Cough

A Cough is a common reflex action done to clear the mucus, foreign irritants or any blockage in the throat or upper air passages. Viral or bacterial infections in the respiratory tract, dust pollen or environmental irritants, smoking, certain health problems, etc. are some triggers of a cough.

We simply opt for over the counter cough syrups to get rid of a cough but do you know that some natural ingredients will give the same effectiveness as a placebo in treating coughs? Surprising isn’t it.

Now, here we are going to know how to prepare homemade cough syrups for treating cough with 2 best ingredients. These syrups will not only heals naturally but also taste better than OTC cough syrups.

Ginger Based Cough Syrups:

Ginger treats cough by acting as an expectorant that loosens and expels the mucus. It has antibacterial and antiviral properties that fight off the infection in the respiratory system. It acts as antihistamine agent that treats allergies. It also relieves the pain in your throat and chest caused by coughing.

Syrup – 1: (with Peppermint and Honey)

Peppermint acts as a decongestant that thins the mucus, breaks up the phlegm and relieves irritation.

• Add 1 tablespoon of dried peppermint, 3 tablespoons of chopped ginger and 4 cups of water in a pan.
• Bring it to a boil and simmer till the liquid has reduced to half of its quantity.
• Strain the mix and wait till it cool down
• Then add 1 cup of honey and stir well till it dissolves completely.
• Store it in a bottle in the refrigerator and consume 1 tablespoon every few hours till you get relief from your cough.

Syrup – 2: (with Pepper and Thyme)

Pepper stimulates the circulation and clears mucous. Thyme has antimicrobial properties that relax your bronchi muscles and open up the airways.

• Mix 1 ½ teaspoons each of powdered thyme, pepper and ginger, 3 tablespoons of warm water and 8 tablespoons of honey in a bowl.
• Stir well till you get even and consistent texture and store this in a clean well-sealed container.
• Take 3 – 4 teaspoons of this cough syrup daily till you get rid of an irritating cough.

Syrup – 3: (with Cayenne Pepper, Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar)

Honey soothes the irritated throat; apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties that relieve you from coughing. Cayenne pepper loosens the mucus and clears your throat.

• Mix 1/4 teaspoon each of cayenne pepper and ground ginger, 1 tablespoon each of raw honey and organic cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl.
• Stir well and take 1 – 2 teaspoons of this cough syrup as often as needed to get relief from your cough.

Syrup – 4: (with Marshmallow Root, Cinnamon and Chamomile)

Chamomile soothes and relaxes your muscles that relieve tickle in the throat. Marshmallow root has highest mucilaginous content that soothes the throat. Cinnamon boosts immunity and cures your cough.

• Pour 1 quart of water in a medium saucepan and add 1/4 cup each of ginger root, marshmallow root and chamomile flowers and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in it.
• Stir well and bring it to a boil and then simmer it till the volume reduced to half of its quantity.
• Strain it to remove herbs and add 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 3/4 cup of honey in it.
• Stir well and refrigerate it in an airtight container.
• For dosage, take 1 tablespoon for adults and 1 teaspoon for children (above 5 years) to get rid of a cough.

Lemon – Honey Based Syrups:

This combination is an age-old remedy that widely used to cure a cough. Lemon is rich in vitamin C that suppresses your cough and boosts immunity to clear the infection. Honey is a rich demulcent that has high viscosity and stickiness that coats and soothes the irritated mucous membranes.

Both of these ingredients are enriched with vital nutrients, antioxidants and antimicrobial properties that repair and stimulate the growth of tissue to treat your cough and sore throat. Here are some DIY homemade natural cough syrup recipes.

Syrup – 1: (with Ginger)

Ginger has oleoresin component that exhibits antitussive abilities to treat coughing. This is an excellent combination for treating your cough.

• Peel and slice a piece of ginger root and zest 2 fresh lemons.
• Pour 1 cup of water in a saucepan and add 1/4 cup of ginger slices and 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons of lemon zest in it.
• Place on a stove (or heat) and bring it to a boil and then simmer for 5 – 7 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and strain the solution and keep it aside.
• Pour 1 cup of raw honey in a saucepan and heat over a low flame but be sure that not to boil it.
• Then mix the strained lemon – ginger solution in it and add the extracted juice of both the lemons.
• Keep stirring the mixture over low heat for few minutes and turn off the heat.
• Pour this mix into an airtight container and use it as your cough syrup.
• The recommended dosage, for children (1 – 5 years) – 1/2 to 1 teaspoon every 2 hours, for children (5 – 12 years) – 1 to 2 teaspoons every 2 hours and for people (above 12 years) – 1 to 2 tablespoons every 4 hours.

Note: Or place 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and juice of 1/2 a lemon into a saucepan filled with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil and turn off the heat and cool it for 20 minutes. Mix 1 – 2 tablespoons of honey in it and drink it as your cough syrup.

Syrup – 2: (with Glycerin)

Glycerin has demulcent and moisturizing properties that cure your cough and soothes your sore throat.

• Pour 1/4 cup each of food grade glycerin, raw honey and fresh lemon juice in a bowl.
• Stir all these ingredients and transfer the mix into a jar and label it as your cough syrup.
• Take 1 teaspoon of this syrup for every few hours till you get complete relief from coughing.

Syrup – 3: (with Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties that boost up the immune system and prevent the infection.

• Pour 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil, 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup of raw honey in a small saucepan.
• Heat it till all the ingredients are well mixed and turn off the heat.
• Take 1 spoonful of this warm syrup (or) mix it in your hot water or tea.
• Store the remaining in the refrigerator for a month and make sure to warm the syrup before using.

Note: Or use olive oil instead of coconut oil.

Syrup – 4: (with Pineapple and Cayenne Pepper)

Pineapple is rich in vitamin C and bromelain (enzyme) along with other vital nutrients that boost up your immunity and clears coughing by soothing your throat. Capsaicin in cayenne pepper warmth your body and enhance proper blood circulation to relieve your cough and pain.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of raw honey, a pinch of sea salt and cayenne pepper and 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice in 1 cup of pineapple juice.
• Stir well and store it in a glass bottle.
• Take 1 – 3 tablespoons of this cough syrup daily, as needed to soothe your cold, cough and sore throat.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Remember that all these cough syrups are not recommended for kids less than 2 years age why because honey may cause infant botulism (a type of food poisoning).
2. Use buckwheat honey (if available) instead of raw honey while preparing these cough syrups.
3. Make sure to refrigerate these homemade cough syrups to store them for few months.
4. Consult your doctor if you’re suffering from other symptoms like fever, cold or upper respiratory problems for proper diagnose and treatment.

Have you ever made homemade cough syrups? What natural remedies do you use to ease your cough? Share them with us in the below comments box.

Cough – a most common natural defense action done to clear the mucous or other irritants in the upper air passage. It can be due to viral infection, flu, cold, smoking, allergies, respiratory problems, etc.

A dry cough – a type of cough that doesn’t produce any mucous or phlegm and makes your throat dry and irritated along with damaging the tissues.

It is mainly caused due to viral infection, lung ailments, inflammation, allergens, inhalation of smoke, sore throat, dust and other irritants.

Fever, chest pain, dry and itchy throat, irritation, exhaustion, shortness of breath, etc. are some of the symptoms of a dry or a hacking cough. Tickling at the back of your throat can also result in dry coughing.

A dry cough can be cured easily with natural home remedies. So, just give a trial to these natural remedies at home to get long lasting relief from a dry cough without any side effects.

Home Remedies for Dry Cough:

Listed below are the best dry cough remedies which you have to follow them regularly till you get complete relief from a dry cough and its symptoms.

Remedy – 1: (Honey)

Honey has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties which help to clear out the mucus and soothes your throat to relieve you from a painful cough. It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that clear all upper respiratory problems.

• Add 2 teaspoons of raw honey in 1 cup of warm milk.
• Stir well and consume this milk at night before going to bed to get rid of chest pain and dry cough.
• Regular intake of this milk will definitely help you in clearing your cough.

Note:

• Also, consume 1 teaspoon of honey 2 – 3 times daily (or) add some raw honey and fresh lemon juice in 1 glass of warm water and drink it.
• Or drink a glass of grape juice by adding raw honey in it.

Remedy – 2: (Turmeric)

Turmeric has curcumin, which exhibits antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that used to get rid of coughing caused due to viral infection or allergies.

• Add 1 teaspoon each of turmeric powder and carom seeds in 1 cup of boiling water.
• Boil it for few minutes till it reduced to half of its quantity.
• Then add some raw honey in it and take it thrice a day.
• Continue doing this process daily till you get complete relief from a cough.

Note:

• Or mix some turmeric in warm milk and drink it.
• Also, mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric in hot water and use it to gargle.
• Or simply mix 1 teaspoon each of honey and turmeric powder. Consume it to get rid of coughing.

Remedy – 3: (Ginger)

Ginger acts as a natural analgesic that relieves your pain and cough. it soothes your scratchiness and irritation caused by a sore throat with its anti-inflammatory property.

• Cut 3–inch piece of ginger into slices and crush them thoroughly.
• Add this paste to 1 cup of water and boil it for few minutes.
• Allow it to cool for another few minutes and drink it for 3 – 4 times a day.
• Repeat it regularly to clear your dry cough and its symptoms.

Note:

• Also, chew few ginger slices (by sprinkling some salt) throughout the day (or) rub your chest with ginger oil.
• Or mix 1 teaspoon each of basil leaves paste and ginger paste. Extract its juice and add 3 teaspoons of honey. Stir well and have it 3 times a day till your cough persists.
• Alternatively, mix cayenne pepper and ginger powder in a bowl. Then pour 1 spoon each of raw honey and apple cider vinegar and mix to make a paste by adding 2 – 3 spoons of water. Consume few times daily.

Remedy – 4: (Garlic)

Garlic contains an active ingredient called allicin, which exhibits antiviral and antimicrobial properties that boost up the immune system to fight against the infections causing your dry cough.

• Boil 1 glass of water and add few garlic cloves in it.
• Then add 1 teaspoon of oregano in it and stir well.
• Let it cool and then add some raw honey in it.
• Consume this mix for twice daily till you get relief from dry cough.

Remedy – 5: (Gargle with Salt Water)

Gargling with salt water treats your sore throat through osmosis and thus moisture your throat to prevent a dry cough. It removes irritants and thin down the mucus.

• Add 1 teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water.
• Stir well and use it to gargle for about 30 – 45 seconds.
• Spit it out to clear the infection and rinse your mouth with normal water.
• Repeat it twice daily (morning and evening) to get relief from the problem.

Remedy – 6: (Steam)

Steam is an effective to get rid of cold and cough. It loosens the phlegm and mucous effectively from your upper respiratory system and thus improves your condition. Adding essential oils will be an added advantage to cure your cough.

• Pour hot water in a bowl and add 3 drops of tea tree oil and few drops of eucalyptus oil in it.
• Lean over the bowl and inhale the steam by covering your head with a towel.
• Inhale the steam for 5 – 10 minutes for 2 – 3 times daily.

Remedy – 7: (Marshmallow Root)

Marshmallow root is an effective remedy for dry cough. It has anti-inflammatory property that relieves your pain, irritation and inflammation. It protects your mucus membrane tissue and thus prevents it from further damage.

• Steep few dried marshmallow leaves in 1 cup of hot water for about 10 – 15 minutes.
• Strain it and drink the tea to get rid of pain.
• Regular intake of marshmallow tea for thrice daily will cure your dry cough problem.

Remedy – 8: (Oregano)

Oregano acts as an expectorant that helps to get rid of mucous and clears your airways. For treating your dry cough, you need to use perennial herb of oregano called marjoram.

• Place some oregano in a pan filled with 1 cup of water.
• Boil it for few minutes and filter it.
• Drink it daily to improve your health condition and soothe your throat.

Remedy – 9: (Thyme)

Thyme acts as an expectorant that soothes the throat, eliminates mucus and phlegm and relieves you from dry cough. You can use either dried or fresh thyme for treating your cough.

• Place thyme in a mug and pour hot water over it.
• Steep it for about 10 minutes and drink it by adding some honey.
• Drink this thyme tea for several times daily till you recovered from a dry cough.

Note: Or use powdered aniseed (or) flaxseed (or) cinnamon powder (or) black pepper (or) powdered slippery elm bark instead of thyme for making and drinking tea.

Remedy – 10: (Raw Onion)

Onions help to block the compounds that trigger cough and thus relieves you from painful sore throat.
Blend one onion and extract its juice in a bowl.

• Then add 1 tablespoon of organic honey and stir well.
• Keep it aside for 4 – 5 hours and consume 1 teaspoon of this cough syrup for twice a day.
• Regular intake of this cough syrup will help to prevent dry cough and sore throat.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Intake of throat lozenges will treat the irritation and soothes your sore throat to prevent coughing.
2. Almonds give an effective relief from dry cough. Soak 7 almonds in water for overnight, peel it and crush the almonds to make a paste. Then add 2 tablespoons of butter and sugar in it. Stir well and consume it in morning and evening to clear cough.
3. Drinking plenty of water (prefer lukewarm water), soups and herbal teas will calm down the irritated areas and gives you a relief from persistent coughing. Also taking a hot shower treats cough.
4. Elevate your head while sleeping to act as an enabler for cough, which in turn reduce coughing and helps you for a better night time sleep.
5. Apply vaporubs on the throat and chest to get relief from cough and to have a sound sleep.
6. Use of other natural remedies like jaggery, cumin seeds, mint leaves, basil leaves, etc. will prevent your dry coughing.
7. Make sure to consult your doctor if your cough lasts for longer than a week after using over the counter medications and cough syrups, as if it left untreated then it results in many underlying health problems.
8. It’s recommended to cover your nose and mouth while coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of virus to others.
   Remember to wash your hands thoroughly with mild soap and warm water, especially before eating.
9. Avoid eating cold or frozen foods (or) overeating at night before bedtime (or) consuming fried foods (or) carbonated or caffeinated beverages, etc. for getting quick relief from cough.
10. Quit smoking, as dry cough will increase due to the smoke. Here you should not acts as an active or passive smoker to cure your dry cough.
11. Suck some natural mint candies to stop a dry cough, as the mouth releases saliva and thus it lubricates the throat and the air passage.
12. Even carrots are helpful in treating dry cough. Just drink a glass of fresh carrot juice by adding some honey in it. Have it twice daily.
13. Use humidifier to add moisture to the dry air which in turn helps you to get relief from dry cough.
14. Raisins also eliminates the dry cough and soothes your throat. Consume a handful of raisins daily.

Hope you liked the article and will give a trial to these remedies for dry cough. Feel free to share your experience or queries with us in the comments box.

A cough is a frustrating and uncomfortable health problem which is caused due to any viral or bacterial infections, cold, asthma, dust or environmental irritants, smoking, lung cancer, tuberculosis, etc. It exhibits certain symptoms like a persistent cough, headache, pain, itchy or a sore throat, congestion, etc.

A cough is a body’s way of expelling an irritant in the upper respiratory airways or throat and it can affect people in two ways – dry cough and wet cough. Dry cough can be caused due to allergens, bacteria, dust and other irritants. Wet cough is caused when the mucous or phlegm is developed in the throat.

However, most people start crying while they chop an onion but do you know the strong vapors that emit from an onion will help you to stop coughing. So, instead of taking over the counter cough syrups, just give a trial to this natural home remedy for treating your cough.

Don’t you believe it? Then have a look on these amazing onion properties to know how it works for treating cough.

• It is rich in sulfur compounds that exhibit anti-bacterial property to cure a cough causing microbes. The sulfur acts as a powerful detox element that helps the body to release toxins (especially from the liver).
• It strengthens the immune system by working as natural antibiotics and expectorants to loosen up the mucous causing cough.
• It has an anti-inflammatory property that reduces the pain or inflammation caused due to a persistent cough.
• It acts as a perfect cough suppressant and gives you relief from coughing and its symptoms.

How to use Onions for Cough:

Here we listed 3 best and effective methods of using onions for treating your cough. All you need is to follow them regularly without any interruption.

Method – 1: (Onion with Honey)

Both onion and honey have antibacterial and antiviral properties that fight against the microbes causing cough. Honey has a great soothing and moisturizing property that relieves you from both dry and wet cough.

Steps to be followed…

• Slice 2 medium size onions evenly and place it on the base of the jar.
• Then pour 1 cup of raw honey over the onion slices.
• Cover the jar with its tight lid and keep it aside for 9 hours or overnight.
• Now open up the jar and consume 1 teaspoon of this syrup to get relief from a cough.
• Repeat it regularly for 3 – 4 times a day until you get relief from coughing and its symptoms.

Note:

• Or dice a large onion into small pieces and extract its juice using a food mill or metal sieve with a spoon over a large bowl and mix equal part of honey to onion juice. Store it in a jar with tight lid for few hours and then swallow 1 teaspoon of this cough syrup to alleviate coughing.
• Or slice 1 medium onion into 1/4-inch pieces and separate the pieces. Arrange these pieces at the bottom of a glass jar and cover it with an equal layer of sugar. Stir gently and leave for overnight. Give 1 teaspoon of this children cough syrup to your child till they get relief from coughing.
• Or else layer the onion pieces and sugar (or honey) till 3 layers for more concentrated syrup.

Method – 2: (Onion Broth)

Onion detoxifies the body and removes all the things causing cough in the body. This broth is very effective in reducing cough and its symptoms.

Steps to be followed…

• Chop 1 large onion into quarter size pieces.
• Put the pieces in a pot and add 2 cups of water in it.
• Place it on the high heat and bring it to a boil.
• Then reduce the heat to medium-low or simmer it for about 15 minutes.
• Now remove the pot from heat and let it cool for few minutes.
• Strain the broth and discard the onion pieces.
• Drink this onion broth throughout the day to get relief from the congestion and mucous causing cough.
• Regular intake will definitely help you to get rid of a cough and its symptoms.

Method – 3: (Onion Cough Syrup with Honey and Garlic)

All these ingredients have a natural antimicrobial property that clears the microbes causing cough. Honey acts as a demulcent that relaxes the cough reflex and soothes your throat.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1/2 cup each of honey and water in a bowl.
• Stir well and add 1 whole chopped onion, 1 chopped garlic clove and a dash of sage, oregano or thyme in it.
• Mix it and allow it to steep for overnight and strain it in the morning.
• Now use this liquid as your cough syrup and store the remaining in a refrigerator for future use.
• Continue the intake of this cough syrup regularly till you get complete relief from coughing.

Tips and Precautions:

1. If you didn’t get any relief from coughing within 2 – 3 weeks and also suffering from fever, chills, fatigue then it’s time to consult your doctor for proper diagnose and treatment as per your health problem.
2. Slice an onion and place it on the bottom of each foot and secure it with a sock. Leave it on for overnight to get rid of a cough with its sulfur and quercetin content.
3. Another folk remedy is cut an onion into quarters and place it on a plate. Leave it at your bedside, so that the strong vapor will absorb the illness and gives relief from coughing. It helps to clear a cough to all people of all age groups.
4. Also, you can pour the sliced onions in a muslin bag or tea towel and tie it off. Hang it on your headboard while sleeping. Do the same for 3 – 4 days to get rid of a cough.
5. Coughing dries your throat and causes irritations. So to ease your cough, you need to drink plenty of water and other fluids like juices, herbal teas, etc.

Try these onion remedies to get relief from a cough. Do you know any other effective onion methods for coughing? Then share it with us.

Coughing is a common action done by the body for removing any blockage or irritant in the throat or upper air passages. It is caused due to any viral or bacterial infections in respiratory track, smoking, stress, dust pollen or any other irritants.

Coughing causes itchy throat, congestion, throat pain, headache, and chest pain. It attacks people in two ways i.e. dry coughs and productive cough. Other than using over the counter medicines or cough syrups for each time, just give a try to natural remedies that give long lasting relief without side effects.

Ginger is one among those natural remedies used from centuries to treat cold, cough and stomach related problems. Here we are going to learn about how it works and how to use it as a cough suppressant.

Does Ginger works for Cough?

Yes, it works very effectively for treating cough. Here are some of the proof’s to make you know how it cures coughs.

• It has an anti-inflammatory property that reduces the inflammation in the throat and chest caused by cough.
• It has antibacterial and antiviral property that relieves you from cold, flu and other respiratory problems to get rid of coughs.
• It promotes salivation, inhibits airway contraction and stimulates the secretion of mucus to relieve coughs and its symptoms.
• It has an antihistamine property that effectively treats allergies causing respiratory ailments which in turn cures coughs.
• It contains oleoresin, an antitussive ability that relieves and suppress coughing.
• It has essential oils and antioxidant property that soothes the throat and relieves pain caused in throat and chest.
• It contains aromatic compounds like gingerols, shogaols and zingerone that has many amazing medicinal qualities and has the ability to soothe coughs.
• It works as an expectorant that helps to loose and expel the mucous from the lungs.

Want to know how to use ginger as a cough suppressant. Then discover these 3 excellent ginger methods for getting quick relief from cough and its symptoms.

Method – 1: (Ginger Tea)

This process is used to treat cold, flu and thereby cough. This hot herbal tea soothes the throat and relieves from sore throat.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 2 tablespoons of fresh and shredded ginger root in 1 cup of hot water.
• Let it steep for 10 – 15 minutes and then add some honey and lemon juice to enhance the taste.
• Stir it well and drink ginger tea while it is warm.
• Continue drinking ginger tea for 2 – 3 times daily to get complete relief from cough and its symptoms.

Note:

• Or simply place finely chopped ginger pieces in a teapot filled with water. Boil the mix till the volume reduces to half and strain to drink it by adding honey.
• Alternatively, prepare ginger brew by adding 1/2 pound of thinly sliced ginger and 4 cups of water in a pan. Simmer it by covering for 20 minutes and strain the water. Then add 1 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice and 4 cups of water. Stir well and drink this warm to get relief.
• Or else mix 3 tablespoons of chopped ginger, 1 tablespoon of dried peppermint in 4 cups of water. Boil it till it reduces to half and then strain it to get cool. Add 1 cup of honey to this mix and consume 1 tablespoon for every few hours.

Method – 2: (Ginger)

Ginger has many amazing properties that can be used alone to cure cold and dry coughs.

Steps to be followed…

• Cut 1-inch piece of fresh ginger into slices.
• Sprinkle some salt over it and chew it for few minutes.
• The strong taste of ginger will provide relief from respiratory problems and thereby cough.
• Repeat it as needed.

Note:

• Or simply consume ginger slices throughout the day.
• Alternatively include ginger in your daily diet like in curries, salads, soups, rice items, cookies, bread, etc. to get relief from coughs.
• Or drink ginger juice that is extracted from crushed ginger pieces, either alone or by adding some lemon juice or honey or tulsi juice.

Method – 3: (Ginger with Honey and Lemon)

Honey soothes the irritated throat, lemon boost up the immune system and ginger clears the bacteria or any blockage in respiratory system. This combinational process is very effective in treating cough and other respiratory problems.

Steps to be followed…

• Chop 2 – 3 inch piece of fresh ginger root into slices.
• Cut a lemon into fine slices.
• Place these lemon and ginger slices in a jar.
• Then pour enough of raw honey till it covers the slices in the jar.
• Stir it well and put a lid on the jar.
• Keep it aside for overnight or a whole day.
• Then add 1 teaspoon of this honey mix in 1 cup of hot water.
• Stir well and drink this cough syrup to get rid of coughs.
• Do the same regularly for 2 – 3 times a day till you got complete relief from coughs.

Note:

• Or simply add small grated ginger root, few lemon drops and some honey in a cup. Pour hot water over it and stir to prepare the above mix instantly.
• Alternatively, mix 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger in a saucepan, simmer it for 10 minutes and strain the mix it in a bowl. Then add 1/4 cup of honey and stir well. Allow it to cool and pour this syrup in a small bottle with a tightly closed cap. Now consume 1 teaspoon for every 3 – 4 hours.

Tips and Precautions:

1. It contains certain plant compounds called phenols that interact with certain medications. So, consult your doctor before using ginger.
2. It has blood thinning property, so avoid ginger while using medicines like aspirin or warfarin to avoid further damage to the health.
3. Avoid using ginger and honey to the children under 2 years of age. Also, intake of too much lemon juice or ginger might cause intestinal upset or mouth irritation in adults.
4. Add a drop of ginger oil or few ginger slices in a hot water and inhale the aromatic vapors through steaming process for soothing the sore throat and to relieve any block in respiratory track.
5. You can also take ginger in the form of its extracts like ginger snaps, cookies, ale, lozenges, tincture, capsules, etc. for getting some relief from cold, cough and sore throat.
6. Make sure to consult your doctor if you didn’t get any relief from cough after a week or suffering from productive coughs, for getting proper diagnose and treatment as per your health condition.
7. Pregnant or nursing women or children or people who have nearby surgeries won’t consume ginger. Talk with your doctor before taking ginger as a cough remedy and know your ginger dosage.

That’s all for now about Ginger for Cough, try these methods and share your experience with us.

A cough might be a symptom of bronchial irritation that caused due to environmental irritants or respiratory illness or stress, etc. So, it is not a serious health problem but can be a symptom to any out coming health problems.

It causes itchy throat, congestion, headache, sore throat, mild fever and chest pain which will irritate you and makes you unable to concentrate on your work. However the usage of medicated cough syrups will just heal pain in the throat and make you sleepy but using natural remedies will help to cure this problem, from root cause and relieves you from coughs and its symptoms.

Turmeric is an Ayurvedic spice that widely used to treat many health and skin problems that include coughs. Here are the properties of turmeric that used to treat coughs.

• It has an active ingredient called curcumin has anti-inflammatory property that heals the soreness in the throat and chest. But be sure to mix black pepper in turmeric to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin by thousand times.
• It has antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties that fight against coughs causing microbes.
• It is very effective in treating cough and chest congestion, especially it caused by a viral infection or general lung inflammation.
• It has volatile oil that helps to relieve coughs by getting rid of the phlegm.

Here you’re going to learn how to stop coughing with the help of turmeric. Let’s get started.

Method – 1: (Turmeric Milk)

This process is an age old remedy used to treat coughs. Turmeric fights against the irritants causing cough and milk soothe the throat and provides instant energy to prevent depletes after constant coughing.

Steps to be followed…

• Pour 2 cups of fresh whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 – 3 crushed black peppercorns, 1/2 inch of roughly chopped ginger and 2 – 3 whole cardamom pods in a small saucepan.
• Bring it to a boil for few minutes and strain it into a glass.
• Then add some honey in this milk and stir well.
• Drink this turmeric milk to get rid of the coughs and for more effective results, drink it twice a day once in the morning and once at night before bed time.

Note:

• Or simply mix 1/2 teaspoon of organic turmeric powder in 1 glass of hot milk. Stir well by adding some honey and drink this warm milk to get relief from coughs.
• Use any milk like cow milk, skim milk, goat milk, coconut milk, soy milk, etc. Or else use water instead of milk and drink it to get rid of coughs.

Method – 2: (Turmeric with Ginger and Honey Cough Syrup)

Both turmeric and ginger have antibacterial and antiviral properties that fight against the infections causing microbes in the respiratory system and honey soothes the irritated throat. This combinational process is very effective in treating cough.

Steps to be followed….

• Add 2 – 4 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger, 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, 2 pinches of ground black pepper, freshly grated zest of 1 organic lemon and 1/2 cup of honey in a bowl.
• Stir well and store this mix in an airtight glass container.
• Then boil 1 cup of water in a pan and let it cool slightly.
• Stir few teaspoons of this cough syrup in water and drink it.
• Regular intake of the cough syrup will help you to get rid of coughs.

Note:

• You can also add this mix to your favorite brewed tea and have it.
• Or mix 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder in 1 teaspoon organic honey and consume it for 3 times a day for getting effective relief from dry coughs.
• Alternatively, prepare turmeric tea by mixing 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder in 4 cups of boiling water. Steep it for few minutes and strain the tea. Mix some honey and fresh lemon juice and drink this tea to surely experience relief from coughs.
• Or simply heat 1/2 cup of water in a pot and add 1 teaspoon each of turmeric powder and black pepper powder in it. Stir it by adding small cinnamon sticks and let it boil for 2 – 4 minutes and strain it. Add 1 tablespoon of honey in it, drink this concoction daily until your condition improves.

Method – 3: (Turmeric Gargle)

Gargling with turmeric will help to remove irritants in the throat and also thins the mucus to prevent coughing. Salt used in this process helps to draw the excess fluids from the inflamed throat.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of hot water.
• Stir it well and use this mix to gargle for few minutes.
• Make sure to spit out this mix after gargle.
• Repeat it as needed for cough relief.

Method – 4: (Turmeric Smoke)

According to Ayurveda, Inhaling the smoke that comes from burning turmeric can also help as a cough suppressant. Here burnt turmeric acts as a strong expectorant.

Steps to be followed…

• Place some red hot charcoal pieces in a small mud pot and keep it in a cup of water.
• Then add few leaves of turmeric and 1 tablespoon of organic turmeric powder over leaves.
• Now gently blow in the mud pot to ignite the turmeric powder and start inhaling the smoke emitted to get rid of coughs.
• Do this regularly till you cleared a cough and its symptoms.

Note:

• Or simply burn the dried turmeric root and inhale the smoke to get quick relief from coughs.
• Also, mix 2 – 3 teaspoons of turmeric in hot water and inhale the vapors (as steam) of this turmeric infused water.
• Or else, roast a turmeric root and grind it to a smooth powder. Mix 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric powder in water and honey. Stir well and drink it twice a day.

Tips and Precautions:

1. For treating persistent or chronic coughs, roll a small piece of turmeric root or turmeric powder in a betel leaf and chew it thoroughly to get relief.
2. Keep a small piece of turmeric in your mouth at night time and chew it to cure chronic and dry coughs.
3. It might harm to people who are taking medicines for blood thinners, gall bladders, diabetes or other medicine to reduce stomach acid if taken in large amounts. Also, avoid using turmeric supplements as it might cause potentially harmful interactions with some medications.
4. Some research warns that in certain cases, few people are getting an allergic reaction that includes skin contact dermatitis by using turmeric. So, people those get allergies to plants in ginger family has to avoid using turmeric.
5. Avoid using turmeric, if you’re suffering from hives, rashes and some signs of swelling on lips, throat or tongue while using turmeric for cough treatment and consult your doctor.
6. Be sure to use 100% pure and organic turmeric powder rather than normal curry powders for treating any health or skin problems, including a cough.
7. Turmeric may interfere with some anti-tumor chemotherapy medications. So, anyone who is undergoing chemotherapy is strictly advised to avoid the usage of turmeric or its supplements.
8. Make sure to consult your doctor if you didn’t find any relief from a cough after a week of using turmeric or suffering from productive coughs or having a high fever and other symptoms, to get proper diagnose and treatment as per your health condition.

Hope you find these methods and tips helpful for curing your cough. Do you know any other turmeric methods for coughs or have any queries? Then share it with us.

Cough is a most common health problem that occurs when there is a blockage or any irritation in the throat or upper air passages. It is also caused due to common cold, viral infection, environmental pollutants, upper respiratory problems, smoking, etc.

Coughing results in the itchy throat, sore throat, fever, headache, congestion, and chest pain. It can be cured by itself within a week to 10 days but to get faster relief, you have to follow natural remedies rather than over the counter medications to treat cough naturally.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) stands as best cough remedy with its amazing health and skin benefits. Hippocrates, the father of medicine has suggested using ACV for treating many health problems, including cough.

Still having a doubt on how does apple cider vinegar works to treat cough? Here we are providing its properties that help in curing the cough and its symptoms effectively.

• It has antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties that fight against the microbes causing infection in the upper respiratory system.
• It has an astringent property that helps to control the spread of infection in the throat and heals the infection to relieve you from cough.
• It has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that help you in reducing the pain and irritation in the throat and chest that caused due to cough.
• It contains all the essential nutrients, live enzymes and amino acids which help to boost up the immune system and thus promotes quick relief from cough.
• It is used to manage all forms of cough (especially dry cough) along with soothing the throat to get relief from soreness and itching in the throat.

Hope now you’re ready to use apple cider vinegar as your cough suppressant. So, follow these best apple cider vinegar methods to get quick relief from cough.

Method – 1: (Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey)

Both honey and apple cider vinegar have antibacterial and soothing properties that clear cough and soothes the throat. This combination acts as a cough suppressant.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of raw honey in 1 glass of water.
• Stir it well and heat this mix to get slightly warm.
• Take it out and consume it slowly while it is warm.
• Repeat it for 2 – 4 times daily until you got complete relief from cough and sore throat.

Note:

• Or mix 2 – 3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with equal amount of butter and sugar. Stir well and consume this for 2 – 3 times a day to get rid of the problem.
• Simply add some fresh lemon juice in the above water and drink it.

Method – 2: (Homemade Cough Syrup)

It is a natural homemade cough syrup that works more effectively than over the counter medical syrups. It not only cure cough but also congestion in chest and soreness in the throat.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1/4 tablespoon each of finely ground ginger and cayenne pepper to 2 tablespoons of water.
• Then add 1 tablespoon each of honey and apple cider vinegar in this water.
• Stir all these ingredients and consume 1 tablespoon of this syrup for every 3 – 4 hours to suppress cough.
• Store the remaining mix in a jar at room temperature but be sure to discard the leftover mix after 8 hours.
• Continue doing this repeatedly till you get relief from cough.

Note:

• Or use 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1 clove garlic (grated) in the above ACV – honey tonic to get quick relief.
• Simply use fresh lemon juice instead of water.
• Alternatively, mix 1/2 teaspoon each of organic apple cider vinegar and raw honey. Consume this natural cough syrup to suppress cough and its symptoms. Or add a little of cayenne pepper and have it.

Method – 3: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar alone is used to treat many health problems naturally. but due to its pungent aroma and tart taste, use it by diluting in water.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 1 glass of water.
• Stir well and drink it to get rid of the problem.
• Regular intake of this ACV water will help you to strengthen your immune system and thereby to prevent cough.

Note:

• Or use lukewarm water instead of normal water.
• Alternatively, consuming 2 – 3 teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar for 1 – 2 twice a day will help to manage dry cough, which was suggested by many naturopaths.
• Or simply mix apple cider vinegar to your herbal teas, smoothies, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, salad dressing, etc. to heal cough.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Always use raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar that contains mother in it, to treat any health problem including cough.
2. Make sure to consult your doctor if you’ve cough that persists more than a week or accompanied by fever or headache or having productive cough with thick yellow or green mucous.
3. Include apple cider vinegar in your daily diet to get relief from inside out.
4. Simply pour some apple cider vinegar on your pillow case before going to bed at night to reduce night time cough, as the aroma of vinegar will soothe and calm the throat and makes you to sleep with less cough.
5. Remember that don’t give honey to children under 1 year as it causes a risk of infant botulism.
6. Use steam or humidifier to moisten the air and thereby to get rid of dry cough. Be sure to hydrate yourself with warm water, hot soups, herbal teas, hot milk and fruit juices.

Try these apple cider vinegar methods as your cough remedy. Or do you think that any ACV method I missed in this list? Then share it with us by commenting in the below box.