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Each of us, dear readers of my blog, alas, but at least once, but suffered a cough, the main symptom of an autumn cold or winter hypothermia.

In general, coughing is a defensive reaction of our body.

With the help of it, the body releases phlegm in the bronchi, which occurs as a result of inflammation and the multiplication of bacteria.

Therefore, it is always very important to treat the cough correctly, not to suppress it, but to help it fulfill its protective function to the fullest.

I think that many of you have tried to treat cough at home more than once, using various inhalations, infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs for this. Yes, the effectiveness of folk remedies for coughing has been tested by time.

But, you can use them only if you are sure of the cause of your cough, i.e. if it is caused by an inflammatory process in the body (ARI, hypothermia), and resulted from inflammatory diseases of the lungs or bronchi.

Therefore, let's take a closer look at how to get rid of a cough so that it is not only effective, but also safe for your health!

How to get rid of a cough - folk recipes

Cough - forced expiration through the mouth, caused by contractions of the muscles of the respiratory tract due to irritation of receptors located along the entire respiratory tract (in the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, pleura). The physiological role of cough is to cleanse the respiratory tract of foreign substances and prevent mechanical obstacles that impair the patency of the airways

Why do you need a cough?

Folk remedies for coughs are mainly aimed at thinning sputum and its easier separation from the walls of the bronchi, as well as its discharge to the outside.

By cleansing the bronchi, we rid the body of bacteria and relieve inflammation. The inflammation goes away, the cough goes away.

If your cough is dry, choking, caused by nerve irritation, COPD, bronchial asthma, allergic nature, or caused by chronic diseases, the use of folk remedies for coughs may be ineffective and even dangerous.

In this case, you must definitely contact a specialist and do not self-medicate.

Folk recipes for treating cough

I tried to make a selection of the most effective homemade recipes for cough control based on herbs, spices and food.

• Anise infusion

For the preparation of "Anise infusion" we need the following ingredients:

• anise - 2 tablespoons seeds
• honey - 2 tablespoons
• water - 200 grams (1 cup)

Cooking method:

1. Making anise infusion is actually one of the easiest.
2. Place anise seeds in a suitable container and pour boiling water over them.
3. Then put it on a slow fire for 20 minutes, this will be enough. Next, we will cool our drug to room temperature.
4. We filter the cooled infusion through gauze or a sieve and add 2 tablespoons of honey to it.
5. Take the infusion should be inside before meals 3 times a day, 3 tablespoons or 50 grams.

• Anise-fennel infusion

This infusion also contains anise seeds in its composition and for its preparation you will need the following ingredients:

• anise - 1 teaspoon seeds
• fennel - 1 teaspoon
• water - 200 grams (1 cup)

Cooking method:

1. Pour boiling water over anise and fennel seeds, let it brew for half an hour.
2. As dishes, you can use a thermos, so that the infusion is better brewed.
3. After brewing and cooling at room temperature, filter the infusion through a sieve or gauze.
   It is taken before meals every 30 minutes at a dosage of 2-3 tablespoons.

• Turmeric for cough

For cooking, you need to take:

• turmeric - 1 teaspoon
• milk - 200 grams (1 cup)

Cooking method:

Add a teaspoon to a glass of milk and bring the drink to a boil.

It should be consumed hot before bed.

Turmeric has a beneficial effect on our body and has a warming effect.

• Basil tea for cough

Ingredients:

• fresh green basil leaves
• water - 200 grams (1 cup)

Cooking method:

• In order to prepare a drink, you need to take green basil leaves and pour boiling water over them, I brew them in a thermos.
• After the drink is infused, you can take it 2-3 times a day for 50 grams.
• Green basil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• From cough

To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:

• figs - 5 pieces (you can use both fresh and dried)
• milk - 400 grams (2 cups)

Cooking method:

1. place in a small saucepan and fill it with two glasses of hot milk, preferably freshly boiled.
2. We cover the saucepan tightly, giving the opportunity to brew. After the infusion becomes warm, it is ready for use, then we will knead the already soft fruits.
3. It is recommended to use the infusion 3-5 times a day in the form of heat in half a glass. It is mainly used for bronchitis and tonsillitis.

• Cough honey

Honey has long been known for its healing properties, and honey in combs is just a storehouse of useful vitamins and minerals.

When coughing, especially dry, it is very good to just chew a piece of honeycomb.

• Pepper paste with honey

Ingredients used:

• ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
• honey - 1 tablespoon

Cooking method:

To prepare the potion, we need to mix black ground pepper and honey well.

It is necessary to take the prepared paste by sucking after eating 3 times a day.

• Cinnamon Paste

To prepare the pasta, take the following ingredients:

• cinnamon - ½ teaspoon
• honey - 1 teaspoon

Cooking method:

To prepare the paste, you will need to mix it so that there are no lumps left. It must be taken by sucking 3-4 times a day.

• Ginger tea for cough

Ingredients:

• ginger - half a teaspoon of powder
• cloves - a quarter of a teaspoon
• cinnamon - a fifth of a teaspoon

Cooking method:

Tea is prepared by mixing all three components, that is: cloves and cinnamon, which are placed in a thermos and poured with boiling water.

Let the tea brew for 30 minutes. You need to drink tea 4-5 times a day.

• Asafoetida paste for whooping cough and bronchitis

To prepare the pasta you will need:

• asafoetida - one fifth of a teaspoon
• onion juice - a quarter of a teaspoon
• honey - 1 tablespoon

Asafoetida is an Indian spice used in Vedic cooking. It is a good substitute for onions and garlic, while leaving no smell, it is used in powder form.

Cooking method:

To get a healing paste, you need to mix all the ingredients: asafoetida, onion juice and honey. Take the remedy 4 times a day, 1 teaspoon.

• Infusion on spices for cough

When preparing the infusion, we need:

• anise - a quarter teaspoon
• fennel - a quarter teaspoon
• - a quarter teaspoon
• dill - a quarter teaspoon
• coriander - a quarter teaspoon

Cooking method:

It is required to take all the components, placing them in a thermos and pour one glass of boiling water.

Let the composition infuse for half an hour, after which it can be taken one glass 4 times a day.

• Mandarin decoction for cough

What is the use of this decoction, or rather tangerine peels?

The fact is that tangerines contain a substance - synephrine, which relieves swelling and removes mucus, thanks to which it allows you to remove mucus from the lungs and bronchi.

To get a tangerine broth we need ingredients:

• peels of fresh tangerines - 2 - 3 medium-sized
• water - 200 grams (1 cup)

Cooking method:

It is necessary to pour boiling water over the tangerine peels and let them brew for 30 minutes. After the specified time, strain the broth and drink 1 glass on an empty stomach in the morning.

• Pine decoction

Let's prepare a decoction of pine buds, for which you will need the following components:

• Dry pine buds - 15-18 pieces
• Water 1 glass

Pine buds can be bought at any pharmacy.

Cooking method:

1. Pour boiling water over pine buds, let it brew for 40-50 minutes.
2. Then strain and take a decoction of 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day, preferably before meals.

• Onion gargle for chronic cough

I hope you can find at least one acceptable recipe from the listed recipes, cook it and help your body cleanse your bronchi of phlegm, mucus, bacteria and everything that causes inflammation and provokes a cough.

In general, today, in my opinion, the best way to deal with a cough is inhalation through a nebulizer with saline. This is especially effective for children.

Be healthy and take care of yourself.

And of course, in any case, remember that for any disease, before self-medicating, you should consult a specialist and listen to his opinion.

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Cough is an unconditioned reflex that cleanses the respiratory organs of lung dust and dangerous substances (allergens, viruses, etc.). But it is not uncommon for this symptom to become permanent. And if time does not take up treatment, it will lead to life-threatening consequences. In this article, we will talk about what folk remedies can quickly and effectively help you and your loved ones get rid of a cough.

Cough: Key Features

To distinguish the reflex from the symptoms of the disease, it is worth checking it by its main characteristics. If you are worried about some point, or you find it difficult to answer, then immediately contact a specialist.

There are the following types of cough:

Productivity

• Dry (unproductive). It is distinguished by the absence of sputum, frequent periodicity (especially at night) and painful sensations. With additional symptoms, it indicates dangerous diseases (pleurisy, whooping cough, asthma, heart cough, etc.). It is also a frequent visitor to smokers.
• Wet (productive). Cough is accompanied by sputum, which is formed during inflammation of the bronchial mucosa. This can be caused both by pathology (pneumonia, bronchitis) and by a reflex (for example, a foreign body entering the lungs).

Often there is a change in the nature of sputum in diseases. When switching from a dry cough, it means recovery (with SARS, influenza).

By duration:

• Spicy. Occurs with infection and aspiration. Lasts no more than 2-3 weeks. Accompanied by a painful and intense cough. But it is protective in nature, clearing the lungs of microbes and sputum.
• Chronic. Talks about diseases of the extrapulmonary and respiratory system. Appears with a cough, the duration of which is 3 or more weeks. Dangerous for life! Accompanied by infrequent "coughing", inconsistent, but appears again and again. Not protective.

By timbre:

• Short cough (tuberculosis)
• Barking (laryngitis)
• Voiced chest (tracheitis)
• Husky
• Muted (asthma)

In the course of the disease, one can be replaced by another. Do not be afraid, the timbre is only a symptom of the above diseases, but an example of what negligence leads to your health.

Reasons for the appearance

The appearance of a cough is not always a bad sign. Without it, aspiration is impossible. Our lungs would fill up with germs, toxic substances, dust, which interferes with the airway. But that's not even a guess. People with such deviations exist.

A bad sign is a cough caused by pathogens:

1. Viruses - enter the body by close proximity, sneezing or coughing of an infected person. Viruses cause diseases: flu, herpes, bronchitis, etc.
2. Fungi - transmitted by close contact and spread through the bloodstream. Fungi such as blastomycetes or histoplasma infect the lungs.
3. Bacteria - are transmitted by airborne droplets (dust). The most common pathogens are streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, etc. The latter causes pneumonia.

Diseases most often occur due to the mixed nature of infections. Favorable factors for their passage are bad habits, environment, weak immunity, childhood and old age. And development is facilitated by hypothermia, stress, overload.

It's impossible not to get sick. But if you monitor your health, give up bad habits and “feed” your immune system, then the risk will be reduced to a minimum.

Treatment with folk remedies

Why choose a folk remedy? Traditional medicine recipes, before the advent of modern medicines, saved our ancestors from many ailments. Of course, they did not cure all diseases. But they certainly could have coughed. A variety of infusions and decoctions from grown fruits, herbal teas on the purest spring water - all this gave the power of nature and good health.

Many health problems are caused by the frantic pace of modern times. Everywhere you need to be in time, the morning is not good. And so the whole week. In this regard, the number of drugs is growing, and scientists are finding new methods of treatment. But interest in the secrets of the health of the past has not disappeared. On the contrary, it is being promoted. What has been passed down from sorcerer to sorcerer does not lose its relevance. And one has only to look at the healing properties of ancient remedies, any doubts go away. This is a storehouse of most useful substances! And in our time, and recover and restore the body - expensive or long. Moreover, many folk remedies for coughing can be taken along with medications.

If you looked at the descriptions of drugs, then they are full of side effects and contraindications. And even if they do not appear, then your body will “get tired”. He needs the power of the gifts of nature, which will restore inner balance and restore vigor.

In the article you will find recipes and a description of the best traditional medicine. How do they affect the body and what is better not to take. However, the author warns! If you start your health, then no recipes will help. Consult with your doctor and make sure that the cough (or other illness) is not advanced. An allergy test is required.

Misconceptions in the treatment of cough

Self-medication, especially without any idea about it, is very dangerous. There are no less misconceptions and stories on unverified sources on the Internet. The best option would be to write down the prescription and show it to your doctor, who will either prescribe it for you or forbid it. But still there are statements that have already established themselves as false. And if they advise you, then refuse. After all, the ancestors were wrong too.

Drink milk with honey

It is correct, but needs to be corrected. Firstly, you should drink only with a dry cough, as milk contributes to the production of mucus. And when it's wet, it's enough. Secondly, it is strictly forbidden to give this remedy at a temperature! You can’t make a hot drink either, only warm. You can, if desired, replace milk with water. The action is the same, but it will help people with milk protein intolerance or just taste preferences.

Apply mustard plasters and do inhalations

Undoubtedly, these tools are useful. But not at temperature! Also, if the person who made the inhalation goes to a cooler place, then there will be no effect (if only harm).

Do not open windows to avoid blowing

But this advice cannot be trusted. The patient should be in a ventilated, damp room. With a cough and so barely breathing, and stuffy even harder.

Herbs are suitable for everyone and everything

No, this is a delusion. Natural ingredients are very active, and combining with certain drugs can cause the opposite effect. Especially for people with chronic cough. In such cases, a doctor's consultation is required.

Cough remedies for children and pregnant women are definitely useful

Also not always. Each organism is individual, and in children and pregnant women it is especially vulnerable. Again, a doctor's consultation is required.

Alternative cough treatment is much more effective than medication, if you start it right, consult a doctor. He will make a diagnosis and write out a prescription that is suitable for your body. So, the period of illness will not be long and painful, and the body will receive a number of useful substances for recovery.

The most effective herbs in the treatment

Cough herbs have a common goal: to cure it. But the properties and some functions are very different. Of the huge number of them, the following herbs can be noted, which are distinguished by special benefits for the body.

plantain leaf

From childhood, many remember how plantain was applied to wounds and abrasions. But besides this, the plant has a number of other uses. One of them is the treatment of cough (bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis). Plantain has expectorant, enveloping and anti-inflammatory properties. It thins phlegm and soothes itching. Has contraindications!

Linden flowers

Linden color has antiseptic properties, and in the form of a decoction it kills pathogenic bacteria, promotes sputum discharge and raises immunity. In application, the color is unpretentious, it is possible for almost everyone. But it is necessary to collect it only in a strictly allotted time.

Liquorice root

The root treats diseases of the upper respiratory tract, as it is an anti-inflammatory and expectorant.

Chamomile

Chamomile is used for sore throat and cough. Its main functions are antibacterial, soothing and anti-inflammatory. Therefore, the range of application is huge. Decoctions, inhalations, teas and more are made from chamomile.

Sage

Sage treats many diseases: pharyngitis, swelling of the tonsils, tonsillitis, cough. And all because it has many useful properties. It is anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial, and enveloping, and expectorant. Four in one. This makes it stand out from the rest of the herbs. Like chamomile, it is widely used in the treatment.

Ginger root

First of all, ginger root raises immunity, and after an illness it is necessary. It also has warming, expectorant and bacterial properties. It treats chronic lung diseases and soothes coughs.

Elecampane

A strong antibacterial mucolytic agent that treats many diseases.

St. John's wort

An effective enveloping and expectorant agent. On the basis of St. John's wort, many decoctions are made and added to tea. The advantage is the antidepressant property. And if a cough has pissed you off during the day, then St. John's wort will calm both him and you.

Oregano

This beneficial herb will help you sweat and relieve coughing spells. Like St. John's wort, it has a calming effect with an admixture of sleeping pills.

Mint

Compresses and decoctions with mint are very useful and relieve cough in a short time. Not only does it taste good, but it also has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

The most effective recipes for folk remedies

With the help of sorcerer's recipes, people were saved from painful diseases, raised their immunity and ailments bypassed them. There was no variety of medicines on the battlefield, they managed with what nature gives. The result of this is strong and strong people who are able to protect what is dear to them. The heritage of our ancestors was passed on to us through traditional medicine recipes. They have experience and concern for the future. Now we can use them to enrich the body and good health. And it is these cough remedies that are the best.

Pine cone and milk

Rinse the bud thoroughly and dry without cleaning. Pour milk into a saucepan so that the cone is filled and put on the stove. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat for several hours until tender (2 is enough). After cool and add 1 tablespoon of honey. Take 100g every few hours until you get better.

Radish with honey

One of the most popular and simple cough recipes. Grate the black radish and squeeze out the juice, which is then mixed with honey. Drink it before meals and at night, 2 tbsp.

Althea root decoction

Put 2 tablespoons of marshmallow root in boiling water (2 cups) and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from the stove and let it brew for 20 minutes, then strain and add another glass of boiled water. Allow to cool and take 0.5 cup up to 4 times a day after meals.

Lemon with honey and glycerin

Lemon 10 min. cook on low heat. Remove, let cool slightly and cut into halves. Squeeze the juice into a glass and add 2 tablespoons of glycerin with honey.

Garlic

It is a simple and effective way to treat a cough with a cold. Rub the feet with crushed garlic and put on woolen socks. It is desirable to warm up the chest, so the treatment will be more effective.

figs

Helps with sore throat, cough with colds. Boil dry figs in milk 4-5 pcs. by 0.5 st. milk. Drink before bed.

coltsfoot, licorice, plantain

Coltsfoot leaves - 4 parts, plantain leaves - 3 parts, licorice root - 3 parts. Pour 2 cups of boiling water, let it brew for 30 minutes, cool and take 0.5 cups inside.

Beer

Warm up beer (1 bottle) and add 1 tbsp of sugar, mix well and drink 1-2 glasses a day

plantain leaf

Pour a glass of boiling water 1 tsp leaves, insist and strain. Take orally 1 tbsp up to 4 times a day. You can also use the stems and leaves of raspberries (taken at night)

Radish with sugar

Make a deepening in the radish, pour granulated sugar into it. Infuse for 40 minutes and hold until juice appears. Take 3 times a day.

Syrup from berries

Cowberry syrup (viburnum, sea buckthorn) mixed 1:1 with honey is very useful for alleviating dry cough.

Aloe

Aloe - leaf (finely chopped) Honey - 300 g Water - ½ cup Cook over very low heat for 2 hours. Mix, cool and store in a cool place. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.

Eggnog

Grind the egg yolks with sugar until white (the mixture should increase several times). Take on an empty stomach.

Carrot

Mix carrot juice and milk in a ratio of 1:1. Take 5-6 times a day.

oats

If you have a farm, then oats will help you well. Pour it into the saucepan by 2/3, pour milk (two fingers not completely filled) and cover with a lid. Put in the oven with a small heat and add milk as it boils away. When the oats are boiled, take out and let cool. Take 2-3 tablespoons 3 times a day.

Healing plants have not only preventive properties, but also contain vitamins, essential oils, organic acids and other substances that are a source of energy and immunity. And many of the herbs are used for more than just coughs. Their action extends to many diseases.

cough inhalations

Inhalations are the simplest way to treat at home. They contribute to the secretion of sputum with a dry cough. As an example, six of the most useful inhalations will be given.

Essential oils

Many have noticed that after a walk through the coniferous forest, “breathing is easier”. Inhalations with the use of coniferous oils have the same effect, while they are also treated. To enhance the beneficial properties, a couple of drops are added to water with sea water.

Needles

If there are no oils, young branches of spruce or pine buds are steamed and breathe.

Chamomile and sage

All the wonderful properties of chamomile and sage have been described above. Inhalations with them are very effective and simple: boil a little and breathe. Their analogues can serve as calendula and oregano.

Breast fee

Breast collection (No. 4) is also used for inhalation. The herbs included in its composition dilute phlegm and soften dry cough

Potatoes

One of the most used methods is the well-known boiled potato peels (or just potatoes).

Onion

Boiled onions have anti-inflammatory properties

As mentioned above, inhalation should not be done if:

• you have fever;
• you are allergic to any component;
• You have not been to the doctor, and the exact diagnosis is not made.

If you are doing inhalation for the first time, then follow these instructions:

1. Inhalations are not done at high temperature, cool the prepared product and only then perform the procedure.
2. Breathe in front of a pot or bowl, covered with a towel. You don't have to bend over so you don't get burned.
3. Do not inhale after meals. And breathing should be correct: inhale through the mouth, and exhale through the nose.
4. After the procedure, do not smoke and do not go out into cool rooms, go to bed and wrap yourself in a blanket.
5. Up to six inhalations can be done per day (depending on the condition) lasting 10 minutes.

Improvements will be noticeable after just a few treatments. And all because with the help of inhalations, active substances are safely introduced into the lungs (with steam), which contribute to the treatment of the respiratory tract.

Cough drops

Alcohol infusions in ancient times were valued because they could be stored for a long time and did not lose their beneficial properties over time. Alcohol is very quickly absorbed by the body, which enhances the effect of the infusion.

Sagebrush

Wormwood - 20 gr, vodka - ½ liter. Steep wormwood in vodka for at least 24 hours. Take 1 tbsp three times a day.

"Calciumite"

Eggs - 3 pcs, honey - 150 gr, lemon - 5 pcs, cognac - ¾ cup. This remedy is not for quick use, but during pneumonia in the last century, it saved many people from death. Eggs with white shells (fresh only) put in a jar and pour over squeezed lemon juice. Wrap with gauze and put for 6-8 days in a cool dark place (until the shell dissolves). After the honey is heated to a state of fluidity, cool and pour into a jar, then pour in the cognac. Put in the same place and take 1 tsp three times a day after meals. But the infusion deteriorates after 3 weeks!

sugar infusion

Sugar - 150 gr, vodka - 70 ml. Melt sugar until brown, pour in a glass of cold water and stir until smooth. Pour in vodka and let it brew. Drink 1 tbsp per day.

Propolis

To prepare the infusion, propolis must be grated, poured into a dark bottle and poured with wine alcohol (70%). Leave for 10 days in a place without light. Later, take it out and put it in the refrigerator for a day. Take 15 drops of infusion for 1 tablespoon of milk. The taste is unpleasant, but in terms of healing properties it is in the forefront.

orange infusion

Orange peel - 100 gr, vodka - ½ l. Pour vodka over orange peels and seal. Put in a dark place for 2 weeks. Later, strain and consume 1 tbsp.

Berry infusion

For infusion, not only fruits are used, but also berries (sea buckthorn, currants, cranberries, blackberries). For cooking, it is enough to take 1 cup of berries for ½ liter of vodka (for a more pleasant taste, you can add ½ cup of sugar). Leave for 2-4 weeks and the infusion is ready.

Linden blossom

Dried lime blossom - 300 g, honey - 150 g, vodka - ½ l. Stir, cork, put in the sun and keep for 3 weeks. Strain, squeeze and take 1 tbsp.

Herbal infusion

A succession and thyme - 1 tbsp each, dried raspberries and elderberries - 1 tbsp each, coltsfoot and nettle leaves - 1 tbsp each, hyssop grass - 1 tbsp, ginger - 1 tbsp ( chopped), honey - 100 g, cinnamon and cloves - 1 tsp each. Mix the ingredients in ½ liter of vodka and put in a dark place for 20 days. Strain and drink 1 tbsp.

Oregano and wild rose

Oregano - 50 g, rosehip - 200 g, honey - 1 kg, vodka - 1 l. Grind rose hips and boil and boil in ½ liter of water for 10 minutes, remove from the stove and let it brew for 5-6 hours. Boil oregano (separately) in 300 ml of water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and leave for 6 hours. Later strain and squeeze. Combine infusions and add honey with vodka. Carefully move, cool and take.

Honey tincture

Honey (buckwheat, flower, homemade) - 1 tbsp, vodka - 50 ml, lemon - a few drops. Mix in a metal bowl (without lemon juice) and put in a water bath. Heat gently and do not bring to a boil. In the finished product, add lemon juice (to taste a piece of butter) and drink in one gulp. Then go to bed and hide.

horseradish tincture

Vodka - ½ l, horseradish root - 3 pcs, honey (liquid) - 1 tsp, lemon - a few drops. Rinse and clean the roots well. Grate and pour out the resulting juice. Put in a jar and fill with vodka. Insist 3 days in a dark place. After the infusion, strain and add honey with lemon juice. Put it back on for a few days and the product is ready.

Ginger infusion

Ginger - 50 g, honey - 200 g, vodka - 1 l, juniper - a glass. Mix ingredients and pour water over. Infuse for 10 days (shake every 3 days). Strain and take at least 100-150 g per day.

Garlic infusion

Garlic - 1 head, vodka - 150 ml. Chop the garlic and pour over the vodka. Infuse for several hours and take 2 drops 2-3 times a day.

Pepper infusion

Chili pepper - 2 pods, vodka - ½ l, cumin - 1 tbsp. Mix and infuse for a week. Take 1 tsp per cup of tea with sugar.

Cardamom and mint

Peppermint, oregano, thyme - 1 tsp, honey - 3 tbsp, vodka - ½ l. Stir and add cardamom florets. Put for a month in a dark place, tightly closing the lid. Shake once a week. After strain until the sediment of herbs disappears. Add to tea (coffee) 1 tsp.

Folk recipes with vodka have a warming and antibacterial effect. When coughing, this contributes to a speedy recovery and restoration of the body. Do not get carried away! Do not give infusions to children and pregnant women (people with liver diseases, etc.). Be sure to consult with a specialist.

Cough rubs

Rubbing is an effective cough treatment, as is a warming treatment. Some will remember how grandmothers or mothers rubbed them with various ointments or put mustard plasters. In folk medicine, there are different ways of rubbing, and below are the best of them, time-tested.

peppercorn

Pepper tincture is contraindicated for drinking, but rubbing it is an excellent way to treat a cough. Preparation: chop red hot pepper and pour a glass of vodka. Insist 8-10 hours. Better to use before bed. After the procedure, wrap yourself in a blanket and do not open up to sweat well.

Salo

Melt pork fat in a water bath (not higher than 40 degrees). Rub the chest, feet and back. Wear warm socks and a scarf. To do at night, go to bed and only in the morning take off your clothes. It should be repeated several times. You can use ready-made badger, goose, mutton and bear fat.

Honey

Honey heated to body temperature has an immunostimulating effect. Rub with gentle movements on the feet, chest and back. Wear warm clothes and socks. This method is best done during the day, in order to wash off the sweet honey in the evening and go to bed.

Butter

Keep the oil in the room. Rub the soft mass into the same places, covering with polyethylene. Wear warm clothes and socks. This method is also suitable for daytime.

Oils

Oils also have warming properties. It is best to use rosemary, castor (2:1 with turpentine), camphor and caraway.

Propolis

Liquefied propolis is a great remedy. Rub in the same way as honey.

mustard rub

Mix mustard powder with flour (wheat, potato) 1:1, dilute with water to a state of sour cream. Lubricate the fabric (2 layers) and apply to the body for no more than 10-15 minutes (adults, children 5-7 minutes). After the procedure, it is advisable to rub the application sites with a nourishing cream.

Rubbing contributes to increased blood circulation, the formation of sputum and its excretion, and has an antibacterial and immunostimulating effect. Coughing with rubbing will decrease significantly after a couple of applications. But this method of treatment has many contraindications. You should consult a doctor.

The influence of folk remedies on immunity

This is the main difference between pharmacy medicines and folk medicines. Folk remedies are natural immunostimulants that are perceived by our body "as their own." In the liquid state, the active substances are quickly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, and at the same time, a “side effect” that is detrimental to it is not released. Scientists have long studied the effect of herbs and natural products on immunity. You can see this in real life as well. Look at the person who is treated only with pills and at the one who correctly uses the knowledge of traditional medicine. The difference is very noticeable.

What does it mean to use correctly? Firstly, the treatment should be prescribed by a doctor, because a number of drugs have a number of contraindications. And if someone from your environment did not feel bad, then it is not a fact that it will be you. Secondly, the substances contained in some herbs and other remedies are very active. Overdose or misuse can lead to serious problems. And if you are not a specialist in the field of medicine, then it is better to play it safe and go to the doctor, where they will give accurate and correct recommendations.

Thus, protection for your body will be provided, as microelements, vitamins and other useful substances will literally “feed your immunity to its fullest”. And neither winters, nor polluted environment, nor stresses - nothing will break you. A “happy” body will give you energy, and energy mood. No wonder they say that a healthy body is a healthy mind!

Overdose

Many are interested in whether it is possible to “overdrink” decoctions or infusions. Yes, you certainly may! Any remedy should be taken in moderation. In our body there is a "limit" of substances. And all because the processes are interconnected. It is impossible to cook a delicious soup by adding a lot of salt. This is what happens in our body. “Overabundance” must be put somewhere, and if the soup can be poured out, then the substances will not disappear just like that. This causes all sorts of failures in the system. Ranging from minor problems to serious illnesses.

For example, if you drink a large amount of tinctures, then alcohol will be perceived by the liver not at all as a warming agent. For her, he will become a pathogen, and she, as a filter of our body, will get rid of him. One, two, three times. And then, under the constant action of the poison, the liver will not be able to function normally, which will lead to diseases.

With an overdose of some decoctions, especially those containing active substances, there is a general deterioration in the condition - headaches, changes in stool, fatigue and inattention.

Very often, against the background of an overdose of honey, an allergy spills out. Do not ignore it, because an allergic reaction can cause anaphylactic shock, which is fatal. And not only honey. Each organism is individual, and intolerance to any component is individual.

Therefore, you should be very careful when taking certain funds. As Paracelsus (the founder of pharmacology) said: "Everything is a medicine, and everything is a poison."

Decoctions, infusions, tea will help you only if you take care of your health. Cough also occurs due to an unhealthy lifestyle. If you smoke, then it is not surprising that you have a constant "cough". Smoke is a poison, and coughing is a reflex that reacts to dangerous substances. So feel free to quit! Breathing deeply is much more pleasant. Moreover, the lungs are the most important organ, and life is impossible without it. Take better care of your health. Do not self-medicate. If you are worried about coughing for a long time, then this can develop into a chronic disease. And it is much more difficult to cure. There is no cure for all diseases, so take care of yourself. Your health is in your hands!

Hello dear readers. Coughing protects the human body from further spread of infection. If a person did not know how to cough, then the microbes that got into the respiratory tract would multiply at a high rate. It is very important to choose the right cough treatment, otherwise, otherwise, he can “play” a “cruel joke” with you. Our ancestors have long learned to treat cough with folk remedies. Many herbs have healing properties and are very helpful in curing this disease. Before starting treatment with traditional medicine, you need to establish the cause of the cough. What does folk medicine recommend for coughing? Any cough reliever has a mucolytic effect. That is, they thin the sputum and help it leave the bronchi faster.

If phlegm leaves the body faster, then harmful bacteria also leave with it. Inflammation subsides, and the disease slowly recedes.

It is important that if the type of cough is dry, then the use of folk remedies may be ineffective.

This type of cough can occur against the background of allergic reactions, manifestations of bronchial asthma, as well as on the basis of chronic diseases.

Self-medication will not help here, but a competent specialist will prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Folk recipes for the treatment of cough

Medicinal herbs, spices and food - all this is now available to the average person. Therefore, we bring to your attention the best recipes for the treatment of an unpleasant ailment.

1. Anise-based tincture

Pour 1 cup of boiling water into an enamel saucepan. We add about 50 grams of anise seeds there. The resulting mixture must be brought to a boil and reduce the heat to a minimum. Let the mixture simmer for no more than 20 minutes. We turn off the fire. Let the broth cool down.

When it reaches room temperature, we filter it through a fine sieve. In the resulting mixture, put 2 large spoons of liquid honey. The dosage of the drug is 50 grams before eating.

2. Decoction with the addition of anise and dill seeds

Pour a teaspoon of anise and dill seeds into a glass with a volume of 200 milliliters. Fill them with boiling water. After half an hour, when the mixture is infused, filter it. You can use a piece of gauze if there is no sieve.

The dosage is no more than 3 tablespoons at a time. The reception interval is every 30 minutes. To prepare this tincture on water, you can use a thermos, as it retains heat longer.

3. Delicious and healthy spice - turmeric

This useful plant is used not only by housewives in the kitchen, but also used to treat coughs. This spice is sold in any supermarket. To make the medicine, bring 1 cup of milk to a boil.

In this case, first add one teaspoon of spices. The best time to take this hot drink is in the evening. It will help to warm up the body before going to bed. And the beneficial properties of turmeric will have an anti-inflammatory effect.

4. Tea with basil

Basil belongs to a number of natural antibacterial agents. When coughing, basil simplifies the process of breathing, clearing the lungs of phlegm.

Put fresh leaves of the plant in a small thermos. Pour 1 cup of hot water into it. Close the thermos tightly and let the tea brew. You can drink such tea in an incomplete glass after a meal.

5. Cough Figs

Both fresh and dried fruits are suitable. About 5 pieces of figs are placed in a small saucepan. Add half a liter of boiled milk. The pan is cleaned in a warm place, it is possible under a blanket or pillow.

When the drink has cooled and becomes the optimum temperature for use, you can mash the fruits with a fork or crush. The dosage is no more than 5 glasses per day. Before each use, the drink must be warmed up. Very well helps with diseases of the throat, and in particular with tonsillitis. And this drink is also effective for inflammation of the lungs.

6. Honey

Not only tasty, but also a healthy delicacy like honey is truly considered a natural medicine that can be used by both children and adults. Honey has an emollient effect, which helps to relieve the symptoms of a sore throat and soften it.

Also, this product, due to its rich composition, affects the focus of inflammation, thereby reducing coughing attacks. He also showed himself as a mucolytic. Thanks to him, there is a rapid liquefaction of sputum.

Honey can be used as a folk remedy for both wet and dry coughs. Contraindication is allergy to bee products.

Folk remedies for cough - medicines with honey

When coughing, there are a lot of effective, proven and effective recipes that we use ourselves and advise our friends.

1 milk drink with honey

A very healthy and tasty treat for the whole family. If you drink this drink at night, it will help you fall asleep quickly and have a good sleep. In a glass of warm milk, stir 1 large spoonful of honey.

Attention milk should not be too high temperature, otherwise the useful product will lose its medicinal properties. A spoonful of butter will add the greatest healing effect. This will help soothe an irritated throat. For young children, honey should be administered drop by drop and with caution.

2. Black radish with honey

This recipe has proven itself for several generations as the best medicine in the fight against coughs. In addition to the beneficial composition of honey, black radish itself helps the body fight harmful microorganisms and very effectively improves immunity. In addition, such a remedy is approved for use in pregnant women, unless of course there are allergic reactions to the components.

To prepare this miracle cure, you need to choose fruits of medium or large size. The radish is washed well under running warm water. Cut off the top and clean the pulp to the middle, leaving small seals at the edges. Honey is added to the resulting hole and closed with a cut top. When the radish gives the required amount of juice, the medicine is ready for use. Treatment regimen: a small spoonful no more than three times a day.

3. Onion with honey

This remedy has a mucolytic effect, helps to soften the throat and is a good antiseptic. If you have a dry cough, then a mixture of honey and onions is most effective. Half a kilogram of onion is peeled and chopped in a blender.

100 grams of honey, sugar are added to the resulting porridge to soften the taste and pour 1 liter of boiling water. When the remedy is infused for about an hour, it can be consumed.

On the day, this medicine should be used 1 tablespoon every 4 hours.

4. Honey with garlic

Pass 2 cloves of garlic through a press or chop with a knife. Add an equal amount of honey. In order for the product to be easy to use, you need to dissolve it in a glass of water before use. Approximately 1 teaspoon per glass of water. Take three times a day, not on an empty stomach.

5. Honeycombs

This amazing bee product will help with dry cough. To do this, a small piece needs to be chewed for about 15 minutes. The interval between treatments is 1 hour. This will not only relieve a dry cough, but will also help strengthen your teeth and gums.

6. Honey with black pepper

Pour 1 tablespoon of honey into a glass, add a quarter of a teaspoon of seasoning there. Mix everything well.

The finished medicine is taken on a full stomach, by holding a small amount in the mouth until the medicine is completely dissolved.

7. Honey with cinnamon

The method of preparation is the same as with pepper, only you need to take 1 teaspoon of honey, and half of this dosage of cinnamon. Take it the same way.

8. Potion based on honey, yolk and butter

Bring a glass of milk to a boil, add 50 grams of butter to it. Stir the egg yolk and add a pinch of soda to it. Pour the resulting mixture into milk. The finished product is divided into two doses.

9. Tea with ginger and lemon

Grate the ginger root. Put it in a thermos. To it add 2 pinches of cloves, a pinch of cinnamon and 2 slices of fresh lemon. Fill everything with hot water. After half an hour, the tea is ready to drink. You can drink it 5 times a day.

10. Ferula smelly or asafoetida

Despite its unpleasant smell, this spice has proven itself in the treatment of whooping cough and bronchitis. It helps to clear the airways of mucus, has a calming and enveloping effect, which is important for a sore and irritated throat when coughing. A pinch of spice should be dissolved in a small amount of water. Drink this mixture in small sips throughout the day.

11. Tincture with spices

Pour 1 cup of boiling water into a thermos. Add to it 2 pinches of each of the spices, such as anise, fennel, black cumin and coriander. When the resulting tincture is ready, you can take it no more than 4 times a day.

12. Decoction with the addition of tangerine peels

This product, which we usually throw away, contains special substances. They help mucus to leave the bronchi faster. The cooking method is very simple. Pour boiling water over the peel from 3 tangerines. It takes half an hour to infuse this decoction. Next, peels are removed from the mixture. Means is used on 1 glass early in the morning.

13. Pine buds

They effectively fight viruses and bacteria. They reduce inflammation and are an excellent expectorant.

To prepare a healing drink, pine buds can be bought at a pharmacy. About 20 medium-sized buds are taken and poured with boiling water. After infusing for about an hour, the broth is ready for use. The treatment regimen is as follows: 1 tablespoon of the finished broth every 4 hours on an empty stomach.

14. Warm compress with potatoes

The main rule of any compresses is the return and preservation of the thermal effect. Boiled potatoes are an excellent product that keeps heat for a long time.

Rinse the vegetable well and boil, keeping the peel. After cooking, a small amount of vegetable oil is added to it. Next, the hot product is placed in a plastic bag. Close tightly and crush with a pusher until flat.

The package is wrapped in a warm cloth and only then placed on the chest or back of the patient. From above cover with a warm blanket. When the compress has cooled down, it must be removed.

Nature has endowed us with healing herbs and healthy foods. It truly is the best alternative to many drugs.

And folk recipes are so easy to prepare that anyone can use them.

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Cough contributes to the removal of various types of microbes, sputum and foreign bodies from the bronchopulmonary system.

There are a sufficient number of different medications that can fight this type of unconditioned reflex in humans.

And what is the most effective home remedy for coughing for adults? This question is always of interest to patients when visiting a medical institution.

On a note! There is no single universal folk remedy for treatment. It all depends on the reproduction of cough, the age and gender of the patient, his physiological characteristics and the presence of concomitant acute or chronic diseases.

This article contains the most popular folk remedies for coughing for adults at home.

How and how to effectively treat dry cough?

An obsessive non-productive cough, which is popularly called dry, is best treated with warming and inhalation, as well as healing remedies for internal and external use. The most popular home remedy for coughs for adults is an iodine chest screen. This method of treatment is recommended before bedtime. Coypu fat and turpentine in a 1: 1 ratio, another excellent effective remedy that alleviates a person's condition during a dry cough. It is necessary to rub the resulting mixture into the chest until completely dry. Mixed two tablespoons of vegetable fat and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper is an excellent home remedy for dry cough in adults, which can be rubbed not only on the chest, but also on the back and feet.

Healing compresses for cough

One of the varieties of retraction therapy is a therapeutic compress. The essence of the treatment consists in applying a bandage moistened with a medicinal solution to the sore spot, as a result of which the inflammatory processes in the subcutaneous adipose tissue and / or fiber are resolved.

This type of home treatment produces a warming effect, causing blood flow to the inflammatory focus. Consider the most effective warming compresses for dry cough:

• In a proportional ratio of 1:1:1, the following ingredients are taken: alcohol, dry mustard, vegetable fat, and everything is thoroughly mixed. The resulting mixture is rubbed on the chest and back of the patient. Do not rinse until completely dry. The duration of the thermal effect should not exceed 15-20 minutes.
• Natural honey and boiled potatoes. Potatoes boiled in their “uniforms” are mixed with honey in such a way that cakes are formed, which are applied to the chest. You need to keep such a compress until it cools completely, placing a cellophane film or wax paper on the body.
• Soak 4-6 layers of gauze with camphor oil and apply to the chest of a coughing person. It is recommended to keep such a warming compress all night. In the morning, relief will be felt, an expectorant effect will appear, and the general well-being of the patient will improve significantly.

Treatment of dry cough with food and herbs

During the inflammatory process, one should not forget about a balanced and healthy diet. It is necessary to include in your diet a large number of foods containing vitamins and minerals. These useful trace elements will help strengthen the immune system, which is very important for a weakened body. What does traditional medicine recommend:

• Freshly squeezed apple, orange or lemon juice is very useful for any colds, including those accompanied by a cough reflex.
• Mashed potatoes with butter and boiled milk will help relieve bronchial spasm.
• An excellent remedy for dry cough is grated raw radish seasoned with vegetable oil.
• Expectorant action has grape juice with honey. However, this remedy is not recommended for people with chronic gastrointestinal problems.
• A very useful food during the inflammatory cough reflex is oatmeal, which has unique natural properties.

Important! Plentiful warm drink is a prerequisite for recovery.

Hot milk with the addition of alkaline mineral water and honey has a softening effect on the bronchial tree.

Other folk remedies expectorant action:

• With pneumonia and an old dry cough, a decoction of a herbaceous plant coltsfoot is very effective. A few tablespoons of dry grass are poured into a glass of boiling water and after infusion for 1-1.5 hours, the drug is ready for use. The course of treatment is designed for 5-7 days, 30 ml three times a day before meals. To enhance the therapeutic effect, you can add oregano and / or medicinal chamomile.
• Herbal collection of birch bark, wild rosemary, nettle and oregano is brewed in a thermos. Take two tablespoons every 2-3 hours during the day. The goal of treatment is to achieve an expectorant action in the respiratory tract.
• A tablespoon of cabbage juice, which is taken 4-5 times a day, will help alleviate the patient's condition.
• An excellent cough remedy for adults at home is a decoction of viburnum. The medicinal fruits of the plant are brewed like regular tea.

ginger root

Among the variety of natural medicinal components, ginger root occupies a special place. This plant is considered one of the best traditional medicines for treating cough in adults and very young children. The beneficial properties of the herbaceous plant were known even to the ancient Chinese healers, who appreciated the versatility of the healing potion. Decoctions and infusions from the root of the plant are an excellent antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent that helps to cure any respiratory infections of the respiratory tract. In addition, ginger helps to improve the blood supply to the bronchopulmonary system and normalize the metabolic functions of the body as a whole. The many health benefits of ginger include:

• high concentration of essential content: citral, camphine, cineole and so on;
• mineral components: zinc, calcium salt, iron, phosphorus, potassium and others;
• unique vitamin composition: A, B1, B2, C, D.

Naturally, to call the root of the plant a panacea for all ailments would be a great exaggeration, however, the range of effects on the body is quite wide. Ginger helps not only with colds and coughs, but is also used in the treatment of sciatica, diseases of the digestive system, hemorrhoids. The best folk recipes for coughing with ginger root:

• With a dry cough, it is very effective to take ginger juice with lemon and honey.
• Wet (productive) cough is treated with milk with the addition of ¾ teaspoon of dried ginger root.
• Ginger-based cough jam will have a warming effect. A tablespoon of plant juice and half a glass of sugar are taken in a glass of water. Such a liquid base is brought to a boil and boiled down to a thick syrup. Nutmeg and sage will complement the healing properties of the prepared medicine that children can drink.
• Crushed ginger root can be used to make an oil for external use.

There are no known contraindications for ginger medicines. However, an allergic reaction to this plant cannot be ruled out.

A dry, obsessive cough brings severe discomfort, interfering with normal sleep, eating, and creates psychological inconvenience. There are many ways to treat an annoying disease. Folk remedies for dry cough will have the mildest and most effective effect on a sore throat.

How to identify dry cough

Cough is not an independent disease, it is a sign of some diseases. The main characteristic of a dry cough is that sputum is not coughed up, or is excreted in a meager amount. An accompanying symptom is a sore throat. Dry, agonizing cough causes pain, and sometimes even comes to vomiting.

Causes of dry cough:

• Cold, flu or SARS. Often there is an increase in temperature at the same time. In the normal course of the disease, after a while the cough turns into a wet form, sputum is produced;
• Laryngitis. Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx, the throat with laryngitis is pronounced red. The disease begins with an itching sensation in the throat;
• Tracheitis. An agonizing, exhausting cough. Inflammation of the mucosa of the pulmonary trachea;
• Contact with caustic chemicals. Household and other chemicals cause irritation of the respiratory tract;
• Pleurisy. Pain in side when coughing. Needs urgent help!
• Pneumonia. Pneumonia. Occurs in the absence of treatment of the above diseases;
• Smoker's bronchitis. With the help of coughing, the body tries to clear the airways from particles of tar and smoke entering the lungs;
• Allergy. Cough is the main manifestation of an allergic reaction. May be accompanied by tearing and runny nose.

According to the duration of the course, dry cough can be divided into three types:

1. Acute (up to 3 weeks)
2. Protracted (3 weeks - 2 months)
3. Chronic (more than 2 months)

In no case should you ignore a dry cough. Against its background, swelling of the vocal cords may develop and, as a consequence, asphyxia (suffocation).

Alternative treatment

Each disease, accompanied by a dry cough, requires the attention of a doctor. But, for the rapid removal of symptoms, or in the absence of the necessary medicines, you can use folk remedies. They are based on the use of simple, affordable components, often found in the home. The advantage is that traditional medicine has been tested for decades and really has an effect. Folk remedies are absolutely safe, many of them can be used from an early age.

Among the folk remedies for the treatment of dry cough: healing decoctions, inhalations, compresses, rubbing, useful syrups, ointments, drinks. Let's look at some of them

Healing decoctions

The use of herbal decoctions inside will help to alleviate the symptoms. Some plants need to be careful. They can be strong allergens and are contraindicated in people suffering from bronchial asthma and prone to allergies. Help in the treatment of dry cough will provide:

• coltsfoot
• licorice
• chamomile
• thyme
• St. John's wort
• plantain
• oregano
• calendula

Linden decoction.

Take one tablespoon of dried linden leaves and pour into water (250 ml). The mixture must be boiled, allowed to cool and brew for 15 minutes, strain. Take a decoction of 2-3 sips every hour all day. Small portions of the decoction effectively affect the respiratory system. Within a few hours after the start of administration, symptoms are relieved.

Tip: As a prophylactic for soothing your throat, make it a habit to add some linden leaves to your tea. In addition to benefits, it diversifies the usual taste sensations.

Decoction with thyme.

For the production of sputum in the people, the medicinal herb thyme is often used. It's easy to prepare: pour 10 grams of grass with a glass of boiling water and cover with a lid. After 15 minutes, the healing broth is ready! It should be drunk three times a day, before meals. One tablespoon per reception will be enough.

Breast collection.

A mixture of different herbs will increase immunity, helping the body cope with the disease, soften a sore throat and literally make a dry cough turn into a wet one. Breast collection can be found in a pharmacy, but it is much more useful to prepare it yourself. The Russian people believe: everything that is created by one's own hands has a special energy and keeps a piece of the creator's soul!

We offer this recipe: mix chamomile, dried rose hips, plantain. One tablespoon of each plant. Rosehip must first be crushed. Pour the resulting dry mixture with water (1 liter), let it boil, then reduce the flame and keep the mixture on fire for another 12 minutes. After boiling, strain the mixture, add sugar to taste. You can add honey, but first you need to cool the broth well. During the day, take a few sips every 2-3 hours.

Inhalations

This method helps the smallest particles of medicinal substances to enter the respiratory tract in the form of vapor. Inhalation moisturizes the irritated throat and ensures the flow of nutrients directly to the focus of the disease, without exerting a general effect on the body. The procedure helps to thin the mucus and suppress paroxysmal cough. The airways are cleared after just a few applications.

• An excellent effect is provided by inhalations with saline, mineral water or with the addition of soda. Alkaline vapors reduce the viscosity of sputum. Pour mineral water or mortar into hot water and breathe until the mixture cools down. Follow the proportions 1:1. To carry out inhalation with the addition of soda, dissolve half a teaspoon in 250 ml of hot water.
• Essential oils have many miraculous properties. Prepare a kettle of hot water, drop a few drops of any coniferous or eucalyptus oil into it. Vapors should be inhaled for about 5 minutes.
• It is useful to mix healing decoctions of herbs with hot water in equal amounts and breathe in beneficial vapors for no more than 10 minutes.
• The old, favorite recipe is indispensable - inhalations with boiled potatoes. Boil a few potatoes in a saucepan, peeled or in their skins. Bend over the pot, cover your head with a towel, and breathe. The procedure time is not strictly limited. For an extra antiseptic effect, add garlic cloves or onions to potatoes.

Warming ointments (compresses, rubbing)

The main advantage of these methods is the absence of contraindications. Active substances practically do not enter the bloodstream and are not absorbed through the digestive tract, and therefore do not have a systemic effect on the body. These treatments are suitable even for young children. In addition, the methods are very economical and affordable.

Recipe for warming ointment.

Mix a tablespoon of honey, alcohol and interior pork fat and rub the resulting ointment on the chest, feet of the patient and back. After rubbing, put warm socks and a cotton sweater on the patient. The procedure is carried out before going to bed.

Honey cake.

For those who are intolerant of sticky, greasy ointments, this recipe is perfect. Honey, vegetable oil, flour are mixed in equal amounts, forming a cake. Apply as a compress, laying polyethylene and gauze on top of the cake. Fix and leave overnight. After several nights, the cough recedes without really starting.

Potato compress.

Works great for severe dry coughs. Mash freshly boiled potatoes in their skins. Lay on gauze, to the middle of the fabric, and cover with a free edge on top. Put a layer of polyethylene and insulation on top. Fix the bandage and hold until the potato begins to cool. The effect will appear after the first procedure!

Compress with vodka.

A simple and warm compress. Heat vodka to 40 degrees, moisten gauze with it, squeeze it out. Apply to skin and cover with cling film. Warm up on top.

Attention: do not leave a compress of vodka on the skin for more than four hours! This can cause a burn!

Cabbage leaf compress.

Perhaps the most affordable and easy. The result is noticeable after 3 applications. Proceed as follows:

• Choose the juiciest leaf
• Roll it out with a rolling pin
• Spread with honey
• Place the sticky side against the chest, avoiding the heart area
• Cover with polyethylene
• Warm with fabric on top
• Fix
• Leave for the night

Simple folk recipes.

Do not forget about other, very affordable and popular folk remedies in the fight against a painful cough.

1. Milk and honey. Heat milk to 50 degrees, add a spoonful of honey, butter and drink a delicious remedy before going to bed.
2. Radish with honey. Make a small indentation in the center of the root with a knife. Put a couple of tablespoons of honey in there. The radish will release juice, and a healing sweet syrup will form in the hole. It is drunk up to 10 times a day and it is liked by young patients
3. Raspberry jam. Viburnum jam is also suitable. In combination with warm tea, it softens the throat and helps to strengthen the body in general.

Carrying out a complex of treatment, drink plenty of fluids and regularly humidify the air in the room. This will help moisturize the mucous membranes and help sputum discharge.

Traditional medicine is safe and proven. Various means will quickly alleviate dry cough without significant cash outlay. Try adding several folk remedies to the treatment complex - this will strengthen the body's defenses and allow you to recover faster. Find your favorite folk recipes that are most effective for you and don't let illness take your health into your own hands!