The invention discloses syrup capable of relieving a cough and reducing sputum, and relates to the technical field of foods. The syrup is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 5-10 parts of coastal glehnia roots, 5-10 parts of solomonseal rhizomes, 4-8 parts of lily bulbs, 4-8 parts of white funguses, 2-4 parts of licorice roots, 3-6 parts of dried orange peel, 10-20 parts of apple juice, 100-200 parts of maltose and 50-100 parts of clean water. The syrup capable of relieving the cough and reducing sputum disclosed by the invention has the efficacies of moistening the lung for relieving a cough, benefitting the stomach, promoting salivation, clearing the lung for reducing sputum, clearing heat and removing toxicity, and after the syrup is often eaten, the effects of promoting blood circulation, being health-care and resisting ageing are also achieved.