8. Suck A Lemon
Pucker up your lips and suck a slice of lemon. But don’t forget to sprinkle the lemon with some salt and pepper. The taste will at least distract you from all the coughing you have been suffering from.
9. Take Some Liquorice
Licorice root has properties of antiviral and anti-inflammatory that act tough on cough. Candy, made out of licorice root, is used to treat coughs. It helps soothe inflammation and an irritated throat in turn reduces cough.
Alternatively, Put the Licorice candy in a quart of boiling water and let it steep for about 24 hours. Store and sip whenever necessary to reduce cough.
10. Whiskey Works Too!
Whiskey works like a charm for a bad hacking cough. If you are not a fan of whisky, taking any other alcohol will work too since they provide relief from cough equally well. This is why most cough syrups that you buy have a decent amount of alcohol in them. Suffice it to say that this cough remedy is bound to work! And if you are not a great fan of alcohol altogether, just add a splash of whiskey to your tea.
11. Essential Oils Are A Remedy
When talking about home remedies, it is hard to leave essential oils out of the list because they clear up congestion and provide quick relief. For wet cough, use the ones that are high in key tones such as thujone or camphor. To use these essential oils, either massage them on your throat and chest or burn in an aroma diffuser.
12. Chew Some Garlic
Garlic contains antimicrobial and antibacterial components that make it an excellent cough remedy. There are various ways to use it, first eat a clove of crushed garlic mixed with some honey to soothe a sore throat or you can also simply add garlic to your food. You can also boil some garlic cloves in water and add a teaspoon of oregano oil. Allow cooling at room temperature, before adding honey and drink this mixture. This helps in breathing troubles and also alleviates other cough symptoms.
13. Sip Some Pepper and Honey Tea
Take honey with black pepper to treat chronic cough in no time because pepper stimulates mucus flow and circulation. Pepper has different flavonoids, vitamins, antioxidants that treat cough. Honey is natural cough suppressant and act as a mild antibiotic. To prepare the tea, take one teaspoon of freshly ground pepper and add it to two tablespoons of honey in a bowl and add boiling water. Cover the bowl and let it steep for about 15 minutes then strain and sip the tea slowly.
14. Onion Works Like A Charm
Onions are among the simplest cough remedies you can find. Onion has antimicrobial and anti-inflammation properties as it contains flavonoid phenyols and organosulfur compounds. It reduce mucous and relieve bronchitis symptoms. Just combine a teaspoon of onion juice with an equal amount of honey and drink this as a cough syrup. Breathing in strong vapours of onion can also be beneficial for treating cough symptoms.
15. Reduce Chest Pain With Cayenne Pepper
- Chest pain due to continuous coughing can be relieved using cayenne pepper as it acts as analgesic. It can be used to reduce motion sickness and nausea.
- Just mix an equal amount of cayenne pepper and ginger and add it to double the amount of honey and apple cider vinegar. Mix with some water and store in a bottle. Drink this syrup thrice a day.
- Alternatively drink cayenne tea to reduce tickling sensation and cough.
- Sprinkle cayenne on food to thin mucous secretions and to relieve congestion of nasal passages.
16. Drink Hot Milk With Honey
Honey is not only an excellent remedy for cough, but also adds some flavour to some remedies that may not taste so well. Drinking hot milk with honey can relieve chest pain caused due to excessive coughing. It also helps in curing dry cough as it moistens the glands in throat. To get the best out of this remedy, drink it right before you go to sleep at night.
17. Have You Tried Carrot Juice?
Carrots are a powerhouse of vitamins and nutrients and are also great at treating cough. You can make fresh carrot juice with four to five carrots and dilute it with some water. Add honey for taste and other benefits. Drink this juice few times a day till your symptoms are relieved.
18. Almonds Are Tough On Cough
Almonds are not only nutritious but also have healing properties for cough. You only have to soak about ten almonds in water overnight, crush them to a smooth paste and add 1 tsp of butter or ghee. Eat the paste three to four times a day to get relief from cough.
19. Raisins
Raisins or dried grapes are among the handiest cough remedies. They work as an excellent cough remedy for children, especially when they refuse other home remedies or medicines. You can mix ground raisins and boil in a little water to make a smooth sauce and feed it to infants to soothe their cough.
20. Sooth It With Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Vera gel is highly soothing to inflamed tissues. The gel also has mild analgesic properties that can relieve you from dry cough. Just split open a four inch aloe Vera leaf and scrape out the gel. Sweeten it with honey and consume it twice a day. You can take gel directly if you take the slight bitterness. You can also introduce Aloe Vera juice into your daily routine for maximum benefits.
Phew! That was a long list, yes? But the fact remains that these cough remedies provide relief from various cough symptoms without any side effects associated with cough medicines or syrups. While we love sharing these remedies with you, we must remind you that it is crucial to consult a doctor if the symptoms persist or have been present for more than two weeks.