Soothe Cough Naturally With These Mucus-removing Methods
Mucus-relieving drugs help keep the airways free of mucus that easily accumulates in them. Cough syrups and other preparations suitable for this purpose treat coughs, flu, and other common, mild ailments that are characterized by airway narrowing, coughing, and wheezing. Especially for asthmatics, coughs and other ailments can be difficult to treat. Relieve your cough naturally with the recipes outlined in this article.
The treatments in this article increase the increase in mucus-releasing fluids, making it easier to remove stubborn mucus. Preparations from pharmacies are often in the form of either a syrup or a pill. In addition to these, there are a few natural, homemade treatments that can remove mucus.
In this article, we present mucus-removing and cough-soothing treatments that you can prepare all by yourself. Relieve the cough easily the next time the flu strikes.
1. Soothe cough with honey and cayenne pepper
Homemade cough syrup, which contains honey, ginger and cayenne pepper, is a completely natural product that breaks down mucus, soothes coughs and removes congestion. Soothe your cough with this syrup, which is suitable for all ages. It can be used to treat asthma, bronchitis and the flu.
Ingredients
- 60 ml of apple cider vinegar
- one lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons organic honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Manufacture and use
- Pour the apple cider vinegar into a saucepan and mix in the lemon juice, honey and ginger.
- Stir with a wooden spoon and bring to a boil over low heat.
- Stir in the cayenne pepper and remove from the heat.
- Allow to cool and pour into a sterile glass bottle.
- Enjoy one or two tablespoons of syrup a day.
- You can mix the syrup with a glass of hot water and enjoy it as a drink if the syrup is difficult to swallow.
2. Eucalyptus steam
Eucalyptus is one of the best plants when it comes to removing mucus and opening the airways. Eucalyptus prevents coughing and swelling of the airways.
The vapors released by eucalyptus in this treatment are ideally suited for the removal of congestion, as well as for the treatment of breathing difficulties and headaches.
Ingredients
- 10 leaves of eucalyptus
- 2 liters of water
Manufacture and use
- Put the eucalyptus leaves in a saucepan, pour over the water and simmer on low heat for five minutes.
- Remove the pan from the hob and place it on a saucepan over the table. Cover your head with a towel and place your face directly above the pot, and inhale the vapors released by the water.
- Perform treatment in the evenings just before bedtime.
3. Honey-onion syrup relieves inflammation
The combination of these ingredients makes a homemade, effective syrup that treats and relieves respiratory infections.
Both honey and onions have an antibiotic effect that accelerates mucus removal and kills viruses and bacteria. This will heal the inflammation faster and prevent the problem from recurring.
Ingredients
- 300 grams of onion
- 150 grams of honey
- glass of white wine
Manufacture and use
- Chop the onions into small pieces, mix in the honey and white wine.
- Let the onion marinate in honey and wine for two days. Then enjoy the syrup formed by the ingredients to treat a cough or flu.
- Enjoy 2-3 tablespoons a day as needed.
4. Natural mucus-removing tea
A small amount of fresh thyme along with honey and lemon is a great way to make a tea drink that relieves an irritating cough, relieves sore throat and removes mucus from the lungs.
The mucolytic and anti-inflammatory effect of the tea drink prevents mucus production and effectively removes it. The airways open, you breathe easier, and the cough calms down.
Ingredients
- 250 ml of water
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- half a lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Manufacture and use
- Boil water in a saucepan and add thyme and honey
- Allow the mixture to cool for five minutes and then add the lemon juice.
- Enjoy a small amount of drink two or three times a day.
5. Syrup of apple, honey and lemon
Cough syrup made from apple, honey and lemon flesh is a great way to control cough in children and adults. The anti-inflammatory and mucus-removing property of the syrup stimulates the removal of mucus from the lungs and removes the stuffy feeling.
Ingredients
- half an apple
- half a lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Manufacture and use
- Chop the apple in a saucepan, add a drop of water and bring to a boil so that the apple transforms.
- Stir in the apple puree with lemon juice and honey, and enjoy the syrup twice a day.
Choose the mucus removal treatment that suits your needs or try all of these. Follow the instructions in the article on using the syrup and you will soon get rid of the annoying cough and stuffy condition. If symptoms persist, consult a physician.
