HOMEMADE COUGH MIXTURES THAT WORK MAGIC

A cough is the body’s way of trying to clear the passages and airways of mucus and irritants. Cough occurs when viruses, bacteria, dust, smoke pollen or other substances irritate the nerve in the airways between the throat and lungs.

There are two types of coughs, which are dry and wet cough. A wet cough is the one in which you are coughing out mucus. A dry cough is a type of cough that doesn't produce any sputum or mucus. Such type of cough is common when you develop a viral infection of the nose or throat. It feels as if something stuck in your throat and you cannot get it out even with continuous coughing.

Whatever the cause, you can always make use of certain home remedies for cough to improve your condition.

Remedy 1   -        Garlic, Onion and Honey Mixture

Preparation

Mix half cup of clean water with half cup of honey, add one chopped onion and one chopped garlic altogether and allow to steep overnight. Strain the liquid and take two table spoon of the liquid strained 3 times a day. The mixture can be refrigerated

Remedy 2   -        Lemon or Lime and Honey

Preparation

A simple cough syrup can be made by combining two tablespoons of lemon or Lime juice and one tablespoon of honey. Drink this healthy syrup several times a day.

Lemons and Lime have properties that reduce inflammation and also provide a dose of infection-fighting vitamin C while the honey does the soothing

Remedy 3   -        Black Pepper & Honey

Preparation
-1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-1 tablespoon of honey
-8 ounces of fresh water

Place the pepper and honey in a mug and then cover with boiling water. Stir it to disperse the pepper flakes and melt in the honey. Steep for 10 minutes, stir once more, and drink in its entirety. Repeat 1-2 times a day as needed to loosen mucous.

Black pepper aka Iyere (yoruba) and Uziza Seeds (igbo) is the world’s most traded spice and it is a great remedy for coughs that are accompanied by a lot of mucus or chest congestion. The honey adds its antibacterial properties, and it makes it so the pepper isn’t too irritating. If possible, use freshly ground black pepper, as the pre-ground pepper simply seems to lose some of its punch.

Remedy 4   -        Ginger, Peppermint and Honey

Preparation

Chop the ginger and add it along with the peppermint to 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat so that the liquid simmer. Simmer until the liquid has been reduced by half, than strain. Let it cool slightly, then add in 1 small cup of honey and stir until it has been dissolved completely. Bottle and take 1 tablespoon every few hours as needed to ease your cough. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.

Another option is to chew fresh raw ginger on and off throughout the day to reduce your cough.

Note:

Seek emergency medical treatment if:

·              You are having recurrent or lingering cough

·              your cough is affecting your ability to breathe

·              or if you’re coughing up blood.

How to prevent coughing

In addition to learning how to treat a cough, you might want to learn how to prevent them in the first place. Click How to prevent cough