Natural remedies are touted as the best ways to handle cough, be it dry, unproductive cough or, cough that brings up phlegm. Most people either disregard a cough or take an over-the-counter cough syrup. The downside is that it most likely contains sedatives and other chemicals.
When coughing persists for more than a week, though, it requires prompt medical attention. A doctor will be able to prescribe the proper treatment depending on the cause of your cough. If it turns out you have allergic rhinitis, you may be prescribed with an antihistamine. You can follow your doctor’s orders, and still get cough relief from natural cures like teas with antitussive herbs that can promote normal bronchial secretion.
If you have wheezing cough, you may continue to take the allergy medication prescribed by your doctor, and drink lots of water and herbal teas during the day. Some herbal teas may be spicy, pungent, or have a bittersweet taste you’re not used to, but they’re good for you and can treat your cough. Herbal teas – with their healing enzymes which are released when the tea leaves are steeped in hot water — have alleviated numerous medical conditions for thousands of years. Chinese people have long held the belief that tea can draw out bad toxins from the body that trigger ailments. Herbal tea can treat dry cough and offer tremendous relief.
Cough with wheezing will also be alleviated by chewing garlic cloves until symptoms subside. Or drink some garlic juice along with other vegetable juices. You may also get rid of irritating cough through garlic cough syrup. Place a handful of garlic cloves covered with honey in a jar. Cover and refrigerate, letting it stand for 24 hours. Take a tablespoon each time you feel a coughing spell coming on.
For dry cough relief, drink a tonic consisting of a teaspoon of turmeric powder in warm water. Turmeric’s therapeutic, anti-bacterial properties can dispel bacteria from the throat, thereby offering immense relief. While taking any of these herbal remedies, it’s best to stop consuming dairy products like milk and to stop the smoking habit.