Whats a good homemade cure for a cough?

i have a horrible cough and it sux, but im taking cough medicine but it does not seem to be working so what else can i do.. THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT HELPS!...

cmb5283	Rub a generous amout of Vick's Vapor Rub on the bottom of your feet and cover them with thick, clean socks. I have no idea why it works but it works well. Put them on when you sleep and it helps the cough for some reason.
legal eagle	hot water with salt (lots)
tomorjerry	Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. Check out http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/ for more remedies and information.
robzon69	If the ultra popular honey and lemon, or hot totties don't work...try this: take two cloves garlic, crush them, and steep them in hot water for twenty minutes...then drink the "tea", sans the whole garlic...
Jarryd	use lemon and honey my grandma used to make that for me it works great!
ladyusc229	honey and a shot of whiskey
Eva L	Cough medicine should only be taken at night if it is keeping you from sleeping and getting a good night sleep. A productive cough (where you get junk out) is good! It will help clear up your lungs. You could try an eucaliptus oil steam to help loosen the phem. Put a few drops of eucaliptus essential oil in a sink full of hot water, put a towel over your head and inhale the steam for about 8-10 minutes. Also try putting Vick Vapor Rub on your throat and chest before going to bed...my mom used that evil sticky stuff on us as kids, I hated it , but now 20 years later I use it on myself when I have a cough and I swear that stuff works. Lastly, put the juice of a lemon in a mug and add a teaspoon of honey. Pop in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds and drink. That will coat your throat and suppress your cough naturally. Feel better!
lipa	I would need to know more... is it worse at night? Is it a productive cough? are you sick or is it due to an irritation or your environment? by knowing the answers we can work out the right remedy!!
emtd65	Honey with tea or by it self.
Shannon W	whiskey and honey not a lot - just enough to coat your throat side effect - may help you fall asleep, too
Surfergirl	homemade chicken noddle soup with a lots of vegetables and drink alot of honey tea, lots of water or a spoon of baking soda with a glass of water.