What is Cough
A cough is a forceful release of air from the lungs that can be heard. Coughing protects the respiratory system by clearing it of irritants and secretions.
Symptoms:
Some of the symptoms of a cough are itchy throat, chest pain, and congestion.
Natural Way To Cure Cough
Instead of using over-the-counter cough syrups, you can try some natural cough treatments using readily available ingredients in your kitchen.
And The Kitchen ingredient am talking about is HONEY. Yes Honey is one of the best home remedy for a coughing patient, as it was also found out with a test conducted at Penn State College of Medicine, have found that honey can work more efficiently to calm a
cough than over-the-counter drugs. It is a rich demulcent, with a high viscosity and stickiness that does an incredible job of coating and soothing those irritated mucous
membranes. Thanks to an enzyme added by bees when they harvest honey, it also has antibacterial properties as well, which may
help shorten how long you have the cough if it is due to bacterial illness.
Note: This is an excellent alternative remedy for both kids and adults, but should never be given to children under the age of 2 years due to the risk of botulism.
Preparation:
** One (1)Tablespoon of organic raw honey.
Directions:
Take one (1) tablespoon of honey 1-3 times daily as needed to control coughing. Take immediately before bed if cough is disrupting your sleep.
For Children : You can reduce the dosing to 1 teaspoon up to one tablespoon.
** Mixing up to 2 teaspoons of honey with herbal tea or warm water and lemon. The honey does the soothing, while the lemon juice can help with congestion.
If you find this Post helpful Like and Comment Below. Thanks