COUGH REMEDIES

               COUGH REMEDIES

GINGER:

  GINGER is a popular traditional remedy . It’s often used treat nausea and stomach upset, but it may also soothe coughing. Ginger may ease a dry cough or asthmatic cough, as it has anti-inflammatory properties. It may also relieve nausea and pain. Brew up a soothing ginger tea by adding 20-40 grams of fresh ginger slices to a cup of hot water. The hot liquid can reduce irritation, dryness and mucus in your throat.

HONEY TEA:

   Honey provides the most significant relief from coughing. Honey is a natural cough suppressant. Honey soothes the sore throat.

    To use honey to treat a cough, mix 2 teaspoons with warm water or an herbal tea. Drink this mixture once or twice a day.

MILK AND TURMERIC:

       Turmeric  mixed in warm milk is an effective way to fight against cold and cough. Drinking a glass of warm turmeric milk before sleeping helps in faster recovery from cold and cough.

JAGGERY SOLUTION:

      

         Boil water with black pepper , cumin, and jaggery. Consume this solution when warm and it will give you relief from chest congestion.

 EUCALYPTUS OIL :

 Use it in a vaporizer or rub on your chest to help break up mucus.

STEAM:

     A good dose of steam can loosen the phlegm and help  with both a dry cough & a productive cough. Boil some water and put it in a bowl. As you breathe in the steam, drape a towel over your head in the bowl to improve its potency. 

BE HYDRATED:

    One of the best ways to ease a cough is to drink plenty of fluids. Drinking fluids can help to relieve dryness in your throat, a common cause of coughing. It also helps to thin out mucus, which can ease coughing and congestion.

SALT WATER:

      While the remedy may seem relatively simple, a salt and water gargle can help soothe a scratchy throat that causes you to cough. Mixing 1\4 to 1\2 teaspoon of salt with 8 ounces of warm water can help to relieve irritation.

PEPPERMINT:

    Peppermint leaves are well known for their haling properties. Menthol in peppermint can help soothe the throat and may make breathing seem easier.

      You can benefit by drinking peppermint by drinking peppermint tea or in hailing peppermint vapors from a steam treatment.

       To make a steam treatment , add 7 or 8 drops of peppermint essential oil to about a cup of water that’s just boiled. Drape a towel over your head and take deep breaths directly above the water.

PEPPER AND TURMERIC:                        

     Turmeric has been used traditionally for many alignments over the years, including coughing. Its  active compound CURCUMIN, has potent anti- inflammatory properties.

    It’s recommended to consume turmeric with black pepper. That’s because PIPERINE the major compound in black pepper, increases the bioavailability of turmeric .This supports your body’s absorption of turmeric.