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“Honey syrup for cough

There is scientific evidence that honey can be effective in treating cough and sore throat.

You can take it directly or, for best results, mix honey with coconut oil and lemon juice.

You can also treat the old remedy of the grandmothers before bed: a drink of whiskey or cognac mixed with honey.

Licorice infusion (Glycyrrhiza glabra) can be very effective for a persistent cough.

Put a sachet of licorice root or a teaspoon of dried root in a pot of boiling water for five minutes, and drink up to three cups of it throughout the day.

The cough should improve right away, but you can continue to drink three cups a day for three days.

Licorice can raise blood pressure, so do not take it if you have high blood pressure or diabetes.

1.-Pepper and honey for dry cough

Pepper and honey

The combination of pepper and honey makes a natural syrup to relieve irritation of the throat and fight the microorganisms that cause cough. It has a very powerful antibiotic effect and is recommended for cases in which there is excess mucus in the throat.

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Ingredients

½ cup of pure honey from bees (170 g)

1 teaspoon ground pepper (5 g)

What should you do?

Prepare a mixture with honey and ground pepper, and pour it into a glass jar.

Take one teaspoon of the remedy every 5 hours.

You can dilute it in warm water.

2. Garlic, olive oil and thyme

Garlic is one of the most potent natural antibiotics and used in the treatment of problems that compromise the respiratory system. Its sulfur compounds fight the viruses that cause cough and are also suitable for uncovering the bronchi.

In this case, its effects are enhanced with olive oil and thyme, ingredients that improve irritation in the throat.

Ingredients

10 cloves of garlic

1 cup of olive oil (220 g)

2 branches of fresh thyme

What should you do?

Peel and chop the 10 cloves of garlic and place them in a jar.

Add the olive oil and the thyme branches, and let the mixture marinate for at least 24 hours.

Take a spoonful on an empty stomach every day, until all the preparation is finished.

3. Steam of eucalyptus and lemon

Eucalyptus and lemon vapor

Steam remedies are one of the best homemade options for relieving respiratory symptoms such as dry cough and congestion. In this case we propose to do it with eucalyptus and lemon, for its antibacterial properties that favor respiratory health.

Ingredients

½ liter of water

1 handful of eucalyptus leaves

The juice of a lemon

What should you do?

Boil the liter of water with the eucalyptus leaves and lemon juice; When it reaches a boil, lower the heat and inhale the vapors covering your head with a towel.

Do not get too close to the pot because you can burn yourself.

4. Honey, lemon and ginger

A natural syrup of honey, lemon and ginger can relieve symptoms such as dry cough, congestion and nasal discharge. Its antibiotic properties fight the viruses that cause problems in the system, while it strengthens the immune system and relieves dryness.

Ingredients

1 cup of honey (340 g)

2 lemons

1 small ginger root

What should you do?

Pour the honey into a glass jar, and then add the sliced ​​ginger root and lemons.

After mixing, let the product stand for 24 hours and then consume a spoonful two or three times a day.

You can dilute each dose in a cup of hot water.

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5. Milk and honey

Milk and honey

Milk combined with a little honey makes a natural antibiotic to fight cough and other symptoms associated with lung disorders.

Ingredients

½ glass of milk (100 ml)

2 teaspoons of honey (15 g)

What should you do?

Heat the half glass of milk and mix it with two teaspoons of honey.

Take this remedy three times a day, to relieve the cough.

Choose any of these remedies and take it for several days to get good results. It is not recommended to try several at the same time because it can be harmful. If after a couple of weeks the cough continues the same or worse, consult the doctor to receive an adequate diagnosis and another type of treatment.