Natural Cough Remedies, Home-made tried and tested cough syrup

Honey

A teaspoon or two of honey may cut mucus production. Honey also kills germs. But remember, it can cause botulism, a rare form of food poisoning, in babies. Never give it to any child younger than .

Hot Drinks

Hot drinks won’t ease a stuffy head, but they can soothe a cough much better than room temperature drinks. Sip on hot tea or water if you’re seeking relief.

Ginger

Research shows certain purified compounds inside ginger root can relax the muscles that tighten your airways. You can eat ginger raw, or you can mix ground ginger root with honey and stir into hot tea. 

Water

Drinking lots of water not only soothes the scratch of a cough and keeps you hydrated, but it also thins the mucus in your throat. You’re less likely to need to clear things out with a cough.

 Steam

Breathing in steam may help with coughing because it calms and moisturizes your airways. You can also add essential oils like peppermint to the water for extra comfort.

Neti Pot

 

One of the most common reasons for cough is upper airway inflammation. Saline irrigation, or washing out your nasal passages with a saltwater rinse, can keep inflammation down by flushing out irritants and clearing away mucus. You can use a special bulb or a container called a neti pot.

Elderberry

 

You can take elderberry extract as a supplement in capsules or a syrup. It may not ease your cough right away, but studies show it can make it go away sooner.

Menthol

Menthol, a compound naturally found in peppermint, opens your airways to help you breathe more easily. That means it can also keep coughs at bay. You can find menthol in rubs you spread across your chest, cough drops, and even peppermint tea.

Gargle Saltwater

A saltwater gargle is usually a sore throat remedy, but it’s worth trying for coughs, too. The extra moisture can thin mucus and help wash out things that irritate your throat, much like a saline rinse does for the nose. Mix 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. of salt into 8 ounces of warm water, tip your head back, gargle, and then spit the mixture out.

 

Humidifier

Though keeping the air moist can help ward off a dry cough, take extra care with humidifiers. Dust mites are the No. 1 allergen and grow best when conditions are too moist. Mold can also grow inside humidifiers if you don’t keep them clean. Both can make coughs worse instead of better.

Herbs

 

Experts have found that mixing herbs like ivy leaf, marshmallow root, thyme, and aniseed into a syrup can cut the number of days you’ll deal with your cough.

Cough Drops

Sucking on a cough drop -- or even just a hard candy -- may wet your throat enough that it puts a short-term damper on cough. Your best bet is cough drops with airway-opening menthol.

Home-made tried and tested cough syrup 

4 tablespoon each of water, honey and apple cider vinegar, mix well, add 1/4 teaspoon of dry ginger powder, mix well. You can double or triple the ingredients and store in a clean, dry bottle, 1 teaspoon gives you instant relief. Many residents here, who didn't get relief from the cough syrups they're prescribed, got relief from this cough syrup. Don't give honey to children below 1 year old.

 

 

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4 home remedies that can help ease cold symptoms

 The common cold is a viral infection that can be spread by direct contact with someone who has a cold. It can also be transferred from one person to another by way of tiny air droplets released through a sneeze, cough, or by someone blowing their nose. Cold viruses can live on surfaces for several hours, too; you can become ill by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, mouth, or nose.

Typical symptoms of a cold include runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and headache. Symptoms usually last for three to seven days, up to two weeks.

The good news is that keeping up on your overall hygiene, including washing your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds each time, can help prevent the spread of germs. So can wearing a medical mask over your mouth and nose, much as you would to help prevent COVID.

Although there is no proven cure for a cold, there are ways to get some relief. Here are four remedies that may help.

 Use a humidifier

A humidifier won’t get rid of your cold, but if you have a stuffy nose, it might make it easier for you to breathe. It does this by helping to keep the mucous membranes in the lining of your nose moist. Try to maintain your room’s humidity somewhere between 30 and 50 percent.

Take note, however: Although a humidifier can be a useful tool to generate moisture, it can also spread germs and mold through the air if you don’t rinse and scrub it with dish soap and warm water frequently. Keeping your humidifier clean is especially important for people with allergies or asthma.

Taking a hot shower may help temporarily, too, thanks to the humidity it generates within a closed space

 Gargle with saltwater

When mucus drips into the back of your throat (also called postnasal drip), you may end up with a sore throat, but gargling with salt water may provide temporary relief. Try mixing 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of table salt into 4 to 8 ounces of warm water, and then gargle. While it won’t cure the underlying infection, it’s not likely to be harmful.

 Drink lots of water

Although staying hydrated doesn’t reduce the duration of cold symptoms, it may ease them. Drinking plenty of water can loosen congestion in the throat and maintain your balance of bodily fluids. Maintaining proper hydration can help especially if you feel a fever coming on: Any time you’re sweating out your liquids, it’s important to replenish them. In addition to water, drinking warm beverages such as tea or soup can help relieve congestion.

Always talk to your healthcare provider (HCP) about how much water is right for you. Individual needs vary depending on your activity level, the weather, environmental conditions, and medications you may be taking.

Over-the-counter medications

Unfortunately, there’s no medication proven to cure the common cold. Sometimes, however, nasal decongestant or antihistamine medicines may help a runny nose and sneezing. Some pain relievers can ease discomfort associated with a headache or sore throat, as well, and certain cough suppressant medications could help control short-term coughing.

It’s important to find what works for you. Carefully read product labels and only take medications as directed. Speak with your HCP if you have any concerns about specific drugs. Also reach out to your HCP if your cold symptoms don’t improve or worsen after three to five days.

Roughly boil 500 ml water with 15-20 tulsi leaves, ginger 1" finely chopped or grated, 2 black peppercorns crushed. Once water starts boiling, simmer for 3-4 minutes. Strain it, divide it into roughly 3 parts - 1) drink at once as hot as possible, 1) heat and drink in the afternoon and 3rd heat and drink at night. If the heaviness still persists, repeat it the next day. Sure to get relief.

At the very 1st symptom of heading for cold/ fever, peel and cut a medium size red onion roughly. Keep it in a small cup near you for a week. You'll not get a cold nor  fever.

If you apply daily little mustard oil in your nostrils and rub little oil under your foot, you'll not catch a cold was told by a friend, which they said it is sure to escape from suffering from cold.

Good luck to all to be safe from cold and fever this winter.

 

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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