Natural Cough Remedies
Today we want to talk about treatments to ease and stop coughing and, in addition, we will be focusing on homemade syrups, one of the most effective natural cough remedies for people of all ages.
So, follow the matter and learn how to prepare them at home and get rid of this problem at once.
Natural Cough Remedies
Some plants (or herbs) are ideal and fully indicated as natural remedies for cough, especially in cases of persistent cough. Let’s look at some examples:
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Rosemary
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Cress
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Eucalyptus
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Mint
Rosemary, in addition to having a unique aroma, has antiseptic properties, which made its use very widespread in various episodes of epidemics.
In addition, watercress has tonic and stimulant properties and also acts as an expectorant in chronic pulmonary catarrh.
Eucalyptus also has antiseptic, bactericidal and viral properties. Therefore, its action is decongestant and expectorant.
Mint has a calming effect, is anesthetic, and also prevents the formation of mucus in the airways. In addition, eucalyptus, mint, watercress and rosemary are great options for treating coughs.
Fruits that help cure coughs
Some fruits like pineapple, lemon and pomegranate are excellent for treating coughs. These fruits, combined with honey, work as natural remedies for coughs and, in addition, help fight colds and flu.
Pineapple Syrup Recipe
Now, check out a very simple recipe and prepare one of the natural cough remedies at home.
Ingredients:
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500 ml of bee honey;
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1 medium pineapple.
Way of preparing:
Peel the pineapple and cut into small pieces. Together with the honey, bring to the fire and simmer for 3 minutes. Then strain and drink throughout the day.
Benefits of natural cough syrups
Cough syrups work by fighting the flu virus and its symptoms. But they also treat allergic cough. This type of cough is usually worse because it aggressively attacks the airways due to exposure to polluted environments.
In addition, cough syrups are also good for children, and in children the cough starts with a common cold and a dry cough, which progressively increases with bouts of coughing and heavy breathing.
100% natural recipe
There is a recipe made with honey and a vegetable well known to Brazilians, which works efficiently to fight coughs.
Way of preparing:
Grate 3 carrots and add a glass of water. Add half a glass of honey and heat for 15 minutes. This natural syrup can be taken several times a day.
care
Depending on the type of problem a person is facing, it is not enough to use syrups, it is also necessary to seek a good doctor.
Diabetics should avoid syrups as they contain a lot of sugar.
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