2015-11-21
Joybynature.com Team
Nov
21

 

Sure, you could go for the chemical syrups, which are very effective in treating a cough, but are also full of chemical substances and can hardly be called a natural solution to the problem. Nature, on the other hand, offers many, many solutions which are all 100% safe and of course natural. Count on nature to solve your problems.

 

In this article, we’re posting a series of home remedies that are easy to try and very effective in stymying a cough. Take heed:

 

  1. Onions

 

The strong fumes that emanate from the onion can actually stop your coughing in its tracks. It might make your eyes water, but your throat will experience a lot of relief. You can also have some onion juice, mixed with water or honey to ease the intake.

 

  1. Ginger

 

No one will be surprised that ginger is on this list. It’s always used for problems of the throat, nose and stomach, and it’s always effective.

 

Employing ginger to help with your sore throat problem is simple. Grate an inch or two of ginger and add it to a pot of boiling water. Drink this to experience great relief in your throat. You can also make a tea out of it. You can also simply chew on raw ginger, though the taste will be very noticeable.

 

  1. Turmeric

 

A popular household ingredient and almost ubiquitous, turmeric can really help you with your coughs. It has been used this way in India for a long time and is a popular traditional medicine for coughs.

 

To employ turmeric as a cure for coughs, add half a teaspoon of turmeric powder and black pepper to a container of boiling water. Let this boil and cool, after which you must drink it. Do this a few times a day.

 

  1. Honey

 

Honey is a pretty well known treatment for the cough problem. It’s cheap, easy to make use of as a cure and very effective. That’s all one needs really, and that’s why honey is so popular as a cough treatment.

 

Drink honey on its own. A tablespoon should do the trick.

 

5. Thyme

 

Thyme can reduce inflammation and is sometimes suggested as a treatment for respiratory illnesses. They are also rich in a compound called the flavonoid which is something that helps muscles relax. You’ll find less irritation in your throat when you begin to consume thyme.

 

Take a handful of thyme and crush it. Add this to a pot of boiling water and let it boil. Steep for sometime, strain and drink the solution. It is marvelous.

 

  1. Lemon

 

Lemon is known to be anti-inflammatory agent and thus reduces any swelling and redness, which always accompanies a cough. Lemon is also rich in vitamin C, which keeps your body strong and eliminates free radicals and other harmful substances from your body.

 

You can mix a tablespoon or two of lemon juice with one of honey and drink the mixture. You can also drink lemon juice as it is, maybe with a touch of pepper.

 

  1. Garlic

 

Garlic is a powerful antimicrobial and can really put a stop to the tracks of a rampaging cough. It’s so good for you, so filled with benefits, that you should consider eating more of them just for the sake of obtaining all of its riches.

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Garlic is simple to use. Take a few cloves and add it to some boiling water. Let the water boil and cool. Drink the solution. Do this a few times a day.

 

You can also simple eat the garlic cloves, sucking on them over a period of time.

 

Coughs can be persistent and nasty, which is why you need to execute solutions immediately to curb its growth. The remedies on this list all involve common items which are affordable and readily available - if they’re not in your house already. So get started with one of them, or maybe two, and drive that cough away.

 

 

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