How to Suppress a Cough Naturally
Things You'll Need
- 1 tsp. Honey
- 1 Lemon
- Water
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp. Dried peppermint leaves
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Baking soda
- 1 oz. Dried thyme leaves
- Saucepan
Instructions
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Squeeze the lemon. Mix 1 tbsp. of its juice with 1 tsp. honey in 1/4 cup water. Drink twice daily.
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Cut the lemon into 4 pieces. Season with salt and pepper; suck when needed.
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Prepare a brew of peppermint tea. Infuse 1 tsp. peppermint leaves in a cup of hot water. Allow to brew for five minutes. Drink as often as required.
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Prepare a saline solution. Dissolve 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. baking soda in 1 pt. water. Take a small mouthful of the solution and gargle. This will help to relieve inflammation in the throat and dry mucus secretions that can cause coughing.
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Place 1 oz. thyme leaves and 1 qt. water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink three or four cups daily.
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Drink lots of fresh, cold water. Instead of coughing, try taking small sips of water. This will help to reduce irritation and inflammation of the throat and also have a soothing effect.
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