of the easiest (and tastiest) things you can make for your natural medicine cabinet. Basically, they're composed of a strong herbal tea, mixed with at least an equal measure of raw honey. Because they're so delicious, patient compliance with taking herbal syrups is high, especially when it comes to trying to treat kids and picky loved ones!