Cough

See also :

• Bronchitis
• Cold

Home remedies

• Manuka honey is recomended for Wound healing, Leg ulcers, Burns, Skin conditions (such as acne and wrinkles), Coughs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Echinacea helps promote speedy recover from coughing conditions like bronchitis.
• 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.
• 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.

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.