Home remedies that can give you immediate relief from cough
First Published Aug 2, 2021, 5:14 PM ISTCough is a common reflex action that occurs when mucus drains down. To treat cough most, you need to first find out if it's dry or productive.
Cough is a common reflex action that occurs when mucus drains down. To treat cough most, you need to first find out if it's dry or productive.
Who doesn't love a slight nip in the air? (Sniff, sniff) Or a chilly breeze? (Cough, cough). We get it, definitely not someone who's been suffering from a sudden flu attack. Even a little cough can bring your life to a standstill but know that the changing weather is not the only reason for your misery.
Cough is a common reflex action that occurs when mucus or foreign irritants drain down the back of the throat. As soon as we start suffering from itching throat, we start looking for common home remedies for cough or traditional quick fixes to remedy symptoms of cough. Try these 5 effective home remedies for cough (dry and wet cough) that might help you feel better.
Turmeric milk: You should drink a glass of milk with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric twice daily to clear your throat. Another home remedy for a stubborn cough is adding garlic to the above blend. Simply, boil a clove of garlic with milk and then add a pinch of turmeric to it. This drink is an ideal cough treatment because it helps in healing and soothing your throat. You can even add ginger instead of garlic, both work equally well. Gargle with turmeric water a few times a day to get relief from constant coughing.
Black Pepper: For productive cough, black pepper is the simplest home remedy. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper with desi ghee and have it on a full stomach.
Honey, Mulethi, Cinnamon: A mix of 1/4 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon mulethi powder and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon with water twice daily in the morning and evening works wonders.
Spiced Tea: A warm cup of spiced tea is a great way to get rid of a bad cough, naturally. Add 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, a pinch of cinnamon and some cloves.
Pomegranate Juice for Kids: This is a brilliant remedy for kids. You could give them a mix of 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, a pinch of ginger powder along with pippali powder.
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