Cough
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Home remedies
- Mullein : Available in lozenge, powder, and supplement form, mullein is a common weed that contains compounds said to act as demulcents (substances that relieve irritation or inflammation in the throat) and expectorants (agents for loosening mucus and making it easier to cough up). Although mullein hasn't been specifically studied for its effects on cough, it has long been used to treat coughs in herbal medicine.
- Drinking plenty of water or warm tea can help loosen mucus and treat throat irritation resulting from cough.
- If your cough is the result of a cold or flu, consider performing a eucalyptus steam inhalation to help relieve nasal congestion and sinus congestion.
- Thyme soothes Coughs : The next time you have a cold or cough, try a cup of thyme tea.
- Usnea is effective against a bacterium that commonly causes pneumonia and pertussis.
- Marshmallow : Compounds extracted from marshmallow (an herb said to soothe irritated tissue) may provide significant cough-suppressing benefits, according to an animal study published in 2007. Marshmallow can be taken in tea form.
- Candied Ginger is a Natural remedy for Cough, cold and fever.
- Echinacea helps promote speedy recover from coughing conditions like bronchitis.
- Manuka Honey is recomended for Wound healing, Leg ulcers, Burns, Skin conditions (such as acne and wrinkles), Coughs.
- Cruciferous Vegetables generate glucosinolates, which are converted into isothiocynates during digestion. They protect your body in a number of important ways, such as cancer and Macular Degeneration and helps build the immune system and supports bone health, Detoxifying enzymes and Curing coughs.
- Licorice has demulcent qualities. The herb is used to help soothe inflammation and enhance flavor. Also, licorice is thought to possess antitussive capabilities that are the same with codeine, except for the side effects. This capability helps suppress cough. Mix 5 grams of powdered licorice root with raw honey and take up to three times per day. The herb may also be chewed directly. Expectorant and anti-inflammatory, licorice makes an excellent remedy for persistent coughs and lung infections.
- Almonds have long been considered a source of relief for those who are suffering from a dry cough.
- Red Clover helps relieve the spasms in the bronchial walls and it also helps one expel mucus. Using its dried flower to make a tea is the most convenient form of cough management but a tincture may also be used. The demulcent and expectorant qualities of red clover make it an excellent choice in teas for whooping cough and bronchitis.
- Peppermint has a natural agent called menthol which acts as a decongestant.
- Homeopathy : Drosera Rotundifolia, Grindelia, Antimonium Tartaricum, Curpum Metallicum, Ipecacuanha, Belladona, Coccus Cacti.
- Turmeric milk: boil in a cup of milk a teaspoon of turmeric powder. Drink this 3 times daily."
- Chocolate : Theobromine is efficacious for chronic coughing.
- Sage tea is a traditional treatment for sore throats and coughs
- Plantain leaf has been used for hundreds of years to ease cough and soothe irritated mucous membranes. Many of its active constituents show antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, as well as being anti-inflammatory and antitoxic. Clinical trials have found it favorable against cough, cold, and lung irritation. Plantain leaf has an added bonus in that it may help relieve a dry cough by spawning mucus production in the lungs.
- Pineapple juice is effective for taming a cough due to the presence of bromelain, an enzyme that has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which allow it to reduce irritation of the throat and thus relieve even persistent coughing. Also helpful is the fact that pineapple contains high amounts of vitamin C (another power antioxidant) as well as a wealth of vitamin A and minerals like magnesium, manganese and potassium, all of which help boost the immune system and make it easier for the body to fight off infections that cause coughs in the first place.
- Bai He Gu Jin Pian is used for dry cough, hoarseness and cough with blood-streaked sputum.
- Sharbat Zoofa Murakkab in an Unani composition which is quite useful for providing relief against phlegmatic cough.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
