How to Use Garlic to Treat Coughs
Things You'll Need
- Fresh, whole garlic
- Garlic supplements
Instructions
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Treat Mild-to-Severe Coughs With Garlic Supplements and Teas
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Use garlic to prevent coughs altogether. By taking advantage of the immune system boosting properties in garlic, you might be able to avoid coming down with a cold completely.
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Consume raw garlic on a regular basis if you can. This will provide you with maximum health benefits.
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Take a garlic supplement as part of your daily health regiment. Many people use a combination of supplements with vitamin C, echinacea, lysine and garlic in order to keep the immune system functioning at maximum capacity.
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Use garlic to treat coughs and sore throats when they appear. Coughs caused by irritation in the lining of the esophagus can be effectively treated with a garlic-based tea drink that soothes the pain and reduces inflammation.
Make a Garlic-Based Tea to Soothe a Cough
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Boil water as you would to make any tea.
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Chop or mince the garlic so that is very fine.
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Add the minced garlic to the hot water. Allow the garlic to steep for several minutes so you can get a good, strong brew.
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Strain out the minced garlic and allow the tea to cool for several minutes. You can drink it hot, but it is best when served lukewarm.
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Enjoy the soothing feeling as you drink the garlic tea. Its effects can be noticed right away. Unlike over-the-counter throat lozenges that simply numb the throat, your garlic tea will actually reduce the tissue inflammation. The severity and duration of your symptoms may be drastically decreased.
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