How to Consume Mint Leaf Juice to Cure a Chronic Cough

As one of the most commonly treated symptoms, chronic cough can have a negative impact on your life. The most likely causes are asthma, allergies, postnasal drip and acid reflux. It's not uncommon for a cough like this to last up to seven weeks -- even if you're being treated by a doctor -- in which case a home remedy of mint leaf juice can help.

Things You'll Need

• Mint leaf juice or mint leaves
• Water
• Saucepan
• Towel
• Tea bag
• Honey
• Salt

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix 1 cup of mint leaf juice with 1 cup of water and drink three times a day. It can be consumed hot, cold or room temperature, according to your preference.

• 2

  Combine 1 cup of mint leaf juice with 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil on the stove, then turn off the stove. Bend over the stove with your face directly over the saucepan, close enough that you can inhale the vapors, but not so close that you will be burned from the steam. Place a towel over your head to keep the vapors enclosed. Repeat three times a day for about 10 minutes or until the steam dissipates.

• 3

  Boil 1 cup of water with approximately 10 mint leaves on a slow simmer for five minutes. Add a tea bag if desired and steep for three additional minutes. Remove the tea bag, add honey and a pinch of salt.