In the fall and spring, the number of people catching colds increases significantly. This is not surprising, since the weather is unstable during these seasons. One of the first symptoms of ARI or ARVI is a cough. When he begins to annoy, it becomes necessary to find a way to eliminate him. Of course, you want it to be both effective and safe.
We are treated with honey
Almost all drugs that can be bought at the pharmacy have side effects. Moreover, there can be no question of a pleasant taste. What to do? There is an exit! And it consists in self-prepared potions from various products. Such medicines are not only tasty, but also very useful. It turns out that you can be treated with pleasure.
For the most enjoyable and effective cough recipes, the following products are commonly used:
- honey;
- milk;
- cocoa;
- banana;
Natural honey is an irreplaceable cough suppressant. It helps to eliminate this unpleasant cold symptom in the shortest possible time. It can be used by both adults and children. The latter will only be happy with such a sweet treatment. After all, not a single pharmacy syrup can compare with a fragrant, tasty and, most importantly, natural medicine.
Honey diluted in milk makes it easier to cough up phlegm. The recipe is extremely simple. To prepare this simple medicine, you will need to dilute a teaspoon of honey in a glass of non-hot milk. If the cough is accompanied by persistent sore throat or even a sore throat, you need to add a small slice of butter to the drug. It will relieve you of this discomfort.
Milk relieves cough
Cough is the main symptom of bronchitis. Even when there is a full recovery, it can persist for a while. Back in the last century, heated milk with various additives was used to cure this disease. It is primarily characterized by a softening property. Thanks to it, irritation in the throat is reduced.
An excellent cough remedy is butter and milk. His recipe is short and clear: in 1 standard glass of this product you need to put 50 g of fresh butter. Cocoa butter, which can be bought at the pharmacy, works well in this case. This drug will reduce unpleasant sore throat and reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process. It is recommended to take this medication before going to bed, as it has a mild sedative effect.
Healing chocolate drink
This natural remedy has a dual action:
- quickly heals the damaged mucous membrane of the throat;
- actively helps to remove phlegm from the bronchi, providing an expectorant effect.
The components of this drink envelop the tissues affected by inflammation. In addition, they significantly reduce soreness. Due to its antiviral properties, this drink will be useful not only for medicinal purposes, but also as a prophylactic agent.
Treating dry coughs with chocolate tree bean powder and honey is often successful. So, the recipe consists of the following ingredients:
- chocolate powder - 1 teaspoon;
- honey - 1 teaspoon;
- butter - a small slice.
Some people recommend adding a couple of teaspoons of vodka to this shake to speed up the result. However, if this drug is intended for children, any alcohol is contraindicated. The finished drink should be taken 1 teaspoon three times a day about 15 minutes before the start of the meal.
Banana recipes
Banana has many beneficial properties, thanks to which you can strengthen the body during illness. It gives energy, improves the functioning of the heart muscle and has a calming effect on the nervous system. However, we are interested in it primarily as a remedy for the treatment of cough. This southern fruit fights infections affecting the upper respiratory tract as well as uncomfortable sore throat.
Recipe 1. To make a medicine, you need to peel 2 bananas, chop them, put them in a blender and puree. Add a standard glass of warmed milk to the resulting banana puree. Mix thoroughly and cool to room temperature. Then put honey (1 teaspoon). Single adult dosage is 2 heaping tablespoons.
Recipe 2. The simplest way to make a cough drink. You will need to peel a ripe banana and mash it with a fork (for convenience, you can use a blender). Then pour the banana puree with hot water (0.5 cups) and bring the mixture to a boil. Please note that you need to stir constantly. When the first bubbles appear in a bowl with a banana, turn off the fire. Take the medicine warm daily for 5 days.
Recipe 3. One of the most effective cough remedies is a banana in milk. As in the previous recipe, take a medium-sized ripe banana and puree it. In the resulting gruel, you need to add boiled milk (0.5 cups), as well as powdered sugar and butter - a teaspoon of each ingredient. Then beat the mixture thoroughly until all components are completely dissolved. This healing drink is good because it helps to fight the manifestations of not only bronchitis, but also laryngitis.
Let's summarize
It is extremely important to remember that it is necessary to start treatment with any of the methods given in the article at the first signs of the disease. As soon as a slight coughing appears, you need to take action immediately.
If you wait for the disease to play out with might and main, time for traditional medicine methods will be lost. In this case, you will have to resort to the help of the pharmacy "heavy artillery".
When a cough bothers you for a long time, you can not hesitate to visit a doctor. Thus, it will be possible to find out the specific cause of the ailment and effectively treat the detected ailment.
